Assistant United States Attorney

Executive Office for U.S. Attorneys and the Office of the U.S. Attorneys•Greensboro, NC

17h

About The Position

The United States Attorney’s Office for the Middle District of North Carolina is hiring Assistant United States Attorneys to represent the United States in investigating and prosecuting a wide range of criminal cases, including violent crime, illegal immigration, drug trafficking, public corruption, and white-collar crime. Assistant United States Attorneys also prosecute federal offenses such as breaches of national security, child exploitation, human trafficking, fraud, narcotics trafficking, firearm offenses, transnational organized crime, and violent crime. Appellate work may be assigned to attorneys with the appropriate aptitude. In the Appellate Division, attorneys represent the office in criminal matters before the United States Court of Appeals for the Fourth Circuit, researching and writing appellate briefs and post-conviction responses, and presenting oral arguments. Responsibilities and assignment complexity increase as training and experience progress. Assistant United States Attorneys generally must reside in the district of appointment or within 25 miles of it. This is a permanent position. Occasional travel may be required. Salary is administratively determined, based in part on years of professional attorney experience, and ranges from $82,459 to $197,100, including locality pay. A recruitment or relocation incentive may be considered based on qualifications and approval.

Requirements

United States citizenship or nationality is required; the qualifications section specifies United States citizenship.
J.D. degree required.
Active membership in the bar of any U.S. jurisdiction required.
At least 3 years of post-J.D. legal or other relevant experience required.
Must reside in the district of appointment or within 25 miles of it.
Must register for Selective Service if applicable.
Must pass preemployment adjudication, including fingerprint, credit, tax, and drug checks; continued employment is subject to favorable background investigation adjudication.
Meet all qualification requirements by the announcement closing date.

Nice To Haves

Superior analytical abilities.
Excellent research and writing skills.
Strong courtroom advocacy experience.
Ability to exercise independent and sound judgment.
Ability to work effectively and professionally with attorneys, support staff, law enforcement agencies, and opposing counsel.
Ability to represent the interests of the United States persuasively, ethically, and justly in judicial proceedings.
Demonstrated commitment to public service and dedication to professional excellence.

Responsibilities

Represent the United States in the investigation and prosecution of federal criminal cases, including violent crime, illegal immigration, drug trafficking, public corruption, and white-collar crime.
Prosecute a wide variety of federal crimes, including breaches of national security, child exploitation, human trafficking, fraud, narcotics trafficking, firearm offenses, transnational organized crime, and violent crime.
When assigned to the Appellate Division, represent the office in criminal matters before the United States Court of Appeals for the Fourth Circuit.
Research and write appellate briefs and post-conviction responses, and present oral arguments, when assigned appellate matters.
Carry out assignments that increase in responsibility and complexity as training and experience progress.