Junior Federal Prosecutor: Immigration & Organized Crime

United States Attorneys' Offices; Del Rio (TX); On-site; USD 77,000 - 197,000; Full time

Job summary

United States Attorneys' Offices in the district seeks entry-level Assistant United States Attorneys to prosecute federal crimes, with emphasis on immigration and organized crime. The role requires a J.D. and active bar admission by the start date, U.S.

citizenship, and residency in the district or within 25 miles. Training will increase case complexity over time. The position offers responsibilities across investigative planning, litigation, and courtroom proceedings, with competitive federal

Qualifications

• ENTRY-LEVEL POSITION FOR RECENT GRADUATES.
• Must have graduated with a J.D. degree from an accredited law school within the last 8 months OR be scheduled to graduate from an accredited law school on or before June 1, 2027.
• Class rank required within top 1/3 of law school class.
• If not already licensed, must have taken a state bar exam and be awaiting results or take within eight months of law school graduation.
• United States citizenship is required.
• Applicants must possess a J.D. degree and be an active member of the bar by their entry on duty date.

Responsibilities

• Assist federal law enforcement agents in structuring and implementing criminal investigative plans and strategies.
• Litigate cases of varying degrees of complexity from start to finish.
• Prosecute a wide variety of federal crimes with focus on immigration and other major offenses.

Education

J.D. degree or equivalent

Job description

United States Attorneys' Offices in the district seeks entry-level Assistant United States Attorneys to prosecute federal crimes, with emphasis on immigration and organized crime. The role requires a J.D. and active bar admission by the start date, U.S.

citizenship, and residency in the district or within 25 miles. Training will increase case complexity over time. The position offers responsibilities across investigative planning, litigation, and courtroom proceedings, with competitive federal