Assistant United States Attorney (Criminal)
- Location
- Alpine, Texas, United States
- Work arrangement
- On-site
- Employment type
- Full-time
- Category
- Legal
- Industry
- Legal
- Salary
- $76,748 – $197,100 / year
- Openings
- 4
- Apply by
- 6 Nov 2026
About the role
Prosecute federal crimes in the Western District of Texas as an Assistant United States Attorney (Criminal), with posts in Alpine, Del Rio, El Paso and Midland. In the Criminal Division you will handle investigations, grand-jury proceedings, trials and appeals covering drug, immigration, firearms, fraud and violent crimes, working with federal, state and local law-enforcement partners. This is an entry-level post for J.D. graduates within the last eight months or graduating in December 2026, with an active bar licence. Applicants must reside in the district or within 25 miles of it. Pay is $76,748 to $197,100 a year (AD-21), with the range reflecting locality pay across the district. The post is full-time and open to the public. Apply by 11/06/2026 through USAJOBS.
Requirements
J.D. degree (graduated within the last eight months or graduating in December 2026) and an active bar licence; applicants must reside in the district or within 25 miles of it.
How to apply
- Select Apply now.
- You are taken to Department of Justice — Executive Office for U.S. Attorneys (U.S. Attorney's Office, Western District of Texas)’s own application page to send your application.
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