Assistant United States Attorney - Civil

U.S. Attorney's Office for the Southern District of Texas; Brownsville (TX); Vor Ort; USD 66.000 - 197.000; Vollzeit

Benefits dieser Stelle

Signing bonus

Relocation incentive

Federal benefits

Zusammenfassung

The United States Attorneys' Offices seek an Assistant United States Attorney to handle high-stakes federal cases in SDTX. You will manage complex litigation, advocate in federal court, and work on land condemnation, immigration enforcement, warrants, asylum and civil matters. You must be a U.S. citizen or national with a J.D.

and be admitted to the bar. Residency within the district (or within 25 miles) is required. Selective Service registration may apply.

Qualifikationen

• Citizenship or national status required.
• J.D. degree (or equivalent) and active bar admission in any U.S. jurisdiction.
• Residency within the district or within 25 miles thereof.
• Selective Service registration if applicable.
• Background checks including fingerprint, credit and tax checks.

Aufgaben

• Tackle high-stakes federal cases and manage complex litigation.
• Represent the United States in federal court and handle investigations and trials.
• Engage in land condemnation matters, immigration enforcement, issuing warrants, asylum and civil litigation.

Ausbildung

J.D. degree

Jobbeschreibung

Summary

Take on high-stakes federal cases in one of the nation's largest and busiest U.S. Attorney's Offices. The Southern District of Texas (SDTX) spans 43 counties, 44,000 square miles, and 10 million citizens from Houston to the U.S.-Mexico border. As an AUSA, you will join the elite ranks of federal prosecutors to manage complex litigation, pursue justice, and defend the rule of law. This is a mission for attorneys ready to take action and make a difference.

Location

Position located in Corpus Christi, McAllen, Laredo, or Brownsville, Texas.

Duties

As an Assistant United States Attorney in SDTX, you will tackle high‑stakes cases, lead complex investigations and litigation, and represent the United States in federal court. You will confront difficult legal questions, sharpen your advocacy, and take on challenges that demand sound judgment, intellectual rigor, and courage. You will be involved in land condemnation matters and related cases involving the border with Mexico, immigration enforcement matters, issuing warrants, defending asylum and passport cases, and general civil litigation matters. Responsibilities will increase and assignments will become more complex as your training and experience progress.

Compensation

We are hiring for a salary range of AD‑21 through AD‑29 of the Administratively Determined Pay Plan. The current salary range for AD‑21 through AD‑29 is $65,563 to $197,100, including applicable locality pay. Candidates selected for an AUSA position will receive a $20,000 signing bonus with a 3‑year service commitment. Some candidates may also be eligible for an additional relocation‑expense incentive, which will be discussed on a case‑by‑case basis.

Benefits

• paid vacation; sick leave; holidays; life insurance; health benefits; participation in the Federal Employees Retirement System
• travel: 1 to 5 nights per month on average and may vary.

Requirements

• You must be a United States Citizen or National.
• Initial appointment is conditioned upon a satisfactory pre‑employment adjudication that includes fingerprint, credit and tax checks, drug testing, and a background investigation.
• You must be registered for Selective Service if applicable.
• Applicants must possess a J.D. degree (or equivalent) and be an active member of the bar in any U.S. jurisdiction by the date of entry on duty. Law school graduates and current law students taking an upcoming bar examination may be considered.
• Must reside in the district to which you are appointed or within 25 miles thereof.

Residency Requirements

Assistant United States Attorneys generally must reside in the district to which they are appointed or within 25 miles thereof.

Selective Service

If you are a male applicant born after December 31, 1959, you must certify that you have registered with the Selective Service System, or are exempt from having to do so under the Selective Service Law.

Political Appointees

The Office of Personnel Management must authorize employment offers made to current or former political appointees. If you are currently, or have been within the last 5 years, a political Schedule A, Schedule C or Non‑Career SES employee in the Executive Branch, you must disclose this information to the HR Office. Failure to disclose could result in disciplinary action including removal from Federal Service.

EEO Statement

The United States government does not discriminate in employment 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 factor. More information can be found here: https://www.justice.gov/jmd/media/1425556/dl?inline.

Additional Information

Travel: 1 to 5 nights per month on average and may vary. Applicants should familiarize themselves and comply with relevant rules of professional conduct regarding possible conflicts of interest in their applications.

Commitment

Candidates must be committed to improving the efficiency of the Federal government, passionate about the ideals of our American republic, and committed to upholding the rule of law and the United States Constitution.