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 investigate and prosecute drug, immigration, firearms, fraud and violent crimes through grand jury, trial and appeal, working with federal, state and local law-enforcement partners. Applicants need a J.D. and active bar membership in a U.S. state or territory, with trial experience preferred. 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 permanent and full-time, and open to the public. Apply by 11/06/2026 through USAJOBS.
Requirements
J.D. degree and active bar membership in a U.S. state or territory, with trial experience preferred; 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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