Litigation - General (consumer) Attorney in El Paso, TX

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El Paso, TX

Litigation - General (consumer) Attorney in El Paso, TX

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Job Title: Assistant United States Attorney (Servicemembers' Civil Relief Act)

Department: Department of Justice, Executive Office for . Attorneys and the Office of the . Attorneys, United States Attorney's Office, Western District of Texas

Job Responsibilities:
The Assistant United States Attorney (AUSA) in the Affirmative Civil Enforcement (ACE) Unit of the Civil Division is responsible for representing the federal government and its agencies and employees in affirmative civil litigation. The selected AUSA will handle civil litigation and claims in support of the Department of Justice's Servicemembers and Veterans Initiative (SVI). Key responsibilities include:

- Investigating and prosecuting violations of the Servicemembers' Civil Relief Act (SCRA), the Uniformed Services Employment and Reemployment Rights Act (USERRA), and other federal laws protecting servicemembers, military families, and veterans.
- Coordinating with criminal AUSAs and/or state prosecutors.
- Traveling to the District's military and veteran's facilities.
- Undertaking outreach efforts to servicemembers, military legal assistance officers, veterans, advocacy groups, and other stakeholders.
- Conducting legal research, drafting legal memoranda, preparing and answering written discovery, taking and defending depositions or examinations, overseeing and coordinating investigations, representing the United States in judicial proceedings, and conducting public outreach and educational activities.

As the AUSA gains more training and experience, their responsibilities will increase and assignments will become more complex.

Education and Experience Information:
- Applicants must possess a . Degree and be an active member of the bar in any . jurisdiction.
- A minimum of 1 year of . legal or other relevant experience is required.
- United States citizenship is mandatory.

Preferred Qualifications:
- Strong academic background.
- Outstanding organizational skills.
- Superior legal writing and research ability.
- Demonstrated analytical ability, good judgment, and courtroom skills.
- A commitment to professionalism, ethics, civility, and public service.

Salary Information:
Assistant United States Attorney's pay is administratively determined based on years of professional attorney experience. The salary range for El Paso, TX is $73,939 to $173,485, which includes % locality pay. For San Antonio, TX, the range is $75,025 to $176,034, including % locality pay.

Additional Information:
- The position requires occasional travel.
- No relocation expenses will be authorized.
- The position is a full-time, permanent appointment with a promotion potential up to grade 29.
- Security clearance at the Secret level is required.
- The position requires a drug test and is subject to a Special-Sensitive (SS)/High Risk trust determination process.

Benefits:
The Department of Justice offers a comprehensive benefits package, including paid vacation, sick leave, holidays, telework, life insurance, health benefits, and participation in the Federal Employees Retirement System.

Security and Suitability Requirements:
- Initial appointment requires satisfactory preemployment adjudication, including fingerprint, credit, and tax checks, and drug testing.
- Continued employment is subject to a favorable background investigation.
- AUSAs generally must reside in the district to which they are appointed or within 25 miles thereof.

Application Process:
- Applications are accepted from June 20, 2025, to August 20, 2025.
- Applicants must complete an occupational questionnaire and submit required documentation.
- Veterans' preference eligibility is considered as a positive factor in hiring.
- Reasonable accommodations are available for applicants with disabilities.

The Department of Justice is committed to a fair and transparent hiring process and adheres to Equal Employment Opportunity (EEO) policies.