Assistant Attorney

If you are looking for an exciting and challenging career, this is the position for you! With a talented workforce of over 100,000 people, the mission of the Department of Justice is to uphold the rule of law, keep our country safe, and protect civil rights. It is our mission to represent the people of the United States in a manner that will instill confidence in the fairness and integrity of our office and the judicial system.

These positions are located in Dallas and Fort Worth, TX

The Assistant United States Attorney (AUSA) will serve in the Criminal Division of the Dallas or Fort Worth office. Assignments will include the investigation and prosecution of 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), White Collar Crimes, National Security and other criminal acts.

Duties that may be performed:

• 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.