Assistant United States Attorney

Executive Office for U.S. Attorneys and the Office of the U.S. Attorneys; Houston (TX); On-site; USD 120,000 - 150,000; Full time

Job summary

The U.S. Attorney's Office for the Southern District of Texas in Houston is seeking a highly motivated attorney to join its team. This challenging role requires a J.D. and active bar admission, and U.S. citizenship is required.

The ideal candidate will have strong legal research and writing skills, the ability to manage high-volume work, and a willingness to collaborate with AUSAs, staff, and investigative agencies. The office emphasizes professionalism, ethics, and public service.

Qualifications

• J.D. degree and active bar admission by entry on duty.

Skills

Legal research

Legal writing

Team collaboration

Education

J.D. degree

Tools

Computer proficiency

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 Houston, Texas.

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.

As needed, additional positions may be filled using this announcement. This position is located in Houston, TX. You must meet all qualification requirements upon the closing date of this announcement.