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    Assistant United States Attorney - Houston, United States - Department Of Justice

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    The U.S.

    Attorney's Office for the Southern District of Texas is among the busiest and largest in the nation, spanning 43 counties and 44,000 square miles and representing 8.3 million people from the Houston area to the Mexico border.

    Employment with the U.S. Attorney's Office is a unique, challenging, and rewarding experience for the highly motivated attorney.

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    First round consideration will be given to applications submitted by November 13, 2023 at 11:59pm EST. Applicant list will be reviewed every 30 days.
    The U.S.

    Attorney's Office is currently seeking to fill Assistant United States Attorney (AUSA) positions in the Criminal Division in the Houston, TX office.

    Our Criminal Division AUSAs are responsible for prosecuting a variety of violations and enforcing federal laws related to organized crime, financial litigation, immigration, drugs, firearms, public corruption, asset forfeiture, and white collar crime.


    The incumbent will work in one of the following sections: Fraud, Human Rights and Organized Crime, Violent Crimes, National Security/Public Corruption, Narcotics Enforcement, or Asset Forfeiture/Financial Litigation.

    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 registered with the Selective Service System, or are exempt from having to do so under the Selective Service Law. See

    J.D. degree and active member of the bar (any U.S. jurisdiction) required.

    United States citizenship is required.


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