Assistant United States Attorney (Criminal)

First round consideration will be given to applications submitted by December 03 2025 at 11:59pm EST. Applicant list will be reviewed every 30 days.

If you are looking for a rewarding and challenging career in public service consider applying to be an Assistant United States Attorney (AUSA) for the Southern District of Texas. As an AUSA you will join the more than 100000 dedicated public servants of the Department of Justice and will further the Departments mission of enforcing federal law defending the interests of the United States seeking just punishment for the guilty and ensuring the impartial administration of justice for all Americans. The United States Attorneys Office for the Southern District of Texas is at the forefront of national efforts to secure the border stem narcotics trafficking and deter and punish violent crime and as such practicing in this district offers a fast-paced challenging and varied caseload with frequent courtroom appearances.

Although the hiring process is rigorous and highly selective if selected you will find that being an Assistant United States Attorney is more than just a job you will be part of a dedicated team helping to enforce federal criminal and civil laws that protect the life liberty and the property of your fellow citizens.

The U.S. Attorneys Office is currently seeking to fill Assistant United States Attorney (AUSA) positions in the Criminal Division in our Laredo Texas office. Our Criminal Division AUSAs are responsible for prosecuting a variety of violations and enforcing federal laws related to illegal immigration violent crime narcotics trafficking organized crime financial litigation firearms public corruption asset forfeiture and white-collar crime.

Please be advised the Southern District of Texas is advertising this position in all AD grades from 21 to 29. The grade is generally determined based on the number of years of professional Attorney experience the applicant possesses. The advertised salary range corresponds to the specified grades.

Responsibilities will increase and assignments will become more complex as your training and experience progress.

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of employment

• You must be a United States Citizen or National.
• Initial appointment is conditioned upon a satisfactory preemployment adjudication. This includes fingerprint credit and tax checks and drug testing. Continued employment is subject to a favorable adjudication of a background investigation.
• 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.
• Type of Position: This is a Term position not-to-exceed March 31 2028. This position may be extended or made permanent without further competition.
• Must reside in the district to which appointed or within 25 miles thereof. See 28 U.S.C. 545 for district specific information.

Qualifications

Required 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:
Strong academic credentials superior legal research and writing skills quick analytical ability to accurately and precisely articulate critical case-related issues high-volume courtroom experience outstanding organizational time management and interpersonal skills the ability to work in a supportive and professional team environment with other AUSAs support staff and investigative agencies and a demonstrated commitment to professionalism ethics civility and public service. Courtroom experience including first-chair jury trials is preferred. Successful candidates will be computer proficient capable of doing their own legal research and writing and self-sufficient in preparing day-to-day correspondence and pleadings. Relevant favorable experience includes investigating and prosecuting or defending criminal offenses. Expertise in grand jury practice is also desirable as is experience with investigative and prosecution techniques.

You must meet all qualification requirements upon the closing date of this announcement.

As needed additional positions may be filled using this announcement.

All initial attorney positions to the Department of Justice are made on a 14-month (temporary) basis.

This position is located in Laredo TX.