Civil AUSA: Border Law & Federal Litigation

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

Job summary

United States Attorneys' Offices in Texas seeks an Assistant United States Attorney (AUSA) to join the Civil Division across Brownsville, McAllen, Laredo, or Corpus Christi. The role involves handling a broad civil docket, including land condemnation and immigration matters, from day one in a fast-paced environment.

The selected candidate will join a team dedicated to enforcing federal civil laws protecting life, liberty, and property, with a temporary appointment not-to-exceed 09/30/2029.

Qualifications

• J.D. degree and active bar membership by entry on duty date.
• U.S. citizenship required.
• Preference for experience in federal court litigation.
• Residence in the district or within 25 miles.

Responsibilities

• Litigate a broad range of civil and federal matters in the Civil Division.
• Handle land condemnation and immigration enforcement matters.
• Issue warrants and defend asylum and passport cases as part of civil litigation.
• Progressively assume more complex assignments with training.

Skills

Legal research

Legal writing

Courtroom experience

Time management

Interpersonal skills

Team collaboration

Professionalism

Education

J.D. degree

Bar admission

Job description

United States Attorneys' Offices in Texas seeks an Assistant United States Attorney (AUSA) to join the Civil Division across Brownsville, McAllen, Laredo, or Corpus Christi. The role involves handling a broad civil docket, including land condemnation and immigration matters, from day one in a fast-paced environment.

The selected candidate will join a team dedicated to enforcing federal civil laws protecting life, liberty, and property, with a temporary appointment not-to-exceed 09/30/2029.