Assistant US Attorney

Assistant United States Attorney The Assistant United States Attorney (AUSA) will serve in the Criminal Division of the Lubbock office. The position currently being filled will investigate and prosecute cases involving illegal immigration, illegal trafficking of dangerous drugs and human beings, and targeting the Cartels and Transitional Criminal Organizations designated as Foreign Terrorist Organizations (FTOs) and Specially Designated Global Terrorists (SDGTs). Duties to be performed: • Partner with federal, state, and local law enforcement to manage criminal investigations and prosecutions brought in the federal courts in the Northern District of Texas. • Advise federal agents on questions of law and Departmental policy. • Recommend charging decisions and proposes dispositions with regard to assigned cases. • Research and draft all legal pleadings and be prepared to try cases in federal court. • Investigate and pursue asset forfeiture related to prosecutions. • Oversee and coordinate the preparation of litigation assignments for legal support staff. Responsibilities will increase and assignments will become more complex as your training and experience progress. 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.