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Assistant United States Attorney (Appellate)
Executive Office for U.S. Attorneys and the Office of the U.S. Attorneys · Posted 10 days ago
About the Role
Our mission is to enforce the law and defend the interests of the United States, provide Federal leadership in preventing and controlling crime, seek just punishment for those guilty of unlawful behavior, and ensure fair and impartial administration of justice for all Americans. We strive to build a stronger office through recruitment efforts and by promoting professional development. We seek to further build on the legacy of excellence built by those who have come before us.
What You'll Do
- →Appellate AUSAs working out of Austin, San Antonio, and El Paso will represent the United States in cases before the Fifth Circuit and will handle all aspects of affirmative and defensive appeals from criminal cases arising in the District.
- →Responsibilities will include appellate briefs and oral arguments on constitutional, statutory, evidentiary, and procedural matters.
- →AUSAs will also review draft briefs written by fellow AUSAs and participate in moot courts.
- →Aside from appellate litigation, Appellate AUSAs will advise the U.S.
- →Attorney and fellow AUSAs on developments in the law and significant legal issues; handle specialized litigation in federal district court; and consult with the Solicitor General's Office and the Criminal Division of the Department of Justice regarding appeals, petitions for rehearing en banc, and litigation in the U.S.
- →Supreme Court.
- →Responsibilities will increase and assignments will become more complex as your training and experience progress.
- →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 www.sss.gov.
Requirements
- ✓Applicants must possess a J.D.
Personality Fit
Job ID: 9aecaa7e-d556-47ed-974f-5b9b8b09987b
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