Assistant United States Attorney (Civil Immigration) Term Appt

About the Role

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. 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, 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 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.

This position is being announced at the AD 0905-21/29 level depending on years of experience.

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 cases as needed, with responsibilities increasing and assignments becoming more complex as training and experience progress.

Requirements

• Must be a U.S. Citizen or National.
• Initial appointment is conditioned upon a satisfactory preemployment adjudication, including fingerprint, credit, and tax checks, as well as 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 professionally with attorneys, support staff, and client agencies.

Pay

Assistant United States Attorney pay is administratively determined based on years of professional attorney experience. The range of basic pay is $65,563 to $171,487 per year.

• Beaumont and Tyler, Texas: $76,748 to $173,485 (includes 17.06% locality pay).
• Plano and Sherman, Texas: $83,435 to $188,602 (includes 27.26% locality pay).

Benefits

The Department of Justice offers a comprehensive benefits package, including:

• 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.
• All initial attorney appointments to the Department of Justice are made on a 14-month (temporary) basis pending favorable adjudication of a background investigation.

Additional Information

• Relocation expenses will not be authorized.
• Occasional travel may be required.
• Applicants should familiarize themselves with professional conduct rules regarding potential conflicts of interest.
• Current or former political appointees must disclose their status to the HR Office.