Assistant United States Attorney (Criminal)

Executive Office for U.S. Attorneys and the Office of the U.S. Attorneys · Department of Justice

Federal · USAJOBS Open to the public

Location: Alpine, TX (+3)
Pay: $76,748 – $103,609 a year
Dates: Posted Sep 9 · Closes Nov 6

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This kind of job: A U.S. federal government job. You apply on USAJOBS with a federal résumé; it has a closing date and pay follows fixed scales (GS or others).
The pay, plainly: About $76,748–$103,609 a year, or $36.90–$49.81 an hour full time (40 hours). Before taxes and deductions.
Documents usually requested: Federal résumé (with hours per week and dates for each job)
Academic transcript, if the position requires education
DD-214 if you claim veterans' preference
SF-50 if you are a current federal employee
Photo ID and Social Security card or work authorization (Form I-9)
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About the job

Our mission is to enforce the law and defend the interests of the United States, provide Federal leadership in preventing and controlling crime, seek just punishment for those guilty of unlawful behavior, and ensure fair and impartial administration of justice for all Americans. We strive to build a stronger office through recruitment efforts and by promoting professional development. We seek to further build on the legacy of excellence built by those who have come before us.

Qualifications

THIS IS AN ENTRY-LEVEL POSITION FOR RECENT GRADUATES. Required Qualifications: Must have graduated with a J.D. degree from an accredited law school within the last 8 months OR be scheduled to graduate from an accredited law school on or before June 1, 2027. Class rank required within top 1/3 of law school class. If not already licensed, applicant must (1) have taken a state bar exam and are awaiting results or (2) will take a state bar exam within eight months of law school graduation.* Assistant United States Attorney's applicants must possess a J.D. degree (or equivalent) and be an active member of the bar (any U.S. jurisdiction) by their entry on duty date. *Alternately, applicants who are chosen for an AUSA position, but have yet to pass the bar exam may apply to the office's Law Clerk announcement where only a J.D. degree is required by entry on duty date. The applicant will then work in the District as a Law Clerk while awaiting bar results. Active membership of the bar (any jurisdiction) will be required within 14 months of entry on duty date. Please note your interest in a Law Clerk position within your application's Cover Letter. United States citizenship is required. Preferred Qualifications: Hiring preferences also include strong academics, outstanding organizational skills, superior legal writing and research ability, demonstrated analytical ability, good judgment and courtroom skills, and a commitment to professionalism, ethics, civility, and public service. You must meet all qualification requirements upon the closing date of this announcement.