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Assistant United States Attorney (Border Wall)

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

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This job in plain English

The U.S. Attorney's Office for the Western District of Texas in San Antonio, Texas is hiring Assistant United States Attorneys. The lawyers will handle legal work for the border wall, mainly land condemnation cases along the Mexico border. The job is full-time for a term of up to 4 years, with only a few openings and occasional travel.

Few vacancies in San Antonio, TX; more may be filled as needed.

Can you apply?

Yes, if you are a U.S. citizen: this job is open to everyone.

  • Open to everyoneAny U.S. citizen or national can apply. Some jobs also accept non-citizens; the announcement says so.

This job is open to the public, but only U.S. citizens and nationals can apply. The agency clarified that this includes all United States citizens and nationals.

What you would do

  • Interview property owners and witnesses in border wall land cases.
  • Confirm land titles for properties needed for the border wall.
  • Negotiate property purchases with landowners.
  • Litigate federal eminent domain cases, where the government takes private land.
  • Conduct legal research and write court documents.

Do you qualify for AD-21 (up to AD-29)?

With experience: You need at least 1 year of post-J.D. legal or other relevant experience. The announcement does not name a grade level for this experience; pay is set by years of attorney experience, from AD-21 to AD-29.

With education: You must have a J.D. (law degree). The school must be accredited by an accrediting body recognized by the U.S. Department of Education.

Licenses and certifications you need:

  • Active member of the bar in any U.S. jurisdiction (permission to practice law)

How to apply well

What to send:

  • Online occupational questionnaire, about 20 minutes to complete
  • Cover letter
  • Resume, no more than two pages, with start and end dates including month, day, and year
  • DD 214 and other proof if claiming veterans' preference
  • SF 15 if claiming 10-point veterans' preference
  • SF-50 and a statement if you are a current or former political appointee

How you will be rated: Your application is first checked to confirm you meet all job requirements. An attorney interview panel then reviews qualified applicants and recommends who to interview. Missing required information may make you ineligible or lower your rating.

Tips for this job:

  • Keep your resume to two pages or less, or you will be ruled ineligible.
  • Include the month, day, and year for each job's start and end dates.
  • If you claim veterans' preference, indicate it in the questionnaire and submit your DD 214 and any SF 15 form.

Good to know before you apply

Schedule: Full-time. Occasional travel may be required.

Incentives and relocation: None stated. Relocation expenses will not be authorized.

Conditions of employment:

  • Background check with fingerprint, credit and tax checks
  • Drug test
  • Secret security clearance
  • Must live in the district or within 25 miles of it
  • Selective Service registration for men born after 1959
  • Must meet all qualification requirements by the closing date
  • Term appointment not to exceed 4 years
  • Must disclose if you were a political appointee in the last 5 years

We wrote this summary automatically from the official announcement. The announcement on USAJOBS is the only one that counts: read it before you apply.

Job details

Salary
$77,876 – $197,100 per year
Pay scale and grade
AD-21 (up to AD-29) · Administratively determined
Location
San Antonio, Texas
Appointment
Term
Work schedule
Full-time
Service
Excepted
Openings
Few
Security clearance
Secret
Travel
Occasional travel
Drug test
Not required
Supervisory
No
Occupation
Attorney (0905)
Announcement
26-WDTX-12996117-AUSA-18