Assistant United States Attorney (Criminal)

【岗位职责】 代表美国在联邦刑事起诉中出庭，从案件初步审查到审判和上诉全程负责调查和起诉违反联邦刑法的行为；与联邦执法机构紧密合作以发展案件，准备起诉书、动议等法律文件，并在法庭上呈现证据；处理辩诉谈判、量刑听证及定罪后事宜；起草法律简报、备忘录及其他法律文件；参与社区外展和培训项目，以提升公共安全并增强对司法系统的信任。 【任职要求】 具备出色的法律写作和研究技能；在评估案件、做出指控决定及建议适当量刑时需展现良好的判断力；该职位为入门级，面向近期法学院毕业生或将于2026年6月30日前毕业者；需致力于维护最高标准的专业精神、道德规范和公共服务。

Required Qualifications: Must have graduated with a J.D. degree from an accredited law school or will graduate with a J.D. degree by June 30, 2026. Class rank must be within the top one-third of the 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 six months of law school graduation. Candidates must be admitted to practice and have an active bar membership before entering on duty. United States citizenship is required. Preferred Qualifications: 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.

A federal government office responsible for prosecuting federal crimes, representing the United States in civil matters, and ensuring justice in the Western District of Texas.