Assistant United States Attorney/Border District Surge-TERM
Executive Office for U.S. Attorneys and the Office of the U.S. Attorneys
Posted: March 24, 2026 (2 days ago)
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Executive Office for U.S. Attorneys and the Office of the U.S. Attorneys
Department of Justice
Location
San Antonio, Texas
Salary
$77,876 - $197,100
per year
Type
Full-Time
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This job is for an Assistant United States Attorney in San Antonio, Texas, focusing on legal work to support the construction of the U.S.-Mexico border wall, including handling property acquisitions, negotiations with landowners, and court cases related to taking private land for federal use.
It involves interviewing people, verifying property ownership, and litigating disputes in a fast-paced government office.
A good fit would be a lawyer with at least one year of experience, strong attention to detail, and interest in real estate law and public service.
Our mission 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 ensure fair and impartial administration of justice for all Americans.
We strive to build a stronger office through recruitment efforts and by promoting professional development. We seek to further build on the legacy of excellence built by those who have come before us.
Required Qualifications: Applicants must possess a J.D. Degree, be an active member of the bar (any U.S. jurisdiction), and have at least 1 year post-J.D. legal or other relevant experience.
United States citizenship is required.
Preferred Qualifications: Strong academic credentials; sound judgment; experienced in Texas property law, real estate, and/or title work; exercises careful attention to detail in all work product; exceptional organizational, time management, and interpersonal skills; demonstrates initiative and can manage responsibilities independently while also collaborating effectively within a team environment; superior legal research and writing skills; strong ability to quickly analyze complex case issues with accuracy and precision; demonstrated commitment to professionalism, ethics, civility, and public service.
Successful candidates will be technologically proficient in standard office productivity software, familiar with navigating online public record databases, and possess strong presentation development and delivery skills.
You must meet all qualification requirements upon the closing date of this announcement. Applications will be reviewed on a rolling basis. Major Duties:
The U.S.
Attorney's Office is currently seeking to fill Assistant United States Attorney (AUSA) positions in our San Antonio, Texas office to perform legal work pertaining to the establishment of the Border Wall.
If selected, the individual will be working on land condemnation matters and related cases mostly involving the border with Mexico.
Duties will include owner and witness interviews, confirming land titles, property negotiations, and federal eminent domain litigation among other things.
Responsibilities will increase and assignments will become more complex as your training and experience progress.
Security Requirements: Initial appointment is conditioned upon a satisfactory preemployment adjudication. This includes fingerprint, credit and tax checks, and drug testing.
In addition, continued employment is subject to a favorable adjudication of a background investigation.
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.
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