Assistant US Attorney

Closing Date: 19th October, 2026

Description:

Job Description:
The Criminal Division prosecutes a wide range of federal criminal matters, including criminal immigration, terrorism, narcotics distribution, illegal firearm possession, violent crime, child exploitation/child pornography, human trafficking, transnational organized crime, complex securities and fraud investigations, health care fraud, and public corruption. The Division also prosecutes violent crime and other offenses. The Assistant U.S. Attorney hired for this position will primarily prosecute drug trafficking offenses and criminal immigration offenses and may prosecute other types of cases as needed. Duties that may be performed include, but are not limited to:

• Partnering with federal, state, and local law enforcement to manage criminal investigations and prosecutions brought in the federal courts in the Eastern District of Texas.
• Advising federal agents on questions of law and Departmental policy.
• Recommending charging decisions and proposing dispositions with regard to assigned cases.
• Researching and drafting all legal pleadings and being prepared to try cases in federal court.
• Investigating and pursuing asset forfeiture related to prosecutions.
• Overseeing and coordinating the preparation of litigation assignments for legal support staff.

Qualifications:
Required Qualifications: Applicants must possess a J.D. Degree (or equivalent) and be an active member in good standing of the bar (any U.S. jurisdiction).

United States citizenship is required.

Preferred Qualifications: Hiring preference will be given to applicants with prior felony trial experience and those who have demonstrated the ability to prosecute from the initial investigative stage through trial. Applicants must demonstrate a quick analytical ability to accurately and precisely articulate the critical issues in a case. Applicants must demonstrate superior oral and writing skills, as well as strong research and interpersonal skills, and good judgment. Applicants must possess excellent communication and courtroom skills and exhibit the ability to work in a supportive and professional manner with other attorneys, support staff, and client agencies. You must meet all qualification requirements upon the closing date of this announcement.

Salary:
Salary Information: Assistant United States Attorney's pay is administratively determined based, in part, on the number of years of professional attorney experience. The range of basic pay is $65,563,to $171,487 per year.

Plano, Texas: Salary is: $83,435 to $188,602 which includes 27.26% locality pay.

Number of Positions
1

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