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Assistant United States Attorney - TERM (Civil) Border Fence

Executive Office for U.S. Attorneys and the Office of the U.S. Attorneys
Houston, Texas, United Statesfull_timeVerifiedPosted 4 Aug 2026Federal job ยท Source: USAJobs.gov
๐Ÿ’ฐ $197,100/yr($88,510/yr โ€“ $197,100/yr)

About the role

Required Qualifications: Applicants must possess a J.D. degree (or equivalent) and be an active member of the bar (any U.S. jurisdiction) by their entry on duty date. Law school graduates and current law students taking a July 2026 bar examination may be considered, subject to the foregoing requirements. United States citizenship is required. Preferred Qualifications: Strong academic credentials, superior legal research and writing skills, quick analytical ability to accurately and precisely articulate critical case-related issues, high-volume courtroom experience, outstanding organizational, time management, and interpersonal skills, the ability to work in a supportive and professional team environment with other AUSAs, support staff, and investigative agencies, and a demonstrated commitment to professionalism, ethics, civility, and public service. Courtroom experience, including first-chair jury trials, is preferred. Successful candidates will be computer proficient, capable of doing their own legal research and writing, and self-sufficient in preparing day-to-day correspondence and pleadings. As needed, additional positions may be filled using this announcement. All initial attorney positions to the Department of Justice are made on a 14-month (temporary) basis. This position is located in Houston, TX. You must meet all qualification requirements upon the closing date of this announcement. This is a temporary position not-to-exceed 3 years.

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