Overview
Paralegal (PE/VC) Jobs in Charlotte, NC at StepStone Group
Hiring Organization
USAO Western District of Texas
Hiring Office
Western District of Texas
Location:
601 N.W. Loop 410
Suite 600
San Antonio, TX 78216 – United States
Application Deadline:
Tuesday, May 27, 2025
About the Office
If you are looking for an exciting and challenging career, this is the position for you! With a diverse and talented workforce of over 100,000 men and women, Justice leads the Nation in ensuring the protection of all Americans while preserving their constitutional freedoms. You can be part of a dedicated team helping to enforce Federal criminal and civil laws that protect life, liberty, and the property of citizens.
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 to administer and enforce the Nation’s laws to ensure fair and impartial administration of justice for all Americans. We strive to build a stronger office through recruitment efforts and maintain the high standards of the office by promoting professional development. We seek to build a legacy of excellence.
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.
The Western District of Texas is a large complex district which includes 68 counties and approximately 93,000 square miles. Offices are located in San Antonio, Austin, El Paso, Del Rio, Midland, Waco, and Alpine/Pecos.
Job Description
This position is in the Appellate Section of the Criminal Division. The Assistant United States Attorney (AUSA) will represent the United States in cases before the U.S. Court of Appeals for the Fifth Circuit and will handle all aspects of affirmative and defensive appeals from criminal cases arising in the District. Responsibilities will include preparation and review appellate briefs and conducting oral arguments on constitutional, statutory, evidentiary, and procedural matters. The AUSA will also review draft briefs written by fellow AUSAs and participate in moot courts. Aside from appellate litigation, the AUSA 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.
Qualifications
Applicants must possess a J.D. Degree, be an active member of the bar (any U.S. jurisdiction), and have at least 1* year post-J.D. legal or other relevant experience.
United States citizenship is required.
Preferred Qualifications:
Hiring preferences include 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.
You must meet all qualification requirements upon the closing date of this announcement.
Application Process
Applications must be submitted online through the following link: https://www.usajobs.gov/GetJob/ViewDetails/834380500
Applications received by April 10, 2025 will receive first consideration. Applications will then be reviewed on a rolling basis. The closing date of this announcement may be extended.
Salary
Assistant United States Attorney’s pay is administratively determined based, in part, on the number of years of professional attorney experience. The range of basic pay is $75,025 to $176,034 which includes 18.78% locality pay.
Title: Paralegal (PE/VC)
Company: StepStone Group
Location: Charlotte, NC
