Litigation - General (consumer) Attorney in Houston, TX

Government

Houston, TX

Litigation - General (consumer) Attorney in Houston, TX

Attorney

No

**Job Title: Assistant United States Attorney (Civil)**

**Job Responsibilities:**

The Assistant United States Attorney (AUSA) in the Civil Division of the Southern District of Texas is responsible for litigating a wide array of cases involving significant and complex issues on behalf of the United States in federal court. The role includes:

- Enforcing federal civil laws to protect life, liberty, and property.
- Working on immigration enforcement matters, issuing warrants, and defending asylum and passport cases, as well as general civil litigation.
- Engaging in a fast-paced, challenging, and varied caseload with frequent courtroom appearances.
- Increasing responsibilities and handling more complex civil assignments as training and experience progress.
- Collaborating with a team of dedicated legal professionals to uphold the Department of Justice's mission.

**Education and Experience Information:**

- Applicants must possess a Juris Doctor (.) degree.
- Be an active member of the bar in any . jurisdiction.
- Have at least one year of . legal or other relevant experience.
- United States citizenship is required.

Preferred qualifications include strong academic credentials, superior legal research and writing skills, quick analytical ability, high-volume courtroom experience, and outstanding organizational, time management, and interpersonal skills. Experience with first-chair jury trials is preferred. Candidates should be computer proficient and self-sufficient in legal research and writing.

**Salary Information:**

The salary for an Assistant United States Attorney is administratively determined and based, in part, on the number of years of professional attorney experience. The range of basic pay is $63, to $165,, excluding locality pay.

**Additional Information:**

- The position is located in Houston or McAllen, Texas.
- The Department of Justice offers a comprehensive benefits package, including paid vacation, sick leave, holidays, life insurance, health benefits, and participation in the Federal Employees Retirement System.
- Relocation expenses will not be authorized.
- Initial attorney positions at the Department of Justice are made on a 14-month temporary basis, pending favorable adjudication of a background investigation.
- Applicants should comply with professional conduct rules regarding potential conflicts of interest.
- Security requirements include a satisfactory preemployment adjudication comprising fingerprint, credit, and tax checks, and drug testing. Continued employment is contingent on a favorable background investigation.

**Application Process:**

Applicants must complete an occupational questionnaire and submit required documentation, including a resume, cover letter, and writing sample. Veterans' preference is considered positively in hiring, and applicants eligible for this preference must indicate it in their assessment questionnaire and provide supporting documentation.

**Evaluation Method:**

Applications will be reviewed to ensure all job requirements are met. An attorney interview panel will evaluate qualified applicants for interview selection. Applicants will be notified of interview selection, and the process includes a suitability/security background investigation, credit and tax checks, and a drug test.

**EEO Statement:**

The . government does not discriminate based on race, color, religion, sex, pregnancy, national origin, political affiliation, sexual orientation, marital status, disability, genetic information, age, membership in an employee organization, retaliation, parental status, military service, or other non-merit factors.

**Application Deadline:**

Applications must be submitted by 11:59 PM (ET) on September 30, 2025, for consideration.