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Assistant United States Attorney
Executive Office for U.S. Attorneys and the Office of the U.S. Attorneys · Posted 43 days ago
About the Role
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 10 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 highly motivated attorneys. This position is located in McAllen, TX.
What You'll Do
- →First round consideration will be given to applications submitted by September 4, 2026, at 11:59pm EST.
- →Applicant list will be reviewed every 30 days.
- →The Southern District of Texas (SDTX) sits at the front line of the most consequential legal work in America: securing our border, dismantling narcotics trafficking networks, holding fraudsters who steal from the public accountable, and taking violent criminals off the streets.
- →If you want a legal career that matters-not just a job that pays-this is it.
- →As an Assistant United States Attorney (AUSA) in SDTX, you won't sit on the sidelines or wait years to cut your teeth leading major cases and investigations.
- →You'll be in courtrooms across one of the busiest, most dynamic districts in the country, carrying a fast-paced, varied caseload from day one.
- →And you'll do it in the furtherance of the Department of Justice's mission to enforce federal law, defend the interests of the United States, and ensure justice is administered impartially for every American.
- →This work is hard, and the hiring process is rigorous.
- →We're looking for prosecutors-both aspiring and experienced-with sound judgment, grit, and an unwavering commitment to the rule of law.
- →In return, you'll join a team doing some of the most important public service work in the country: protecting the life, liberty, and property of your fellow citizens.
- →If that's the kind of challenge you're built for, we want to hear from you.
- →Please note that we are hiring for this position in all grades from AD 21 to AD 29, which are generally calculated based on the number of years of professional work experience as an attorney a candidate has.
- →The advertised salary range corresponds to these grades.
- →The selected individual will serve in the McAllen, TX office.
Requirements
- ✓Applicants must possess a J.D.
- ✓Degree by Enter on Duty (EOD) date.
Personality Fit
Job ID: 56d0b8f0-235d-463e-8640-45c2f44d8138
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