Legal Assistant (Immigration)

Executive Office for U.S. Attorneys and the Office of the U.S. Attorneys; Tucson (AZ); On-site; USD 57,000 - 74,000; Full time

Job summary

The Executive Office for U.S. Attorneys and the Office of the U.S. Attorneys in Tucson, AZ, seeks a senior legal assistant to support AUSAs with a variety of legal and office tasks.

You will provide expert guidance on immigration investigations and prosecutions, train support staff, and maintain up-to-date knowledge of applicable laws and regulations. Your duties include drafting complex legal documents and providing direct legal support, with increasing responsibilities as you gain experience.

Qualifications

• Education may not be substituted for specialized experience.

Responsibilities

• Supports Assistant United States Attorneys (AUSAs) by providing legal assistance and office support services.
• Gives expert advice on complex immigration investigations and prosecutions; trains and guides other support staff; stays current on regulations related to illegal reentry and human trafficking.

Job description

• Hiring Agency: Executive Office for U.S. Attorneys and the Office of the U.S. Attorneys

For more information on the Department of Justice and the United States Attorneys' Offices, visit http://www.justice.gov/usao/.

Key Responsibilities

As a senior assistant, you will support Assistant United States Attorneys (AUSAs) by providing a variety of legal assistance and office support services. Duties include: - Provides expert advice on complex immigration investigations and prosecutions. - Serves as a legal assistance subject matter expert and provides training and guidance to other support staff. - Maintains current knowledge of regulations, laws applicable to illegal reentry and human trafficking.

- Provides a variety of direct legal support to one or more AUSAs. - Prepares a wide variety of legal documents, many of which are voluminous and complex in format. Responsibilities will increase and assignments will become more complex as your training and experience progress.

Requirements & Education

Education may not be substituted for specialized experience at this series/grade level.

Which agency is hiring for this position?

This position is with Executive Office for U.S. Attorneys and the Office of the U.S. Attorneys, Department of Justice.

What is the salary for this position?

The posted pay range is $56942 – $74022/yr.

What is the application deadline?

Applications close on 2026-10-15.

Who is eligible to apply?

This position is open under the 'Fed Internal Search' hiring path.

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Source: USAJOBS.gov — U.S. Federal Government