Assistant Attorney; Civil

Position: Assistant United States Attorney (Civil)
Summary

The U.S. Attorney's Office for the Southern District of Texas is among the largest and busiest in the nation, spanning 43 counties and 44,000 square miles and representing 8.3 million people from the Houston area to the Mexico border. Employment with the U.S. Attorney's Office is a unique, challenging, and rewarding experience for the highly motivated attorney.

This position is located in Laredo, Brownsville, Corpus Christi or McAllen, Texas.

Summary

The U.S. Attorney's Office for the Southern District of Texas is among the largest and busiest in the nation, spanning 43 counties and 44,000 square miles and representing 8.3 million people from the Houston area to the Mexico border. Employment with the U.S. Attorney's Office is a unique, challenging, and rewarding experience for the highly motivated attorney.

This position is located in Laredo, Brownsville, Corpus Christi or McAllen, Texas.

Overview

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Accepting applications

Open & closing dates

12/12/2025 to 09/30/2026

Salary $63,163 to - $195,100 per year Pay scale & grade AD 21

Locations

1 vacancy in the following locations:

Brownsville, TX

Corpus Christi, TX

Laredo, TX

McAllen, TX

Remote job No Telework eligible No Travel Required Occasional travel - You may be expected to travel for this position. Relocation expenses reimbursed No Appointment type Permanent Work schedule Full-time Service Excepted

Promotion potential

29

Job family (Series)

* 0905 Attorney

Supervisory status No Security clearance Other Drug test Yes Position sensitivity and risk Special-Sensitive (SS)/High Risk

Trust determination process

* Suitability/Fitness

Financial disclosure No Bargaining unit status No

Announcement number 26-SDTX--AUSA Control number

This job is open to

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The public

U.S. Citizens, Nationals or those who owe allegiance to the U.S.

Clarification from the agency

All United States Citizens and Nationals

Duties

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First round consideration will be given to applications submitted by January 12, 2026, at 11:59pm EST. The applicant list will be reviewed every 30 days.

If you are looking for a rewarding and challenging career in public service, consider applying to be an Assistant United States Attorney (AUSA) for the Southern District of Texas. As an AUSA, you will join the more than 100,000 dedicated public servants of the Department of Justice and will further the Department's mission of enforcing federal law, defending the interests of the United States, seeking just punishment for the guilty, and ensuring the impartial administration of justice for all Americans.

The United States Attorney's Office for the Southern District of Texas is at the forefront of national efforts to secure the border, stem narcotics trafficking, and deter and punish violent crime, and, as such, practicing in this district offers a fast-paced, challenging, and varied caseload, with frequent courtroom appearances.

Although the hiring process is rigorous and highly selective, if selected you will find that being an Assistant United States Attorney is more than just a job, you will be part of a dedicated team helping to enforce federal criminal and civil laws that protect the life, liberty and the property of your fellow citizens.

The U.S. Attorney's Office is currently seeking to fill Assistant United States Attorney (AUSA) positions in the Civil Division. It is an opportunity to litigate a broad range of cases involving significant, complex issues on behalf of the United States in federal court. Working in the Civil Division, you will be part of a dedicated team helping to enforce federal civil laws that protect life, liberty, and property.

If selected, the individual will be working on land condemnation matters and related cases involving the border with Mexico, as well as immigration enforcement matters, issuing warrants, defending asylum and passport cases, and general civil litigation matters.

Responsibilities will increase and civil assignments may become more complex as your training and experience progress.

Please be advised the Southern District of Texas is advertising this position in all AD grades from 21 to 29. The grade is generally determined based on the number of years of professional Attorney experience the applicant possesses. The advertised salary range corresponds to the specified grades.

The selected individual will serve in the Civil Division, in either our Laredo, Brownsville, Corpus Christi or McAllen office.

For more information on the Department of Justice and the U.S. Attorney's Office, visit:

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Requirements

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Conditions of employment

* You must be a United States Citizen or National.

* Initial appointment is conditioned upon a satisfactory preemployment adjudication. This includes fingerprint, credit and tax checks, and drug testing. Continued employment is subject to a favorable adjudication of a background investigation.

* If you are a male applicant born after December 31, 1959, you must certify that you have registered…