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Assistant United States Attorney (Civil - Border Fence)

Executive Office for U.S. Attorneys and the Office of the U.S. Attorneys · Laredo, Texas, United States · Onsite · $63,163 - $195,100/year
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Position Overview

Location: Laredo, Texas, United States United States flag
Compensation: $63,163 - $195,100/year
Position: Senior
Type: Job
Practice Area: General Practice
Remote: No
Posted:
Deadline: Sep 30, 2026

Job Description

Required Qualifications: Applicants must possess a J.D. Degree, be an active member of the bar (any U.S. jurisdiction), and have at least 1* year post-J.D. legal or other relevant experience. 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 Laredo or McAllen, TX. You must meet all qualification requirements upon the closing date of this announcement.

Requirements

Required Qualifications: Applicants must possess a J.D. Degree, be an active member of the bar (any U.S. jurisdiction), and have at least 1* year post-J.D. legal or other relevant experience. 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 Laredo or McAllen, TX. You must meet all qualification requirements upon the closing date of this announcement.

Perks & Benefits

Legal career opportunities, Professional development, Competitive compensation, Health benefits, Retirement planning

About This Role

Executive Office for U.S. Attorneys and the Office of the U.S. Attorneys is seeking a Assistant United States Attorney (Civil - Border Fence) to join their General Practice team at the Senior level. This is a Full time, Onsite position based in Laredo, Texas, United States.

Interested candidates are encouraged to review the full job description above and apply through LegalAlphabet to be considered for this opportunity.

Compensation

$63,163 - $195,100/year

Practice Area

General Practice

Position

Senior

Applicant Location Requirements

Applicants must be located in: US

Application Contact

Contact: Executive Office for U.S. Attorneys and the Office of the U.S. Attorneys Hiring Team

Application Deadline

September 30, 2026

Employment Type

Full time

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