Assistant United States Attorney (Civil)
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Job Location:
Laredo, TX - USA
Yearly Salary:
$ 63163 - 195100
Posted on:
Yesterday
Vacancies:
1 Vacancy
Job Summary
Summary
The U.S. Attorneys Office for the Southern District of Texas is among the largest and busiest in the nation spanning 43 counties and 44000 square miles and representing 8.3 million people from the Houston area to the Mexico border. Employment with the U.S. Attorneys Office is a unique challenging and rewarding experience for the highly motivated attorney.
This position is located in Laredo or McAllen Texas.
First round consideration will be given to applications submitted by December 19 2025 at 11:59pm EST. Applicant list will be reviewed every 30 days. 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. Applicants must possess a J.D. Degree Salary Information: Assistant United States Attorneys pay is administratively determined based in part on the number of years of professional attorney experience. The range of pay for this position (including locality pay) is from $63163 to $195100. Candidates should be committed to improving the efficiency of the Federal government passionate about the ideals of our American republic and committed to upholding the rule of law and the United States Constitution. A career with the U.S. government provides employees with a comprehensive benefits package. As a federal employee you and your family will have access to a range of benefits that are designed to make your federal career very rewarding. Opens in a new windowLearn more about federal benefits. Eligibility for benefits depends on the type of position you hold and whether your position is full-time part-time or intermittent. Contact the hiring agency for more information on the specific benefits offered.
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 Civil Division. It is an opportunity to litigate a broad range of cases involving significant complex issues on behalf of the United States in federal court. Working in the Civil Division you will be part of a dedicated team helping to enforce federal civil laws that protect life liberty and property.
If selected the individual will be working on land condemnation matters and related cases involving the border with Mexico as well as immigration enforcement matters issuing warrants defending asylum and passport cases and general civil litigation matters.
Responsibilities will increase and civil assignments may become more complex as your training and experience progress.
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.
The selected individual will serve in the Civil Division in either our Laredo or McAllen office.
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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.
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 or McAllen TX.
You must meet all qualification requirements upon the closing date of this announcement.Education
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Other Benefits: The Department of Justice offers a comprehensive benefits package that includes in part paid vacation; sick leave; holidays; life insurance; health benefits; and participation in the Federal Employees Retirement System. The Benefits link provides an overview of the benefits currently offered to Federal Employees.
Relocation Expenses: Relocation expenses will not be authorized.
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Travel: 1 to 5 nights per month on average.
Type of Position: This is a temporary position not-to-exceed March 31 2028. This position may be extended or made permanent without further competition.
Applicants should familiarize themselves and comply with the relevant rules of professional conduct regarding any possible conflicts of interest in connection with their particular please notify this Office if you currently represent clients or adjudicate matters in which this Office is involved and/or you have a family member who is representing clients or adjudicating matters in which this Office is involved so that we can evaluate any potential conflict of interest or disqualification issue that may need to be addressed under those circumstances.
Political Appointees (Current and Former): Political Appointees (Current or Former): The Office of Personnel Management (OPM) must authorize employment offers made to current or former political appointees. If you are currently or have been within the last 5 years a political Schedule A Schedule C or Non-Career SES employee in the Executive Branch you must disclose this information to the HR Office. Failure to disclose this information could result in disciplinary action including removal from Federal Service.
Security Requirements: Initial appointment is conditioned upon a satisfactory preemployment adjudication. This includes fingerprint credit and tax checks and drug addition continued employment is subject to a favorable adjudication of a background investigation.
EEO Statement: The United States government does not discriminate in employment on the basis of race color religion sex pregnancy national origin political affiliation marital status disability age membership in an employee organization retaliation parental status military service or other non-merit factor.
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