Assistant United States Attorney - Civil

Executive Office for U.S. Attorneys and the Office of the U.S. Attorneys•Houston, TX

4d•Onsite

About The Position

The U.S. Attorney’s Office for the Southern District of Texas is hiring an Assistant United States Attorney in its Civil Division in Houston, Texas. The attorney will litigate a broad range of complex civil cases involving significant issues on behalf of the United States in federal court and help enforce federal civil laws protecting life, liberty, and property. Assignments and responsibilities may grow in complexity as training and experience progress. The role offers the opportunity to manage consequential litigation and serve the Department of Justice’s mission to enforce federal law, defend the interests of the United States, and administer justice impartially. The position is offered at pay grades AD-21 through AD-29, which generally correspond to years of professional attorney experience. The stated salary range is $88,510 to $197,100, including applicable locality pay. Selected candidates may be eligible for a $20,000 signing bonus subject to a three-year service commitment. Relocation expenses or an additional relocation incentive may be authorized or considered based on qualifications and circumstances. The position is based in Houston, Texas. Assistant United States Attorneys generally must reside in the district of appointment or within 25 miles of it. Travel averages one to five nights per month and may vary.

Requirements

J.D. degree or equivalent by the entry-on-duty date; law school graduates and current law students taking an upcoming bar examination may be considered, subject to the degree and bar requirements.
Active membership in the bar of any U.S. jurisdiction by the entry-on-duty date.
U.S. citizenship.
Residence in the district of appointment or within 25 miles of it.
Satisfactory preemployment adjudication, including fingerprint, credit, and tax checks, and drug testing; continued employment is subject to a favorable background investigation.
Selective Service registration, if applicable.
Applicants must meet all qualification requirements by the announcement’s closing date.

Nice To Haves

Strong academic credentials.
Superior legal research and writing skills.
Quick analytical ability and precision in articulating critical case-related issues.
High-volume courtroom experience.
Outstanding organizational, time-management, and interpersonal skills.
Ability to work supportively and professionally with other AUSAs, support staff, and investigative agencies.
Demonstrated commitment to professionalism, ethics, civility, and public service.
Courtroom experience, including first-chair jury trials.
Computer proficiency and ability to conduct independent legal research and writing, and prepare day-to-day correspondence and pleadings.

Responsibilities

Litigate a broad range of complex civil cases on behalf of the United States in federal court.
Help enforce federal civil laws that protect life, liberty, and property.
Manage consequential matters and represent the United States in federal court.
Take on civil assignments that may increase in complexity as training and experience progress.