Assistant United States Attorney - Appellate

U.S. Department of Justice; Houston (TX); On-site; USD 60,000 - 100,000; Full time

Job summary

The U.S. Attorney's Office for the Southern District of Texas seeks a highly motivated attorney for a rewarding position in Houston. Candidates must possess a J.D. Degree and relevant legal experience, demonstrating commitment to professionalism and ethics. This role offers unique challenges and opportunities to impact public service.

Qualifications

• Active member of the bar (any U.S. jurisdiction).
• At least 1 year post-J.D. legal experience required.
• Strong academic credentials preferred.

Responsibilities

• Represent clients in legal proceedings.
• Conduct legal research and draft pleadings.
• Work collaboratively with staff and agencies.

Skills

Legal research and writing

Oral advocacy

Analytical ability

Organizational skills

Interpersonal skills

Education

J.D. Degree

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, be an active member of the bar (any U.S. jurisdiction), and have at least 1* year post-J.D. legal or other relevant experience.

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. 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 oral advocacy skills.

You must meet all qualification requirements upon the closing date of this announcement.

As needed, additional positions may be filled using this announcement.

All initial attorney positions to the Department of Justice are made on a 14-month (temporary) basis.

This position is located in Houston, Texas.