Assistant United States Attorney (Criminal)

Assistant United States Attorney (Criminal) Hiring Organization: USAO Western District of Texas Appointment Type: Attorney Permanent Location: Alpine, Del Rio, El Paso, Midland, Texas Application Deadline: Friday, July 31, 2026 About the Office With a diverse and talented workforce of over 100,000 men and women, Justice leads the Nation in ensuring the protection of all Americans while preserving their constitutional freedoms. You can be part of a dedicated team helping to enforce Federal criminal and civil laws that protect life, liberty, and the property of citizens. The Western District of Texas covers 93,000 square miles and approximately 660 miles of U.S. border with Mexico, putting the District on the front lines of the fight against illegal immigration and transnational organized crime. Our mission is to enforce the law and defend the interests of the United States, provide Federal leadership in preventing and controlling crime, seek just punishment for those guilty of unlawful behavior, and to administer and enforce the Nation's laws to ensure fair and impartial administration of justice for all Americans. We strive to build a stronger office through recruitment efforts and maintain the high standards of the office by promoting professional development. We seek to build a legacy of excellence. Job Description Assistant United States Attorneys (AUSAs) in the Criminal Division prosecute a wide variety of federal crimes. They will investigate and prosecute an assortment of cases with a particular focus on illegal immigration, drug trafficking, human trafficking, firearms trafficking, human smuggling, and transnational organized crime, including Mexican drug cartels. They will assist federal law enforcement agents in structuring and implementing criminal investigative plans and strategies, and litigate cases of varying degrees of complexity from start to finish. Responsibilities will increase and assignments will become more complex as training and experience progress. Qualifications 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: Hiring preferences include strong academics, outstanding organizational skills, superior legal writing and research ability, demonstrated analytical ability, good judgment and courtroom skills, and a commitment to professionalism, ethics, civility, and public service. You must meet all qualification requirements upon the closing date of this announcement. Salary Alpine, Del Rio, El Paso, and Midland: $76,748 to $197,100 (includes 17.06% locality pay) Number of Positions Several vacancies in Alpine, Del Rio, El Paso, and Midland, Texas. Travel Occasional travel – You may be expected to travel for this position. Relocation Expenses Relocation expenses are not authorized. #J-18808-Ljbffr The United States Department of Justice