Assistant United States Attorney (Cyber & Complex Fraud)

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

4d • Onsite

About The Position

The United States Attorney’s Office for the Northern District of Texas is seeking an experienced attorney to serve in the Fraud Section, with a specialized focus on cyber-enabled fraud and technologically sophisticated financial schemes. Based in Dallas, Texas, the position investigates and prosecutes complex matters involving digital tools, online platforms, and emerging financial technologies. The district serves more than 8 million residents and employs approximately 100 prosecutors, with a significant volume of complex fraud enforcement matters.

The attorney will handle cyber-focused financial crimes, cryptocurrency-related misconduct, and securities fraud involving technology-driven methods. Cases may involve sophisticated electronic evidence, digital-forensic methods, blockchain-analysis tools, and coordination with investigative and regulatory partners. The attorney will work with agents, analysts, and technical specialists to trace funds, analyze data, and build cases. Responsibilities and assignments will grow in complexity as training and experience progress.

The position requires a J.D., active membership in a U.S. jurisdiction’s bar, and at least three years of post-J.D. legal or other relevant experience. The attorney must be able to conduct legal research and writing and prepare day-to-day correspondence and pleadings with substantial independence. Applicants must be U.S. citizens or nationals and generally must reside in the district or within 25 miles of it. Travel of 1–5 nights per month is required. Initial appointment and continued employment are subject to satisfactory security adjudications, including background checks and drug testing.

Requirements

• J.D. degree.
• Active member of the bar in any U.S. jurisdiction.
• At least 3 years of post-J.D. legal or other relevant experience.
• U.S. citizen or national.
• Reside in the district of appointment or within 25 miles thereof.
• Demonstrate computer literacy, including experience with automated Internet research, electronic court filing, email, and word-processing systems.
• Be able to conduct independent legal research and writing and prepare day-to-day correspondence and pleadings with substantial self-sufficiency.
• Meet all qualification requirements by the announcement closing date.
• Register for Selective Service if applicable.
• Satisfactory preemployment adjudication, including fingerprint, credit and tax checks, and drug testing; continued employment is subject to favorable background-investigation adjudication.

Nice To Haves

• Quick analytical ability and precision in articulating critical case issues.
• Superior oral, writing, research, and interpersonal skills, sound judgment, and strong communication and courtroom skills.
• Ability to work professionally and supportively with attorneys, support staff, and client agencies.
• Demonstrated ability to function with minimal guidance in a highly demanding environment.

Responsibilities

• Investigate, charge, and litigate cyber-focused financial crimes, including business-email-compromise schemes, account-takeover events, digital-payment and online-platform fraud, and schemes targeting elderly victims.
• Prosecute cryptocurrency-related misconduct, including blockchain misuse, fraudulent digital-asset platforms, and other evolving crypto schemes.
• Handle securities-fraud matters involving digital manipulation, online brokerage abuse, algorithmic-trading misconduct, and related technology-driven market offenses.
• Work with agents, analysts, technical specialists, and investigative and regulatory partners to trace funds, analyze data, and build cases.
• Conduct legal research and writing and prepare day-to-day correspondence and pleadings.
• Comply with applicable professional-conduct rules and disclose potential conflicts of interest as requested.

Benefits

• Paid vacation
• Sick leave
• Holidays
• Telework
• Life insurance
• Health benefits
• Participation in the Federal Employees Retirement System
• Recruitment incentive may be considered, subject to qualifications and agency policy

What This Job Offers

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