Assistant United States Attorney (Criminal)

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

14h•Onsite

About The Position

The Criminal Division prosecutes a wide range of federal criminal matters. The Assistant United States Attorney hired for this position will primarily prosecute drug trafficking and criminal immigration offenses and may handle other types of cases as needed. The role is located in Plano, Texas, and involves work on criminal investigations and prosecutions in the federal courts in the Eastern District of Texas. Responsibilities may grow in complexity as training and experience progress. Occasional travel may be expected. The position requires a J.D. degree or equivalent and active membership in good standing of the bar of any U.S. jurisdiction. Applicants must be U.S. citizens and generally must reside in the district of appointment or within 25 miles. Appointment is contingent on satisfactory preemployment adjudication, including fingerprint, credit, tax, and drug checks; continued employment is subject to a favorable background investigation. The position is announced at AD 0905-21/29 depending on years of experience. Pay is administratively determined based in part on professional attorney experience. The stated Plano salary range is $83,435 to $188,602, including 27.26% locality pay. The Department of Justice benefits package includes paid vacation, sick leave, holidays, telework, life insurance, health benefits, and participation in the Federal Employees Retirement System. Relocation and recruitment incentives may be authorized.

Requirements

J.D. degree or equivalent.
Active membership in good standing of the bar of any U.S. jurisdiction.
U.S. citizenship.
Residency in the district of appointment or within 25 miles thereof.
Register for Selective Service if applicable.
Satisfactory preemployment adjudication, including fingerprint, credit, tax, and drug checks; continued employment requires favorable adjudication of a background investigation.
Meet all qualification requirements by the closing date of the announcement.

Nice To Haves

Prior felony trial experience.
Demonstrated ability to prosecute cases from the initial investigative stage through trial.
Quick analytical ability to accurately and precisely articulate critical issues in a case.
Superior oral and writing skills, strong research and interpersonal skills, and good judgment.
Excellent communication and courtroom skills.
Ability to work supportively and professionally with other attorneys, support staff, and client agencies.

Responsibilities

Partner with federal, state, and local law enforcement to manage criminal investigations and prosecutions in federal courts in the Eastern District of Texas.
Advise federal agents on questions of law and Departmental policy.
Recommend charging decisions and propose dispositions for assigned cases.
Research and draft legal pleadings and prepare to try cases in federal court.
Investigate and pursue asset forfeiture related to prosecutions.
Oversee and coordinate preparation of litigation assignments for legal support staff.
Primarily prosecute drug trafficking and criminal immigration offenses, and handle other types of cases as needed.