Assistant United States Attorney - Civil

US-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 seeks an Assistant United States Attorney to manage complex federal litigation, prosecute cases, and defend the rule of law. This role requires a J.D., active bar admission, United States citizenship, and a commitment to public service.

You will work in a fast-paced, high-stakes environment serving the Houston region. Strong legal research and writing skills, courtroom experience, and the ability to collaborate with

Qualifications

• Must possess a J.D. degree and be an active member of the bar.
• United States citizenship is required.
• Strong legal research and writing skills, and courtroom experience preferred.

Skills

Legal research

Legal writing

Courtroom demeanor

Education

J.D. degree

Job description

Take on high-stakes federal cases in one of the nation's largest and busiest U.S. Attorney's Offices. SDTX spans 43 counties, 44,000 square miles, and 10 million citizens from Houston to the U.S.-Mexico border. As an AUSA, you'll 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.

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 an upcoming 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.