Us DOJ Jobs – Assistant United States Attorney

Job Description:

The U.S. Attorney’s Office, Southern District of Texas is among the busiest and largest in the nation, spanning 43 counties and 44,000 square miles and representing 8.3 million people from the Houston area to the Mexico border.

Job Responsibilities:

• The U.S. Attorney’s Office is currently seeking to fill Assistant United States Attorney (AUSA) positions in the Criminal Division in the following south Texas location: Houston. Our Criminal Division AUSAs are responsible for prosecuting a variety of violations and enforcing federal laws related to organized crime, financial litigation, immigration, drugs, firearms, public corruption, asset forfeiture, and white collar crime.
• As needed, additional positions may be filled using this announcement.
• Responsibilities will increase and assignments will become more complex as your training and experience progress.

Job Requirements:

• You must be a United States Citizen or National.
• Background Investigation, credit and tax checks, and drug test required.
• You must be registered for Selective Service, if applicable.
• J.D. degree and active member of the bar (any U.S. jurisdiction) required.

Qualification & Experience:

• Strong academic credentials, superior legal research and writing skills, quick analytical ability to accurately and precisely articulate critical case-related issues, high-volume courtroom experience, outstanding organizational, time management, and interpersonal skills, the ability to work in a supportive and professional team environment with other AUSAs, support staff, and investigative agencies, and a demonstrated commitment to professionalism, ethics, civility, and public service.
• Courtroom experience, including first-chair jury trials, is preferred. Successful candidates will be computer proficient, capable of doing their own legal research and writing, and self-sufficient in preparing day-to-day correspondence and pleadings. Relevant favorable experience includes investigating and prosecuting or defending criminal offenses. Expertise in grand jury practice is also desirable, as is experience with investigative and prosecution techniques.
• United States citizenship is required.
• You must meet all qualification requirements upon the closing date of this announcement.

Job Details:

Company: U.S. Department of Justice

Vacancy Type:  Full Time

Job Location: New York, NY, US

Application Deadline: N/A

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