Mission-Driven Federal Civil Litigator (AUSA)

United States Attorneys' Offices; Corpus Christi (TX); On-site; USD 66,000 - 197,000; Full time

Benefits offered by this job

Signing bonus

Relocation incentive

Job summary

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

You will tackle high‑stakes federal cases in a mission‑driven environment, including land condemnation near the border and immigration matters, with opportunities to lead investigations and advocate in federal court. Pay ranges AD‑21 to AD‑29, with a $20,000 signing bonus and potential relocation incentives;

Qualifications

• J.D. degree and active bar admission by start date or early duty.
• US citizenship is required.
• Strong academic credentials with excellent research and writing skills.

Responsibilities

• Tackle high-stakes federal cases and lead complex investigations.
• Represent the United States in federal court and handle civil litigation.
• Work in the Civil Division on border-related land condemnation and immigration matters.

Skills

Legal research

Legal writing

Courtroom experience

Public service mindset

Education

J.D. degree

Active bar admission

Job description

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

You will tackle high‑stakes federal cases in a mission‑driven environment, including land condemnation near the border and immigration matters, with opportunities to lead investigations and advocate in federal court. Pay ranges AD‑21 to AD‑29, with a $20,000 signing bonus and potential relocation incentives;