Assistant United States Attorney (Criminal)

US-Executive-Office-For-U.S.-Attorneys-and-the-Office-of-the-U.S.-Attorneys-; Alpine (TX); On-site; USD 65,000 - 80,000; Full time

Job summary

US-Executive-Office-For-U.S.-Attorneys-and-the-Office-of-the-U.S.-Attorneys- seeks entry-level attorneys who recently graduated or will graduate by June 1, 2027. The role emphasizes strong academics, legal writing, and research skills, with mandatory U.S. citizenship and bar eligibility by duty date.

Applicants may explore a Law Clerk path if bar results are pending, with bar membership required within 14 months of duty date. This position supports federal enforcement and the Office's mission.

Qualifications

• JD from an accredited law school completed within the last 8 months OR expected graduation by June 1, 2027.
• Active membership of the bar (any U.S. jurisdiction) by entry on duty date.
• If selected for a Law Clerk path, JD required by entry on duty date and bar membership within 14 months.
• U.S. citizenship is required.

Responsibilities

• Focus on enforcing federal laws and defending U.S. interests.
• Support professional development and recruitment efforts within the Office.

Skills

Legal writing

Legal research

Analytical ability

Judgment

Courtroom skills

Organizational skills

Education

J.D. degree from accredited law school

Active bar membership (U.S. jurisdiction) by entry on duty

Bar exam pending with timeline as described

Job description

Our mission is to enforce the law and defend the interests of the United States, provide Federal leadership in preventing and controlling crime, seek just punishment for those guilty of unlawful behavior, and ensure fair and impartial administration of justice for all Americans. We strive to build a stronger office through recruitment efforts and by promoting professional development. We seek to further build on the legacy of excellence built by those who have come before us.

THIS IS AN ENTRY-LEVEL POSITION FOR RECENT GRADUATES.

Required Qualifications:

• Must have graduated with a J.D. degree from an accredited law school within the last 8 months OR be scheduled to graduate from an accredited law school on or before June 1, 2027. Class rank required within top 1/3 of law school class. If not already licensed, applicant must (1) have taken a state bar exam and are awaiting results or (2) will take a state bar exam within eight months of law school graduation.*
• Assistant United States Attorney's 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.
• *Alternately, applicants who are chosen for an AUSA position, but have yet to pass the bar exam may apply to the office's Law Clerk announcement where only a J.D. degree is required by entry on duty date. The applicant will then work in the District as a Law Clerk while awaiting bar results. Active membership of the bar (any jurisdiction) will be required within 14 months of entry on duty date. Please note your interest in a Law Clerk position within your application's Cover Letter.
• United States citizenship is required.

Preferred Qualifications:

• Hiring preferences also include strong academics, outstanding organizational skills, superior legal writing and research ability, demonstrated analytical ability, good judgment and courtroom skills, and a commitment to professionalism, ethics, civility, and public service.

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