Assistant U. S. Attorney

U.S. Department of Justice; Beaumont (TX); On-site; USD 66,000 - 189,000; Full time

Benefits offered by this job

Relocation incentives

Federal employment benefits

Job summary

The U.S. Attorney's Office for the Eastern District of Texas seeks a permanent attorney based in Beaumont, TX. The role focuses on prosecuting federal matters including criminal and civil cases, with emphasis on drug trafficking and immigration offenses.

Ideal candidates hold a J.D. from an accredited school, be in good standing, and demonstrate strong analytical, oral, and writing skills. The office offers a challenging environment, professional growth, and the chance to work with federal

Qualifications

• Requires a J.D. degree and active bar membership; U.S. citizenship.
• Strong analytical, oral and writing skills; capable of handling complex cases.
• Experience and ability to prosecute from investigation to trial preferred.

Responsibilities

• Partner with federal, state, and local law enforcement to manage investigations and prosecutions.
• Advise federal agents on questions of law and Departmental policy.
• Recommend charging decisions and dispositions for assigned cases.
• Research and draft all legal pleadings; be prepared to try cases in federal court.
• Investigate and pursue asset forfeiture related to prosecutions.
• Coordinate preparation of litigation assignments for staff.

Skills

Analytical ability

Oral communication

Written communication

Research skills

Interpersonal skills

Judgment

Education

J.D. Degree (or equivalent)

Job description

U.S. Attorney's Office, Eastern District of Texas

Attorney Appointment Type

Attorney Permanent

Location: 550 Fannin #1250

Location: 550 Fannin #1250
Beaumont, TX 77701 - United States

Application Deadline

Monday, October 19, 2026

About the Office

The mission of the United States Attorney's Office, Texas, Eastern, 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 administer and enforce the Nation's laws to ensure fair and impartial administration of justice for all Americans. With a talented workforce of over 100,000 people, the mission of the Department of Justice is to uphold the rule of law, keep our country safe, and protect civil rights.

You will be part of a dedicated team helping to enforce Federal criminal and civil laws that protect life, liberty and the property of citizens. The U.S. Attorney's Office for Texas, Eastern is a large district consisting of six staffed offices located in Beaumont, Lufkin, Plano, Sherman, Texarkana, and Tyler, Texas.

The U.S. Attorney's Office works closely with federal agencies and law enforcement personnel located throughout the District and in the Dallas/Fort Worth and Houston metropolitan areas. 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.

The Office adheres to the highest standards of excellence and ethical behavior while pursuing justice.

Job Description

The Criminal Division prosecutes a wide range of federal criminal matters, including criminal immigration, terrorism, narcotics distribution, illegal firearm possession, violent crime, child exploitation/child pornography, human trafficking, transnational organized crime, complex securities and fraud investigations, health care fraud, and public corruption. The Division also prosecutes violent crime and other offenses. The Assistant U.S. Attorney hired for this position will primarily prosecute drug trafficking offenses and criminal immigration offenses and may prosecute other types of cases as needed. Duties that may be performed include, but are not limited to:

• Partnering with federal, state, and local law enforcement to manage criminal investigations and prosecutions brought in the federal courts in the Eastern District of Texas.
• Advising federal agents on questions of law and Departmental policy.
• Recommending charging decisions and proposing dispositions with regard to assigned cases.
• Researching and drafting all legal pleadings and being prepared to try cases in federal court.
• Investigating and pursuing asset forfeiture related to prosecutions.
• Overseeing and coordinating the preparation of litigation assignments for legal support staff.

Qualifications

Required Qualifications: Applicants must possess a J.D. Degree (or equivalent) and be an active member in good standing of the bar (any U.S. jurisdiction). United States citizenship is required.

Preferred Qualifications: Hiring preference will be given to applicants with prior felony trial experience and those who have demonstrated the ability to prosecute from the initial investigative stage through trial. Applicants must demonstrate a quick analytical ability to accurately and precisely articulate the critical issues in a case. Applicants must demonstrate superior oral and writing skills, as well as strong research and interpersonal skills, and good judgment. Applicants must possess excellent communication and courtroom skills and exhibit the ability to work in a supportive and professional manner with other attorneys, support staff, and client agencies. You must meet all qualification requirements upon the closing date of this announcement.

Salary Information

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 $65,563, to $171,487 per year.

Plano, Texas: Salary is: $83,435 to $188,602 which includes 27.26% locality pay.

Number of Positions

1

Travel

Occasional travel - You may be expected to travel for this position.

Relocation Expenses

Relocation incentives may be authorized.