Description:
Job Description:Please note: This is a term position not-to-exceed September 30, 2029, subject to availability of funds. This position may be extended, or made permanent, without further advertising.
The U.S. Attorney's Office is currently seeking to fill an Assistant United States Attorney (AUSA) position in the Appellate Division. The Appellate Division represents the U.S. Attorney's Office in criminal matters in the United States Court of Appeals for the Fifth Circuit. As an AUSA in the Appellate Division, you will research, write appellate briefs and post-conviction responses, and present oral arguments on a variety of complex and novel issues involving the constitution, statutory construction, evidentiary and procedural matters, and sentencing issues. You will be assigned cases arising from offenses relating to immigration, national security, and public safety. You may handle other types of cases as needed. You will also provide real-time trial assistance to AUSAs.
Responsibilities will increase and assignments will become more complex as your training and experience progress.
Employment with the U.S. Attorney's Office offers a unique and challenging experience for the highly motivated and talented attorney who is committed to serving justice.
As needed, additional positions may be filled using this announcement.
Qualifications:
Qualifications
Please note: This is a term position not-to-exceed September 30, 2029, subject to availability of funds. This position may be extended, or made permanent, without further advertising.
Required Qualifications : Applicants must possess a J.D. Degree (or equivalent) and be an active member in good standing of the bar (any U.S. jurisdiction).
United States citizenship is required.
Preferred Qualifications: Applicants must demonstrate a quick analytical ability 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. You must meet all qualification requirements upon the closing date of this announcement.
Please note: This is a term position not-to-exceed September 30, 2029, subject to availability of funds. This position may be extended, or made permanent, without further advertising.
Required Qualifications : Applicants must possess a J.D. Degree (or equivalent) and be an active member in good standing of the bar (any U.S. jurisdiction).
United States citizenship is required.
Preferred Qualifications: Applicants must demonstrate a quick analytical ability 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. You must meet all qualification requirements upon the closing date of this announcement.
Salary:
Number of Positions
1
Travel:
- 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 $65,563,to $171,487 per year.
- Beaumont and Tyler, Texas: Salary is $76,748to $173,485 which includes 17.06% locality pay.
- Plano and Sherman, Texas: Salary is: $83,435 to $188,602 which includes 27.26% locality pay.
Number of Positions
1
Travel:
Occasional travel - You may be expected to travel for this position.
Relocation Expenses
Relocation expenses will not be authorized.
Relocation expenses will not be authorized.
