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Assistant United States Attorney (Appellate)
Executive Office for U.S. Attorneys and the Office of the U.S. Attorneys · Posted 56 days ago
About the Role
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 has 1 vacancy in Dallas, Texas
What You'll Do
- →The Northern District of Texas is currently seeking applicants for an Assistant United States Attorney (AUSA) opening in our Appellate Division.
- →This opening offers a unique and challenging experience for a highly motivated attorney as an AUSA for the United States Attorney's Office for the Northern District of Texas.
- →Working in the Appellate Division, the AUSA will represent the United States in cases on appeal before the U.S.
- →Court of Appeals for the Fifth Circuit.
- →They will handle all aspects of appeals from criminal cases prosecuted in the District, including writing appellate briefs and presenting oral arguments on a variety of complex and novel issues involving the Constitution, statutory construction, evidentiary disputes, and procedural matters.
- →Appellate AUSAs also review draft briefs of their fellow AUSAs and participate in moot courts.
- →In addition to defending criminal convictions from appellate challenge, Appellate AUSAs bring affirmative appeals to the Fifth Circuit from adverse district court decisions.
- →Aside from their work in the Fifth Circuit, Appellate AUSAs keep abreast of changes and developments in the law, providing valuable guidance to the U.S.
- →Attorney and fellow AUSAs on significant legal issues.
- →Additionally, the Appellate Division responds to post-conviction challenges in the district court, such as motions to vacate or correct criminal judgments and sentences.
- →Finally, Appellate AUSAs consult with the Solicitor General's Office and the Criminal Division of the Department of Justice regarding potential government appeals, petitions for rehearing en banc, and U.S.
- →Supreme Court litigation stemming from criminal cases in the District.
Requirements
- ✓Applicants must possess a J.D.
Personality Fit
Job ID: 6be5c4de-2dbf-463d-b495-2236f8eda55d
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