Civil Assistant United States Attorney

Overview There is one Assistant U.S. Attorney position that will be located in Beaumont, Plano, Sherman, or Tyler, TX. This position is being announced as an AD 0905-21/29 depending on years of experience. Extended the announcement to 7/10/2026. Responsibilities The United States Attorney's Office for the Eastern District of Texas has a vacancy for an Assistant U.S. Attorney in the Civil Division in the Beaumont, Plano, Sherman, or Tyler, TX office. Attorneys in the Civil Division represent the United States, its agencies and their offices in both defensive and affirmative litigation. This position will be responsible for the litigation of claims involving, among other things, health care fraud, environmental matters, defense procurement fraud, torts, administrative enforcement actions, Touhy matters, prisoner litigation, housing and employment discrimination, and disability rights matters. The selected attorney will handle all aspects of investigations and cases, including gathering evidence, taking testimony, writing briefs, and appearing in court at hearings and trials. The attorney may also handle other types of cases as needed. Responsibilities will increase and assignments will become more complex as your training and experience progress. Requirements / Conditions of Employment You must be a U.S. Citizen or National. Initial appointment is conditioned upon a satisfactory pre-employment adjudication. This includes fingerprint, credit and tax checks, and drug testing. Continued employment is subject to a favorable adjudication of a background investigation. You must be registered for Selective Service, if applicable. J.D. degree and active member of the bar (any U.S. jurisdiction) required. Must reside in the district to which appointed or within 25 miles thereof. See 28 U.S.C. 545 for district specific information. 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 civil trial experience and those who have demonstrated the ability to litigate 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. Education Applicants must possess a J.D. Degree. Salary Information Assistant United States Attorneys 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. Beaumont and Tyler, Texas: Salary is $76,748 to $173,485, which includes 17.06% locality pay. Plano and Sherman, Texas: Salary is $83,435 to $188,602, which includes 27.26% locality pay. Other Benefits The Department of Justice offers a comprehensive benefits package that includes paid vacation; sick leave; holidays; telework; life insurance; health benefits; and participation in the Federal Employees Retirement System. Relocation Relocation expenses will not be authorized. Travel Occasional travel - You may be expected to travel for the position. Compliance Applications should familiarize themselves with the relevant rules of professional conduct regarding conflicts of interest and disclose any potential conflicts to this Office as described in the announcement. EEO Statement The United States government does not discriminate in employment on the basis of 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 factor. #J-18808-Ljbffr United States Attorneys' Offices