Assistant United States Attorney

U.S. Department of Justice; Beaumont (TX); On-site; USD 68,000 - 148,000; Full time

Benefits offered by this job

Relocation assistance

Recruitment incentives may be issued

Job summary

U.S. Attorney's Office, Eastern District of Texas, is seeking a criminal prosecutor for investigations and prosecutions relating to immigration, drug trafficking, and human trafficking.

The position is a term appointment not-to-exceed March 31, 2028, with potential extension or permanent placement subject to funds. The role will involve working on cases across Beaumont, Lufkin, Plano, Sherman, Texarkana, or Tyler, TX, and requires JD and active bar admission.

Qualifications

• J.D. degree and active bar admission.
• Preference for felony trial experience.
• Ability to articulate critical issues clearly.
• Strong oral and written communication and research skills.
• Ability to work professionally with attorneys, staff and agencies.

Responsibilities

• Prosecute federal crimes including immigration, drug trafficking, human trafficking and related offenses.
• Manage cases from investigation through trial.
• Collaborate with federal agencies and law enforcement across offices.
• Maintain professionalism and address conflicts of interest as required.

Skills

Oral & written communication

Analytical thinking

Interpersonal skills

Judgment

Education

J.D. degree

Active bar admission

Job description

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

Attorney Appointment Type

Attorney Term

Location: 550 Fannin Street #1250

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

Application Deadline:

Monday, November 9, 2026

About the Office

If you are looking for an exciting and challenging career in public service, this is the position for you!

The U.S. Attorney's Office, Eastern District of Texas, is hiring a criminal prosecutor to work on investigations and prosecutions relating to immigration, drug trafficking, and human trafficking.

The position will be located in Beaumont, Lufkin, Plano, Sherman, Texarkana, or Tyler, TX.

Job Description

Please note: This is a term position not-to-exceed March 31, 2028, subject to availability of funds. This position may be extended, or made permanent, without further advertising.

Overview of the United States Attorney's Office - Eastern District of Texas. 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 (USAO) for the Eastern District of Texas is a large district consisting of six staffed offices that cover 43 counties in the eastern part of the state, spanning more than 50,000 square miles from the Oklahoma border to the Gulf of America. Offices are located in Beaumont, Lufkin, Plano, Sherman, Texarkana, and Tyler. 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. We strive to perform our mission in the most efficient and effective manner. T

The Office adheres to the highest standards of excellence and ethical behavior while pursuing justice and we seek to build a legacy of excellence.

Duties of Criminal Assistant United States Attorneys: Assistant US Attorneys located in the Eastern District of Texas prosecute a wide variety of federal crime, breaches of national security, child exploitation, public corruption, transnational organized crime, and violent crime.

Qualifications

Required Qualifications: Applicants must possess a J.D. Degree, be an active member of the bar (any U.S. jurisdiction).

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 and the facility 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.

Applicants should familiarize themselves and comply with the relevant rules of professional conduct regarding any possible conflicts of interest in connection with their applications. In 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 conflicts of interest or disqualification issues that may need to be addressed under those circumstances.

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 $67,863, to $148.202 per year.

• Beaumont, Lufkin, Texarkana, and Tyler Texas: Salary is $73,939 to $173,485 which includes 17.06% locality pay.
• Plano and Sherman Texas: Salary is: $86,362 to $188,602 which includes 27.26% locality pay.

Number of Positions

1

Travel

Travel: Occasional travel - You may be expected to travel for the position.

Relocation Expenses

Relocation and recruitment incentives may be authorized.

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