68 legal and compliance jobs are open in Texas, on employers' own career pages, from 39 employers. 100 percent of these postings list a pay range. The middle half of listed pay runs from $125,117 to $149,808, with a median of $137,488. The places with the most are Dallas, TX (10); Salt Lake City, UT (10); Austin, TX (9). A typical posting has been open 20 days.
Applications here go through USAJOBS (60%), Workday (22%), Greenhouse (12%), iCIMS (4%).
Open legal and compliance jobs
Showing the newest 50 of 68. See the rest in the app.
Executive Office for U.S. Attorneys and the Office of the U.S. Attorneys, Department of Justice
Houston, TX · Posted Oct 16
Assistant United States Attorney - Appellate
$88,510 to $197,100 a yearSeen todayNew this weekEntry levelFederal (USAJOBS)
As an AUSA, you'll join the elite ranks of federal prosecutors to manage complex litigation, pursue justice, and defend the rule of law.
Executive Office for U.S. Attorneys and the Office of the U.S. Attorneys, Department of Justice
Brownsville, TX and 3 more places · Posted Oct 16
Assistant United States Attorney - Civil
$65,563 to $197,100 a yearSeen todayNew this weekEntry levelFederal (USAJOBS)
As an AUSA, you'll join the elite ranks of federal prosecutors to manage complex litigation, pursue justice, and defend the rule of law.
Executive Office for U.S. Attorneys and the Office of the U.S. Attorneys, Department of Justice
McAllen, TX · Posted Oct 16
Assistant United States Attorney - Criminal
$76,748 to $197,100 a yearSeen todayNew this weekEntry levelFederal (USAJOBS)
As an AUSA, you'll join the elite ranks of federal prosecutors to manage complex litigation, pursue justice, and defend the rule of law.
Executive Office for U.S. Attorneys and the Office of the U.S. Attorneys, Department of Justice
Dallas, TX · Posted Oct 16
Legal Administrative Specialist (Litigation Support)
$54,857 to $71,315 a year54% below the median listed hereSeen todayNew this weekFederal (USAJOBS)
This position is also being announced to applicants via Delegated Examining procedures under 26-NDTX-13076016-DE
Executive Office for U.S. Attorneys and the Office of the U.S. Attorneys, Department of Justice
Dallas, TX · Posted Oct 14
Legal Assistant (Magistrate Court)
$54,857 to $71,315 a year54% below the median listed hereSeen todayNew this weekEntry levelFederal (USAJOBS)
This position is also being announced to applicants eligible to apply through Merit Staffing procedures under 26-NDTX-13072813-MS
Executive Office for U.S. Attorneys and the Office of the U.S. Attorneys, Department of Justice
Beaumont, TX · Posted Sep 4
Assistant United States Attorney (Criminal Division) Term Appt
$76,748 to $173,485 a year9% below the median listed hereSeen todayEntry levelFederal (USAJOBS)
This position are being announced as AD 0905-21/29 depending on years of experience. Extending vacancy announcement to October 23, 2026.
Legal and compliance jobs by place in Texas
| Place | Open jobs |
|---|---|
| Dallas, TX | 10 |
| Salt Lake City, UT | 10 |
| Austin, TX | 9 |
| Houston, TX | 9 |
| Addison, TX | 5 |
| Los Angeles, CA | 5 |
| Fort Worth, TX | 4 |
| Irving, TX | 4 |
| San Antonio, TX | 4 |
| Phoenix, AZ | 3 |
| Plano, TX | 3 |
| Richardson, TX | 3 |
| San Francisco, CA | 3 |
| Alpine, TX | 2 |
| Atlanta, GA | 2 |
Who is hiring legal and compliance in Texas
| Employer | Open jobs | Typical posted pay |
|---|---|---|
| Executive Office for U.S. Attorneys and the Office of the U.S. Attorneys, Department of Justice | 7 | $131,332 |
| National Life Insurance Company | 5 | |
| Immigration and Customs Enforcement, Department of Homeland Security | 4 | |
| Kemper | 3 | |
| Offices, Boards and Divisions, Department of Justice | 3 | |
| Travelers | 3 | |
| AEP | 2 | |
| Air Force Civilian Career Training, Department of the Air Force | 2 |
Counts are open postings on each employer's own career page. Staffing firms and job boards are left out.
How to apply
- Open the job from the list and read the requirements and the pay line.
- Check what the posting asks you to bring (resume, cover letter, questions).
- Apply on the employer's site.
- Keep a note of where you applied.
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How many legal and compliance jobs are open in Texas?
68 on Oct 18, 2026, from 39 employers, read from employers' own career pages. The number changes as employers post and close roles.
Where in Texas are most legal and compliance jobs?
Dallas, TX (10); Salt Lake City, UT (10); Austin, TX (9).
Do legal and compliance jobs in Texas pay more than the US?
The median listed pay here is $137,488; across the US it is $149,808. Both come from postings that state pay, and a listed range is the employer's budget, not an offer.
How much do legal and compliance jobs in Texas pay?
100 percent of postings list a pay range. The median listed pay is $137,488 and the middle half runs from $125,117 to $149,808. A listed range is the employer's budget for the role, not an offer.
Which employers are hiring legal and compliance in Texas?
The employers with the most openings are Executive Office for U.S. Attorneys and the Office of the U.S. Attorneys, Department of Justice (7), National Life Insurance Company (5), Immigration and Customs Enforcement, Department of Homeland Security (4). The full list is above.
How long do these postings stay open?
A typical posting has been open 20 days, and 22 percent have been open more than 60 days. An old posting is not always a closed one.
How do I apply?
Each job links to the employer's own application page. Open the posting, read the requirements and apply there. If you want a score for how well your resume matches a job, create a free Second Summit account and we score it with the reasons.
Where does this list come from?
We read employers' own career pages and USAJOBS. We do not list jobs from job boards or search services, and we do not estimate pay.
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Federal jobs from USAJOBS, retrieved Oct 18, 2026. Second Summit is not operated, sponsored or endorsed by OPM.