Assistant United States Attorney

In all matters, 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, and to conduct our work with the highest integrity. We strive
to perform our mission in the most efficient and effective manner.

This position is located in Abilene, TX

As the federal agency whose mission is to ensure the fair and impartial administration of justice for all Americans, the
Department of Justice is committed to fostering a diverse and inclusive work environment. To build and retain a
workforce that reflects the diverse experiences and perspectives of the American people, we welcome applicants from
the many communities, identities, races, ethnicities, backgrounds, abilities, religions, and cultures of the United States
who share our commitment to public service.

As the federal agency whose mission is to ensure the fair and impartial administration of justice for all Americans, the Department of Justice is committed to fostering a diverse and inclusive work environment. To build and retain a workforce that reflects the diverse experiences and perspectives of the American people, we welcome applicants from the many communities, identities, races, ethnicities, backgrounds, abilities, religions, and cultures of the United States who share our commitment to public service.

The United States Attorney's Office for the Northern District of Texas proudly serves more than seven million residents
in 100 counties that encompass nearly 96,000 square miles in northern and western Texas. The District headquarters
office is located in Dallas with staffed branch offices in Abilene, Amarillo, Fort Worth and Lubbock. Through our Criminal
Division, the District prosecutes violations of federal criminal statutes, from acts of terrorism, public corruption, gang
and violent crime, drug distribution conspiracies, Internet-related crimes, to various other criminal acts. The Criminal
Division also obtains judgments and restitution on behalf of victims and taxpayers. Through our Civil Division, the
District represents the United States in civil lawsuits, enforces agency regulatory authority and uses affirmative civil
remedies to recover government money lost to fraud or other misconduct. The Appellate Division represents the United
States in criminal cases on appeal before the U.S. Court of Appeals for the Fifth Circuit, responds to post-conviction
litigation, and keeps the district informed of developments in the law.

The Assistant United States Attorney (AUSA) will serve in the Criminal Division of the Dallas office. Assignments
will include the investigation and prosecution of various crimes to include terrorism, public corruption, gang and violent
crime, drug distribution conspiracies-Internet-related crimes, and other criminal acts.

Responsibilities will increase and assignments will become more complex as your training and experience progress.

Security Requirements: Initial appointment is conditioned upon a satisfactory preemployment adjudication. This
includes fingerprint, credit and 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 registeredwith the Selective Service System, or are exempt from having to do so under the Selective Service Law. Seewww.sss.gov.

Required Qualifications:
Applicants must possess a J.D. Degree, be an active member of the bar (any U.S. jurisdiction), and have at least 1year post-J.D. legal or other relevant experience.

United States citizenship is required.

Preferred Qualifications:
Applicants must demonstrate a quick analytical ability and the facility to accurately andprecisely articulate the critical issues involved with a case; superior oral and writing skills as well as strong research andinterpersonal skills, and good judgment; excellent communication and courtroom skills and exhibit the ability to work ina supportive and professional manner with other attorneys, support staff and client agencies, and must have ademonstrated capacity to function with minimal guidance in a highly demanding environment.

Applicants will be expected to do their own legal research and writing and will be substantially self-sufficient inpreparing day-to-day correspondence and pleadings. Applicants must also demonstrate excellent computer literacyskills to include experience with automated research on the Internet, electronic court filing, and electronic e-mail andword processing systems.

You must meet all qualification requirements upon the closing date of this announcement.

Applicants should familiarize themselves and comply with the relevant rules of professional conduct regarding anypossible conflicts of interest in connection with their applications. In particular, please notify this Office if you currentlyrepresent clients or adjudicate matters in which this Office is involved and/or you have a family member who isrepresenting clients or adjudicating matters in which this Office is involved so that we can evaluate any potential conflictof interest or disqualification issue that may need to be addressed under those circumstances.

Applicants should familiarize themselves and comply with the relevant rules of professional conduct regarding any possible conflicts of interest in connection with their applications. In particular, please notify this Office if you currently represent clients or adjudicate matters in which this Office is involved and/or you have a family member who is representing clients or adjudicating matters in which this Office is involved so that we can evaluate any potential conflict of interest or disqualification issue that may need to be addressed under those circumstances.