Criminal Assistant United States Attorney

Full Job Description

If you are looking for an exciting and challenging career in public service, this is the position for you! The U.S.

Attorney's Office, Eastern District of Texas, is hiring a criminal prosecutors to work on investigations and prosecutions relating to immigration, drug trafficking, and human trafficking.

There are two positions that will be located in one or more of the following locations: Beaumont, Plano, Sherman, or Tyler, TX. Additional positions may be filled using this announcement.

Required Qualifications: Applicants must possess a J.D. Degree (or equivalent), be an active member in good standing of the bar (any U.S. jurisdiction) and have at least one-year post-J.D.

(or equivalent) legal or other relevant experience. A minimum of 3-years post-J.D. (or equivalent) legal or other relevant experience is required. United States citizenship is required.

Preferred Qualifications: Hiring preference will be given to applicants with prior felony trial experience and those who have demonstrated the ability to prosecute from the initial investigative stage through trial.

Applicants must demonstrate a quick analytical ability to accurately and precisely articulate the critical issues in a case.

Applicants must demonstrate superior oral and writing skills, as well as strong research and interpersonal skills, and good judgment.

Applicants must possess excellent communication and courtroom skills and exhibit the ability to work in a supportive and professional manner with other attorneys, support staff, and client agencies.

You must meet all qualification requirements upon the closing date of this announcement. Major Duties:

The United States Attorney's Office for the Eastern District of Texas is seeking applications from experienced and motivated attorneys for a position as an Assistant U.S.

Attorney in the Criminal Division.

Attorneys in the Criminal Division are responsible for the prosecution of a variety of crimes under federal law including illegal immigration, alien smuggling, illegal trafficking of dangerous drugs and human beings; firearms violations, terrorism, violent crime, and white collar crime, National Security and other criminal acts.

The selected attorney will handle all aspects of investigations and cases, including gathering evidence, taking testimony, writing briefs, and appearing in court at hearings and trials.

Duties that may be performed include, but are not limited to: Partnering with federal, state, and local law enforcement to manage criminal investigations and prosecutions brought in the federal courts in the Eastern District of Texas.

Advising federal agents on questions of law and Departmental policy. Recommending charging decisions and proposing dispositions with regard to assigned cases.

Researching and drafting all legal pleadings and being prepared to try cases in federal court. Investigating and pursuing asset forfeiture related to prosecutions.

Overseeing and coordinating the preparation of litigation assignments for legal support staff. Security Requirements: Initial appointment is conditioned upon a satisfactory preemployment adjudication.

This includes fingerprint, credit, tax checks, and drug testing. In addition, continued employment is subject to a favorable adjudication of a background investigation.

Residency Requirements: Assistant United States Attorneys generally must reside in the district to which he or she is appointed or within 25 miles thereof. See 28 U.S.C.

545 for district-specific information.

Selective Service: If you are a male applicant born after December 31, 1959, you must certify that you have registered with the Selective Service System, or are exempt from having to do so under the Selective Service Law.

See www.sss.gov. Responsibilities will increase and assignments will become more complex as your training and experience progress.