About the position
The U.S. Attorney's Office for the Southern District of Texas is among the largest and busiest in the nation, spanning 43 counties and 44,000 square miles and representing 8.3 million people from the Houston area to the Mexico border. Employment with the U.S. Attorney's Office is a unique, challenging, and rewarding experience for the highly motivated attorney. 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 100,000 dedicated public servants of the Department of Justice and will further the Department's 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 Attorney's 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. Attorney's 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.
Responsibilities
- Work on immigration enforcement matters.
- Issue warrants.
- Defend asylum and passport cases.
- Engage in general civil litigation.
- Handle a varied caseload with frequent courtroom appearances.
Requirements
- Must be a United States Citizen or National.
- Must possess a J.D. degree and be an active member of the bar (any U.S. jurisdiction).
- Must have at least 1 year post-J.D. legal or other relevant experience.
- Must reside in the district to which appointed or within 25 miles thereof.
- Initial appointment is conditioned upon a satisfactory preemployment adjudication including fingerprint, credit and tax checks, and drug testing.
Nice-to-haves
- 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.
- Ability to work in a supportive and professional team environment.
- Demonstrated commitment to professionalism, ethics, civility, and public service.
- Courtroom experience, including first-chair jury trials.
- Computer proficiency and capability to conduct legal research and writing.
Benefits
- Paid vacation.
- Sick leave.
- Holidays.
- Life insurance.
- Health benefits.
- Participation in the Federal Employees Retirement System.
