Assistant United States Attorney

Executive Office for U.S. Attorneys and the Office of the U.S. Attorneys • Dallas, TX

7d • Onsite

About The Position

The Assistant United States Attorney (AUSA) will serve in the Criminal Division of the Dallas office. The position involves investigating and prosecuting federal criminal matters, including terrorism, public corruption, gang and violent crime, drug distribution conspiracies, Internet-related crimes, and other criminal acts. Responsibilities increase in scope and complexity as training and experience progress.

The position is located in Dallas, Texas. AUSAs generally must reside in the district to which they are appointed or within 25 miles of it. The role requires 1–5 nights of travel per month. Initial appointment is conditioned on satisfactory preemployment adjudication, including fingerprint, credit and tax checks, and drug testing; continued employment is subject to a favorable background investigation. Relocation expenses are not authorized, although a recruitment incentive may be considered based on qualifications.

Salary is administratively determined, in part, by years of professional attorney experience. The stated basic-pay range is $83,435 to $195,769, including 27.26% locality pay. A career with the U.S. government provides access to a comprehensive benefits package; specific eligibility depends on position type.

Requirements

• J.D. degree.
• At least 1 year of post-J.D. legal or other relevant experience.
• Active membership in the bar of any U.S. jurisdiction.
• U.S. citizenship is required; U.S. citizen or national requirement is also stated.
• Reside in the district of appointment or within 25 miles thereof.
• Register for Selective Service if applicable.
• Satisfactorily complete preemployment adjudication, including fingerprint, credit and tax checks, and drug testing; continued employment requires a favorable background investigation.

Nice To Haves

• Superior oral and written communication skills and strong interpersonal skills.
• Quick analytical ability and ability to accurately and precisely articulate critical case issues.
• Strong functional skills, independent problem-solving ability, reliability, and a supportive, collaborative approach, including willingness to share credit and contribute ideas.
• Excellent computer literacy, including automated Internet research, electronic court filing, email, and word-processing systems.
• Ability to perform independent legal research and writing and prepare routine correspondence and pleadings with substantial self-sufficiency.

Responsibilities

• Investigate and prosecute federal criminal matters, including terrorism, public corruption, gang and violent crime, drug distribution conspiracies, Internet-related crimes, and other criminal acts.
• Conduct legal research and writing and prepare day-to-day correspondence and pleadings.
• Travel 1–5 nights per month.

Benefits

• Comprehensive federal employee benefits package for eligible employees and their families.
• A recruitment incentive may be considered based on qualifications.

What This Job Offers

• Job Type: Full-time
• Career Level: Entry Level
• Education Level: Ph.D. or professional degree