Assistant United States Attorney (Civil Immigration) Term Appt

This is a term position not-to-exceed September 30, 2029, subject to availability of funds. The position may be extended or made permanent without further advertising. All initial attorney appointments to the Department of Justice are made on a 14-month (temporary) basis pending favorable adjudication of a background investigation.

About the role

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. The position will be based in the Beaumont, Plano, Sherman, or Tyler office. Attorneys in the Civil Division represent the United States, its agencies, and their offices in both defensive and affirmative litigation of claims involving 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 manage all aspects of civil immigration matters, 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 training and experience progress.

Responsibilities

• Manage all aspects of civil immigration matters, including gathering evidence, taking testimony, writing briefs, and appearing in court at hearings and trials.
• Handle other types of civil cases as needed, including health care fraud, environmental matters, defense procurement fraud, torts, administrative enforcement actions, Touhy matters, prisoner litigation, housing and employment discrimination, and disability rights matters.
• Responsibilities and case complexity will increase with training and experience.

Requirements

• Must be a U.S. Citizen or National.
• Initial appointment is conditioned upon a satisfactory preemployment adjudication, including fingerprint, credit, and tax checks, and drug testing.
• Continued employment is subject to a favorable adjudication of a background investigation.
• Must be registered for Selective Service, if applicable.
• J.D. degree and active membership in good standing 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: Applicants must possess a J.D. Degree (or equivalent) and be an active member in good standing of the bar (any U.S. jurisdiction).
• Preferred:
  • Demonstrated quick analytical ability to accurately and precisely articulate critical issues in a case.
  • Superior oral and writing skills, as well as strong research and interpersonal skills, and good judgment.
  • Excellent communication and courtroom skills.
  • Ability to work in a supportive and professional manner with other attorneys, support staff, and client agencies.

Pay

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.

• 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.

Benefits

The Department of Justice offers a comprehensive benefits package that includes:

• Paid vacation, sick leave, and holidays.
• Telework options.
• Life insurance and health benefits.
• Participation in the Federal Employees Retirement System.

Schedule

• This is a term position currently funded through September 30, 2029.
• Occasional travel may be required.

Additional Information

• Relocation expenses will not be authorized.
• Applicants should familiarize themselves and comply with relevant rules of professional conduct regarding potential conflicts of interest.
• If you are a male applicant born after December 31, 1959, you must certify registration with the Selective Service System or exemption under Selective Service Law (see www.sss.gov).
• Current or former political appointees must disclose their status to the HR Office; failure to do so may result in disciplinary action, including removal from Federal Service.