Assistant United States Attorney

United States Attorneys' Offices; Corpus Christi (TX); On-site; USD 77,122 - 197,100; Full time

Job summary

The U.S. Attorney's Office for the Southern District of Texas, located in Corpus Christi, Texas, seeks attorneys to enforce federal law and defend the interests of the United States.

The role involves prosecuting a broad range of federal offenses and handling complex civil matters in court.

Qualifications

• J.D. degree (or equivalent) and active bar membership in any U.S. jurisdiction by entry-on-duty date.
• State a residence within the district or within 25 miles of the office.
• Pre-employment adjudication, including fingerprint, credit, tax, and drug testing.
• Registration with the Selective Service System, if applicable.
• Strong academic credentials with superior legal research, writing, and analytical skills.
• High-volume courtroom experience, including first-chair jury trials.
• Excellent organizational, time-management, and interpersonal abilities.
• Commitment to professionalism, ethics, civility, and public service.
• Computer proficiency and self-sufficiency in legal research, writing, and correspondence.

Responsibilities

• Prosecute violations in organized crime, financial litigation, immigration, drug and firearms offenses, public corruption, asset forfeiture, and white‑collar crime.
• Represent the U.S. Attorney's Office in frequent courtroom appearances and complex civil matters.
• Develop and manage caseloads that increase in complexity as training and experience progress.

Job description

Summary

The U.S. Attorney's Office for the Southern District of Texas is among the largest and busiest in the nation, covering 43 counties, 44,000 square miles, and representing 8.3 million people from Houston to the Mexico border. This position is located in Corpus Christi, Texas, and offers a challenging and rewarding experience for highly motivated attorneys seeking to enforce federal law, defend the interests of the United States, and uphold justice for all Americans.

Responsibilities

• Prosecute violations in organized crime, financial litigation, immigration, drug and firearms offenses, public corruption, asset forfeiture, and white‑collar crime.
• Represent the U.S. Attorney's Office in frequent courtroom appearances and complex civil matters.
• Develop and manage caseloads that increase in complexity as training and experience progress.

Requirements

• U.S. citizen or national.
• J.D. degree (or equivalent) and active bar membership in any U.S. jurisdiction by entry‑on‑duty date.
• State a residence within the district or within 25 miles of the office.
• Pre‑employment adjudication, including fingerprint, credit, tax, and drug testing.
• Registration with the Selective Service System, if applicable.

Preferred Qualifications

• Strong academic credentials with superior legal research, writing, and analytical skills.
• High‑volume courtroom experience, including first‑chair jury trials.
• Excellent organizational, time‑management, and interpersonal abilities.
• Commitment to professionalism, ethics, civility, and public service.
• Computer proficiency and self‑sufficiency in legal research, writing, and correspondence.

Salary & Benefits

• Salary range: $77,122.00 to $197,100.00 (inclusive of locality).
• Comprehensive benefits package: paid vacation, sick leave, holidays, life insurance, health benefits, and participation in the Federal Employees Retirement System.
• Travel: 1 to 5 nights per month on average.
• Relocation expenses will not be authorized.

Eligibility & Other Information

• First round consideration will be given to applications received by August 14, 2026, at 11:59 p.m. EST.
• Applicants must meet all qualification requirements upon the closing date of this announcement.
• Politically appointed or former political appointees must disclose their status and obtain OPM authorization.
• U.S. government does not discriminate on the basis of race, color, religion, sex, pregnancy, national origin, political affiliation, sexual orientation, marital status, disability, genetic information, age, membership in an employee organization, retaliation, parental status, military service, or other non‑merit factors. More information