AUSA, Civil Federal Litigation & Border Justice

United States Attorneys' Offices; Laredo (TX); On-site; USD 77,000 - 197,000; Full time

Job summary

The U.S. Attorney's Office for the Southern District of Texas is seeking Assistant United States Attorneys in the Civil Division, with postings in Brownsville, McAllen, Corpus Christi, or Laredo.

This federal role involves litigating a broad range of civil matters in federal court, including land condemnation and immigration enforcement, with a rigorous but rewarding path for qualified attorneys. Successful candidates will have a J.D.

Qualifications

• Applicants must possess a J.D. degree (or equivalent) and be an active member of the bar by their entry on duty date.
• United States citizenship is required.
• Residency in the district or within 25 miles is required.
• This is a temporary appointment not-to-exceed 2029-09-30.

Responsibilities

• Litigate a broad range of federal civil matters in the Civil Division.
• Work on land condemnation matters, border and immigration enforcement cases, and related litigation.
• Provide day-to-day legal work and support in federal court proceedings.

Skills

Legal research

Oral advocacy

Written communication

Attention to detail

Education

J.D. degree

Job description

The U.S. Attorney's Office for the Southern District of Texas is seeking Assistant United States Attorneys in the Civil Division, with postings in Brownsville, McAllen, Corpus Christi, or Laredo.

This federal role involves litigating a broad range of civil matters in federal court, including land condemnation and immigration enforcement, with a rigorous but rewarding path for qualified attorneys. Successful candidates will have a J.D.