Assistant U.S. Attorney – Criminal Division (Term)

About the role

The United States Attorney's Office is seeking qualified attorneys to serve as Assistant U.S. Attorneys in the Criminal Division on a term basis. Selected candidates will work in one of the Eastern District of Texas locations—Beaumont, Sherman, Texarkana, or Tyler—handling federal criminal prosecutions.

Key responsibilities

• Partner with federal, state, and local law enforcement to manage investigations and prosecutions.
• Advise agents on legal questions and Departmental policy.
• Recommend charging decisions and propose case dispositions.
• Research, draft, and file legal pleadings; prepare for and conduct trials in federal court.
• Investigate and pursue asset forfeiture related to prosecutions.
• Oversee and coordinate litigation assignments for legal support staff.

Required profile

• U.S. citizen or national.
• J.D. degree and active membership in a state bar.
• Residency within the district or within 25 miles of the appointed location.
• Successful completion of pre‑employment adjudication (fingerprint, credit, tax checks, drug testing) and favorable background investigation.
• Selective Service registration for applicable male applicants.

Required skills

What we offer

• Term appointment through September 30, 2029, with potential for extension or conversion to a permanent position.
• Opportunity to prosecute a wide range of federal criminal matters, including drug trafficking and immigration offenses.
• Professional development within a federal law enforcement environment.