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Estate & Tax Planning Attorney in Las Cruces, NM

U.S Department Of Justice, Executive Office for U.S. Attorneys and the Office of the U.S. Attorneys Mar 23,2023 Feb 17,2023 Location Las Cruces NM
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Qualification and Experience

Qualifications
The U.S. Attorney's Office is seeking qualified, experienced AUSAs to:

Partner with federal, state, and local law enforcement to manage criminal investigations and prosecutions brought in the federal courts in the District of New Mexico.
Advise federal agents on questions of law and Departmental policy.
Recommend charging decisions and proposes dispositions with regard to assigned cases.
Research and draft all legal pleadings and be prepared to try cases in federal court.
Investigate and pursue asset forfeiture related to prosecutions.
Oversee and coordinate the preparation of litigation assignments for legal support staff.
Participate in outreach and training conducted by AUSAs throughout the District.

Required Applicants must possess a J.D. Degree, be an active member of the bar (any U.S. jurisdiction), and have at least 1* year post-J.D. legal or other relevant experience.

United States citizenship or nationality is required.

Preferred Hiring preference will be given to applicants with prior felony trial experience and those who have demonstrated the ability to handle complex cases from the initial investigative stage through trial.

Hiring preference will also be given to applicants with prior experience working with New Mexico's unique communities, as well as Spanish or other language proficiency.

Applicants must demonstrate a quick analytical ability and the facility to accurately and precisely articulate the critical issues in a case.

Applicants must demonstrate superior oral and writing skills, as well as strong research and interpersonal skills, and good judgment.

Applicants must possess excellent communication and courtroom skills and exhibit the ability to work in a supportive and professional manner with other attorneys, support staff and client agencies.

Applicants must have a demonstrated capacity to function, with minimal guidance, in a highly demanding office and courtroom environment. Applicants will be expected to conduct their own legal research and writing and must be substantially self-sufficient in preparing day-to-day correspondence and pleadings. Applicants must also possess computer literacy skills to include experience with automated research, electronic court filing, electronic e-mail and word processing systems.

You must meet all qualification requirements upon the closing date of this announcement.
Education

Applicants must possess a J.D. Degree

Additional info

Additional information Salary Information: Assistant United States Attorney's pay is administratively determined based, in part, on the number of years of professional attorney experience. The range of basic pay is as follows: Albuquerque, ., Sal

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