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Employment

The hiring process of this office is designed to give full and fair consideration to each applicant. Because of staffing and budget limitations, we are able to make hiring commitments only to a limited number of the most highly qualified applicants. Although we can offer positions to only a very small percentage of those who submit applications, every applicant is of equal importance to us and we genuinely appreciate the interest expressed in this office.

To learn more about the hiring process and the status of current vacancies, please select from the following categories:
 

Assistant United States Attorney Positions

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Vacancy Announcement:  24-SDTX-12182581-AUSA
Position:  Assistant United States Attorney – Criminal
Location:  Brownsville, Texas
Number of Vacancies:  1 - As needed, additional positions may be filled using this announcement.
Type of Appointment:  Full-time/Perm
Opening Date:  10/30/2023
Closing Date:  10/29/2024
Who May Apply:  All U.S. Citizens
The full vacancy announcement can be found HERE.  

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Vacancy Announcement:  24-SDTX-12181014-AUSA 
Position:  Assistant United States Attorney – Criminal
Location:  Corpus Christi, Texas
Number of Vacancies:  1 - As needed, additional positions may be filled using this announcement.
Type of Appointment:  Full-time/Perm
Opening Date:  10/30/2023
Closing Date:  10/29/2024
Who May Apply:  All U.S. Citizens
The full vacancy announcement can be found HERE.

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Vacancy Announcement:  24-SDTX-12179756-AUSA
Position:  Assistant United States Attorney – Criminal
Location:  Houston, Texas
Number of Vacancies:  1 - As needed, additional positions may be filled using this announcement.
Type of Appointment:  Full-time/Perm
Opening Date:  10/30/2023
Closing Date:  10/29/2024
Who May Apply:  All U.S. Citizens
The full vacancy announcement can be found HERE.  

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Vacancy Announcement:  24-SDTX-12182407-AUSA 
Position:  Assistant United States Attorney – Civil
Location:  Laredo, Texas
Number of Vacancies:  1 - As needed, additional positions may be filled using this announcement.
Type of Appointment:  Full-time/Perm
Opening Date:  10/30/2023
Closing Date:  10/29/2024
Who May Apply:  All U.S. Citizens
The full vacancy announcement can be found HERE.

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Vacancy Announcement:  24-SDTX-12180250-AUSA
Position:  Assistant United States Attorney – Criminal
Location:  Laredo, Texas
Number of Vacancies:  1 - As needed, additional positions may be filled using this announcement.
Type of Appointment:  Full-time/Perm
Opening Date:  10/30/2023
Closing Date:  10/29/2024
Who May Apply:  All U.S. Citizens
The full vacancy announcement can be found HERE.

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Vacancy Announcement:  24-SDTX-12182538-AUSA
Position:  Assistant United States Attorney – Criminal
Location:  McAllen, Texas
Number of Vacancies:  1 - As needed, additional positions may be filled using this announcement.
Type of Appointment:  Full-time/Perm
Opening Date:  10/30/2023
Closing Date:  10/29/2024
The full vacancy announcement can be found HERE.

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Vacancy Announcement:  24-SDTX-12181823-AUSA
Position:  Assistant United States Attorney – Civil
Location:  McAllen, Texas
Number of Vacancies:  1 - As needed, additional positions may be filled using this announcement.
Type of Appointment:  Full-time/Perm
Opening Date:  10/30/2023
Closing Date:  10/29/2024
Who May Apply:  All U.S. Citizens
The full vacancy announcement can be found HERE.

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Vacancy Announcement: 24-SDTX-12320497-AUSA
Position: 
Assistant United States Attorney - Criminal (Financial Litigation)
Location:  Houston, Texas
Number of Vacancies:  1 - As needed, additional positions may be filled using this announcement.

Type of Appointment:  Full-time/Perm
Opening Date:  2/15/2024
Closing Date:  2/14/2025
Who May Apply:  All U.S. Citizens 
The full vacancy announcement can be found HERE.  

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How to Apply:  Applications for this announcement are being accepted online through USAJobs. Interested candidates must establish an account and have a valid login ID and password in order to apply via USAJobs

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Special Assistant United States Attorney Positions

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Vacancy Announcement: 23-1029 (00037660)
Position:  Special United States Attorney - Assistant Attorney General IV-V
Location:  Houston, Texas - Office of the Attorney General (Medicaid Fraud Control Unit)
Number of Vacancies:  1
Type of Appointment:  Full-time/Perm
Opening Date:  10/27/23
Closing Date:  Ongoing
Who May Apply:  All U.S. Citizens 
The full vacancy announcement can be found HERE.  

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Vacancy Announcement: 23-1071 (00037662)
Position:  Special United States Attorney - Assistant Attorney General IV-V
Location:  Houston, Texas - Office of the Attorney General (Medicaid Fraud Control Unit)
Number of Vacancies:  1
Type of Appointment:  Full-time/Perm
Opening Date:  10/27/23
Closing Date:  Ongoing
Who May Apply:  All U.S. Citizens 
The full vacancy announcement can be found HERE.  

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How to Apply: To apply for a job with the OAG, electronic applications can be submitted through either CAPPS Recruit or Work in Texas. A State of Texas application must be completed to be considered, and paper applications are not accepted. 

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Support Positions

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Applications for these announcements are being accepted online through USAJOBS/USAStaffing. Interested candidates must establish an account and have a valid login ID and password in order to apply via USAJobs.  

Law Student Intern Program

Updated February 20, 2024