Assistant United States Attorney (Civil)

U.S. Department of Justice; Houston (TX); On-site; USD 60,000 - 90,000; Full time

Job summary

The U.S. Attorney's Office for the Southern District of Texas seeks motivated attorneys for a challenging role located in Houston. Ideal candidates will hold a J.D., possess bar membership, and demonstrate strong legal research and writing skills, with courtroom experience preferred. This is a temporary position on a 14-month basis, offering a unique opportunity to engage in meaningful public service within the legal framework.

Qualifications

• Active member of the bar in any U.S. jurisdiction.
• At least 1 year post-J.D. relevant legal experience.
• United States citizenship is required.

Responsibilities

• Conduct legal research and writing.
• Prepare day-to-day correspondence and pleadings.
• Assist in high-volume courtroom procedures.

Skills

Legal research

Writing skills

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. 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.

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, TX