Assistant United States Attorney - Criminal

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

14h • Onsite

About The Position

The U.S. Attorney’s Office for the Southern District of Texas is hiring Assistant United States Attorneys in the Criminal Division at its Corpus Christi, Texas office. The office serves a 43-county district spanning 44,000 square miles and approximately 10 million people. AUSAs prosecute federal violations involving organized crime, financial litigation, immigration, drugs, firearms, public corruption, asset forfeiture, and white-collar crime. They lead complex investigations and litigation, represent the United States in federal court, and enforce federal law while defending the interests of the United States and the rule of law. Responsibilities and assignments become more complex as training and experience progress.

The position is offered at AD-21 through AD-29 pay grades, which generally correspond to professional attorney experience. The stated salary range is $77,122 to $197,100, including applicable locality pay. Selected candidates will receive a $20,000 signing bonus with a three-year service commitment; an additional relocation-expense incentive may be considered on a case-by-case basis. Relocation expenses may be authorized. Travel averages one to five nights per month and may vary. AUSAs generally must reside in the appointed district or within 25 miles of it.

Requirements

• J.D. degree or equivalent by the entry-on-duty date; law school graduates and current law students taking an upcoming bar examination may be considered, subject to the requirements.
• Active membership in the bar of any U.S. jurisdiction by the entry-on-duty date.
• United States citizenship.
• Must reside in the district of appointment or within 25 miles of it.
• Must be registered with Selective Service, if applicable.
• Satisfactory pre-employment adjudication, including fingerprint, credit, and tax checks, and drug testing; continued employment is subject to a favorable background investigation.
• Male applicants born after December 31, 1959, must certify Selective Service registration or exemption, if applicable.

Nice To Haves

• Strong academic credentials.
• Superior legal research and writing skills.
• Quick analytical ability and ability to accurately and precisely articulate critical case-related issues.
• High-volume courtroom experience; first-chair jury trial experience is preferred.
• Outstanding organizational, time-management, and interpersonal skills.
• Ability to work in a supportive and professional team environment with other AUSAs, support staff, and investigative agencies.
• Demonstrated commitment to professionalism, ethics, civility, and public service.
• Computer proficiency and ability to conduct legal research and writing independently.
• Self-sufficiency in preparing day-to-day correspondence and pleadings.

Responsibilities

• Prosecute federal violations involving organized crime, financial litigation, immigration, drugs, firearms, public corruption, asset forfeiture, and white-collar crime.
• Lead complex investigations and litigation.
• Represent the United States in federal court.
• Enforce federal law, defend the interests of the United States, and help ensure justice is administered impartially.

Benefits

• Paid vacation
• Sick leave
• Paid holidays
• Life insurance
• Health benefits
• Participation in the Federal Employees Retirement System
• $20,000 signing bonus with a three-year service commitment for selected candidates
• Possible additional relocation-expense incentive

What This Job Offers

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