Assistant United States Attorney (Criminal Division) Term Appt

Summary There is one Assistant U.S. Attorney (Criminal Division) position that will be located in Beaumont, TX.

This position are being announced as AD 0905-21/29 depending on years of experience.

Extending vacancy announcement to October 16, 2026.

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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 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. Attorneys hired for these positions 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.

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 www.sss.gov.

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Conditions of employment

• You must be a United States Citizen or National.
• Initial appointment is conditioned upon a satisfactory preemployment adjudication. This includes fingerprint, credit and tax checks, and drug testing. Continued employment is subject to a favorable adjudication of a background investigation.
• You must be registered for Selective Service, if applicable.
• J.D. degree and active member of the bar (any U.S. jurisdiction) required.
• Must reside in the district to which appointed or within 25 miles thereof. See 28 U.S.C. 545 for district specific information.

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).

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

Education

Applicants must possess a J.D. Degree

Additional information

Salary Information Assistant United States Attorneys 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,Texas: Salary is $76,748 to $173,485, which includes 17.06% locality pay.

Other Benefits: The Department of Justice offers a comprehen…