Assistant United States Attorney (Criminal)

Assistant U.S. AttorneyThe Criminal Division prosecutes a wide range of federal criminal matters, including criminal immigration, terrorism, narcotics distribution, illegal firearm possession, violent crime, child exploitation/child pornography, human trafficking, transnational organized crime, complex securities and fraud investigations, health care fraud, and public corruption. The Division also prosecutes violent crime and other offenses. The Assistant U.S. Attorney hired for this position will primarily prosecute drug trafficking offenses and criminal immigration offenses and may prosecute other types of cases as needed.Duties that may be performed include, but are not limited to:Partnering with federal, state, and local law enforcement to manage criminal investigations and prosecutions brought in the federal courts in the Eastern District of Texas.Advising federal agents on questions of law and Departmental policy.Recommending charging decisions and proposing dispositions with regard to assigned cases.Researching and drafting all legal pleadings and being prepared to try cases in federal court.Investigating and pursuing asset forfeiture related to prosecutions.Overseeing and coordinating the preparation of litigation assignments for legal support staff.Security Requirements: Initial appointment is conditioned upon a satisfactory preemployment adjudication. This includes fingerprint, credit, tax checks, and drug testing. In addition, continued employment is subject to a favorable adjudication of a background investigation.Residency Requirements: Assistant United States Attorneys generally must reside in the district to which he or she is appointed or within 25 miles thereof. See 28 U.S.C. 545 for district-specific information. Selective Service: If you are a male applicant born after December 31, 1959, you must certify that you have registered with the Selective Service System, or are exempt from having to do so under the Selective Service Law. See Responsibilities will increase and assignments will become more complex as your training and experience progress.