Assistant United States Attorney

Executive Office for U.S. Attorneys and the Office of the U.S. Attorneys; Corpus Christi (TX); On-site; USD 85,000 - 130,000; Full time

Job summary

The U.S. Attorney's Office for the Southern District of Texas in Corpus Christi, TX seeks a highly motivated attorney. The position requires a J.D. degree and active bar admission in any U.S. jurisdiction by the entry-on-duty date.

U.S. citizenship is required. The office emphasizes rigorous legal research, writing, and collaboration with investigators and staff. Applicants may include law students taking a July 2026 bar exam; strong academic credentials and a commitment to public service are

Qualifications

• Must hold a J.D. degree and be an active member of the bar by entry on duty.
• U.S. citizenship is required.
• Bar admission in any U.S. jurisdiction acceptable by entry on duty date.

Skills

Legal research

Legal writing

Analytical thinking

Time management

Organization

Interpersonal skills

Team collaboration

Computer proficiency

Self-sufficiency

Public service mindset

Education

Juris Doctor (J.D.)

Job description

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. This position is located in Corpus Christi, TX.

Required Qualifications

Applicants must possess a J.D. degree (or equivalent) and be an active member of the bar (any U.S. jurisdiction) by their entry on duty date. Law school graduates and current law students taking a July 2026 bar examination may be considered, subject to the foregoing requirements. 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. Relevant favorable experience includes investigating and prosecuting or defending criminal offenses. Expertise in grand jury practice is also desirable, as is experience with investigative and prosecution techniques.

As needed, additional positions may be filled using this announcement. You must meet all qualification requirements upon the closing date of this announcement.