Attorney

Min 1 yrs required

Full-time

No

## Assistant United States Attorney (AUSA) - Criminal Division - USAO Southern District of Texas

The . Attorney's Office for the Southern District of Texas is seeking to fill Assistant United States Attorney (AUSA) positions in the Criminal Division. This position is located in McAllen, TX and offers a unique, challenging, and rewarding experience for the highly motivated attorney.

**Job Summary:**

- The AUSA is responsible for prosecuting a variety of violations and enforcing federal laws related to organized crime, financial litigation, immigration, drugs, firearms, public corruption, asset forfeiture, and white collar crime.
- Salary range: $69, to $183, Per Year
- Travel: 1 to 5 nights per month on average
- Application Deadline: Tuesday, October 29, 2024

**Qualifications:**

- . degree and active member of the bar (any . jurisdiction) required
- Must be a United States Citizen or National
- Must be registered for Selective Service, if applicable
- Must reside in the district to which appointed or within 25 miles thereof
- 1 year . legal or other relevant experience
- Strong academic credentials, superior legal research and writing skills
- Quick analytical ability to accurately and precisely articulate critical case-related issues
- High-volume courtroom experience, 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, capable of doing their own legal research and writing, and self-sufficient in preparing day-to-day correspondence and pleadings
- Relevant favorable experience includes investigating and prosecuting or defending criminal offenses
- Expertise in grand jury practice is also desirable, as is experience with investigative and prosecution techniques

**Application Process:**

Applicants must provide a complete Application Package which includes:

- Responses to the Online Occupational Questionnaire
- Cover letter, addressed to Alamdar S. Hamdani, United States Attorney
- Resume showing relevant experience and dates of employment (include month/year)
- Writing sample, no more than 20 pages
- Veterans' Preference documentation, if applicable

The complete application package must be submitted by 11:59 PM (ET) on to receive consideration. First round consideration will be given to applications submitted by November 23, 2023. Applicant list will be reviewed every 30 days.

**Department Policies:**

The . Department of Justice is an Equal Opportunity/Reasonable Accommodation Employer. Except where otherwise provided by law, there will be no discrimination because of race, color, religion, national origin, sex - including gender identity, sexual orientation, or pregnancy status - or because of age (over 40), physical or mental disability, protected genetic information, parental status, marital status, political affiliation, or any other non-merit based factor. The Department of Justice welcomes and encourages applications from persons with physical and mental disabilities. The Department is firmly committed to satisfying its affirmative obligations under the Rehabilitation Act of 1973, to ensure that persons with disabilities have every opportunity to be hired and advanced on the basis of merit within the Department of Justice.

This agency provides reasonable accommodation to applicants with disabilities where appropriate. If you need a reasonable accommodation for any part of the application and hiring process, please notify the agency. Determinations on requests for reasonable accommodation will be made on a case-by-case basis.

The Department encourages qualified applicants with disabilities, including individuals with targeted/severe disabilities to apply in response to posted vacancy announcements. Qualified applicants with targeted/severe disabilities may be eligible for direct hire, non-competitive appointment under Schedule A (5 . § )) hiring authority.

It is the policy of the Department to achieve a drug-free workplace and persons selected for employment will be required to pass a drug test which screens for illegal drug use prior to final appointment. Employment is also contingent upon the completion and satisfactory adjudication of a background investigation.

There is no formal rating system for applying veterans' preference to attorney appointments in the excepted service; however, the Department of Justice considers veterans' preference eligibility as a positive factor in attorney hiring. Applicants eligible for veterans' preference must include that information in their cover letter or resume and attach supporting documentation (., the DD 214, Certificate of Release or Discharge from Active Duty and other supporting documentation) to their submissions.

Assistant United States Attorneys must reside in the district to which appointed or within 25 miles thereof. See 28 . 545 for district specific information.

Relocation expenses will not be authorized.

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Strong academic credentials, superior legal research and writing skills, quick analytical ability to accurately and precisely articulate critical case-related issues, high-volume courtroom experience, outstanding organizational, time management, and interpersonal skills, the ability to work in a supportive and professional team environment with other AUSAs, support staff, and investigative agencies, and a demonstrated commitment to professionalism, ethics, civility, and public service. Courtroom experience, including first-chair jury trials, is preferred. Successful candidates will be computer proficient, capable of doing their own legal research and writing, and self-sufficient in preparing day-to-day correspondence and pleadings. Relevant favorable experience includes investigating and prosecuting or defending criminal offenses. Expertise in grand jury practice is also desirable, as is experience with investigative and prosecution techniques.

J.D. degree

Apply online and submit a complete Application Package which includes responses to the Online Occupational Questionnaire, cover letter, resume showing relevant experience and dates of employment, writing sample, and any veterans' preference documentation.

Qualification and Experience J.D. degree and active member of the bar (any U.S. jurisdiction) required.

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