Assistant US Attorney

Executive Office for U.S. Attorneys and the Office of the U.S. Attorneys · Department of Justice

📍 Lubbock, Texas 💰 $76748 – $180078/yr

Quick Facts

Hiring Agency: Executive Office for U.S. Attorneys and the Office of the U.S. Attorneys
Department: Department of Justice
Location: Lubbock, Texas
Salary: $76748 – $180078/yr
Hiring Path: Public
Number of Openings: 1
Security Clearance: Other
Date Posted: 2026-09-10
Application Deadline: 2026-09-24

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Job Summary

If you are looking for an exciting and challenging career, this is the position for you! 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 join a dedicated team helping to enforce Federal criminal and civil laws that protect life, liberty and the property of citizens.

http://www.justice.gov/careers/careers.html This position is located in Lubbock, Texas

Key Responsibilities

The Assistant United States Attorney (AUSA) will serve in the Criminal Division of the Lubbock office. The position currently being filled will investigate and prosecute cases involving illegal immigration, illegal trafficking of dangerous drugs and human beings, and targeting the Cartels and Transitional Criminal Organizations designated as Foreign Terrorist Organizations (FTOs) and Specially Designated Global Terrorists (SDGTs).

Duties to be performed: Partner with federal, state, and local law enforcement to manage criminal investigations and prosecutions brought in the federal courts in the Northern District of Texas. Advise federal agents on questions of law and Departmental policy. Recommend charging decisions and proposes dispositions with regard to assigned cases. Research and draft all legal pleadings and be prepared to try cases in federal court.

Investigate and pursue asset forfeiture related to prosecutions. Oversee and coordinate the preparation of litigation assignments for legal support staff. Responsibilities will increase and assignments will become more complex as your training and experience progress. Residency Requirements: Assistant United States Attorneys generally must reside in the district to which he or she is appointed or within 25 miles thereof. See 28 U.S.C. 545 for district-specific information.

Selective Service: If you are a male applicant born after December 31, 1959, you must certify that you have registered with the Selective Service System, or are exempt from having to do so under the Selective Service Law. See www.sss.gov.

Requirements & Education

Applicants must possess a J.D. Degree

Contact

Felisa.Martin2@usdoj.gov · 214-659-8758

Frequently Asked Questions

Which agency is hiring for this position?

This position is with Executive Office for U.S. Attorneys and the Office of the U.S. Attorneys, Department of Justice.

What is the salary for this position?

The posted pay range is $76748 – $180078/yr.

What security clearance is required?

This position requires a Other security clearance.

What is the application deadline?

Applications close on 2026-09-24.

Who is eligible to apply?

This position is open under the 'Public' hiring path.