What are the responsibilities and job description for the Assistant U.S. Attorney position at U.S. Department of Justice?
Beaumont, TX 77701 - United States
Overview of the United States Attorney's Office - Eastern District of Texas.
The mission of the United States Attorney's Office, Texas, Eastern, 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 administer and enforce the Nation's laws to ensure fair and impartial administration of justice for all Americans. With a talented workforce of over 100,000 people, the mission of the Department of Justice is to uphold the rule of law, keep our country safe, and protect civil rights. You will be part of a dedicated team helping to enforce Federal criminal and civil laws that protect life, liberty and the property of citizens.
The U.S. Attorney's Office for Texas, Eastern is a large district consisting of six staffed offices located in Beaumont, Lufkin, Plano, Sherman, Texarkana, and Tyler, Texas. The U.S. Attorney's Office works closely with federal agencies and law enforcement personnel located throughout the District and in the Dallas/Fort Worth and Houston metropolitan areas. Our mission to represent the people of the United States in a manner that will instill confidence in the fairness and integrity of our office and the judicial system, and to conduct our work with the highest integrity.
The Office adheres to the highest standards of excellence and ethical behavior while pursuing justice.
Please note: This is a term position not-to-exceed September 30, 2029, subject to availability of funds. This position may be extended, or made permanent, without further advertising.
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. Attorneys hired for these positions 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.
Please note: This is a term position not-to-exceed September 30, 2029, subject to availability of funds. This position may be extended, or made permanent, without further advertising.
Required Qualifications: Applicants must possess a J.D. Degree (or equivalent), be an active member in good standing of the bar (any U.S. jurisdiction) and have at least one-year post-J.D. (or equivalent) legal or other relevant experience.
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.
How To Apply To apply for this position, you must complete the occupational questionnaire and submit the documentation specified in the Required Documents section above.
The complete application package must be submitted by 11:59 PM (ET) on 06/19/2026 to receive consideration.
1. To begin, click Apply Online to create a USAJOBS account or log in to your existing account. Follow the prompts to select your USAJOBS resume and/or other supporting documents and complete the occupational questionnaire.
2. Click the Submit My Answers button to submit your application package. (It is your responsibility to ensure your responses and appropriate documentation are submitted prior to the closing date.)
3. To verify your application is complete, log into your USAJOBS account, https://my.usajobs.gov/Account/Login, select the Application Status link and then select the more information link for this position. The Details page will display the status of your application, the documentation received and processed, and any correspondence the agency has sent related to this application. Your uploaded documents may take several hours to clear the virus scan process. To return to an incomplete application, log into your USAJOBS account and click Update Application in the vacancy announcement. You must re-select your resume and/or other documents from your USAJOBS account or your application will be incomplete. You are encouraged to apply online.
Applying online will allow you to review and track the status of your application. However, should you not be able to apply online, please contact Eastern District of Texas at (409) 839-2538 or email at joni.broussard@usdoj.gov, prior to the closing date of this announcement to request an alternate method of applying. The Point of Contact for this vacancy announcement is Eastern District of Texas who can be reached at (409) 839-2538 or joni.broussard@usdoj.gov
Applicants should familiarize themselves and comply with the relevant rules of professional conduct regarding any possible conflicts of interest in connection with their applications. In particular, please notify this Office if you currently represent clients or adjudicate matters in which this Office is involved and/or you have a family member who is representing clients or adjudicating matters in which this Office is involved so that we can evaluate any potential conflicts of interest or disqualification issues that may need to be addressed under those circumstances.
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, Texarkana, and Tyler, Texas: Salary is $76,748 to $173,485, which includes 17.06% locality pay.
Sherman, Texas: Salary is $83,435 to $188,602, which includes 27.26% locality pay.
Salary : $65,563 - $171,487