Assistant United States Attorney (MDNC)

United States Department of Justice; Greensboro (NC); On-site; USD 82,000 - 197,000; Full time

Job summary

The United States Attorney’s Office for the Middle District of North Carolina in Greensboro is hiring Assistant United States Attorneys to prosecute federal crimes across a broad range, including violent crime, fraud, narcotics, and public corruption.

As an AUSA in the Appellate Division you will research, write appellate briefs, present oral arguments, and may handle appellate matters in the Fourth Circuit, with opportunities to manage investigations and handle your own caseload.

Qualifications

• J.D. degree, active bar admission in any U.S. jurisdiction, and at least 3 years post-J.D. legal or relevant experience.

Responsibilities

• Prosecute a wide variety of federal crimes including violent crime, immigration, fraud, narcotics, and public corruption.
• Represent the United States in federal District Court and the Court of Appeals for the Fourth Circuit.
• Research, write appellate briefs and post-conviction responses; present oral arguments as needed.

Skills

Analytical abilities

Research & writing

Courtroom advocacy

Independent judgment

Education

J.D. degree

Job description

Application Deadline:

About the Office

The United States Attorney’s Office for the Middle District of North Carolina has a few positions available for Assistant United States Attorneys (AUSA) in our Criminal Division. The office is very active, serving approximately 3 million people and covering 24 counties in the central part of the state. Employment with this office offers a unique and challenging experience for highly motivated attorneys, including opportunities to work their own caseload, manage investigations, and represent the United States of America in federal District Court and the Court of Appeals for the Fourth Circuit. Our district is headquartered in downtown Greensboro with a staffed branch office in Winston-Salem.

Job Description

Assistant United States Attorneys prosecute a wide variety of federal crime, including breaches of national security, child exploitation, human trafficking, fraud, narcotics trafficking, firearm offenses, transnational organized crime, and violent crime. The United States Attorney's Office for the Middle District of North Carolina is currently seeking to hire Assistant United States Attorneys to represent the United States in the investigation and prosecution of a wide range of criminal cases specifically violent crime, illegal immigration, drug trafficking, public corruption, and white-collar crime. This role may include appellate matters for attorneys who demonstrate the appropriate aptitude. The Appellate Division represents the United States Attorney's Office in criminal matters in the United States Court of Appeals for the Fourth Circuit. As an AUSA in the Appellate Division, you will research, write appellate briefs and post-conviction responses, and present oral arguments.

Qualifications

Required Qualifications:

Applicants must possess a J.D. Degree, be an active member of the bar (any U.S. jurisdiction), and have at least 3 years post-J.D. legal or other relevant experience.

United States citizenship is required.

Applicants will be required to complete a federal background investigation to include credit and drug testing.

Preferred Qualifications:

Applicants must possess superior analytical abilities, excellent research and writing skills, and strong courtroom advocacy experience. Candidates should be capable of exercising independent and sound judgment, working effectively and professionally with other attorneys, support staff, and law enforcement agencies, and interact professionally and effectively with opposing counsel.

Applicants must be able to represent the interests of the United States of America persuasively, ethically, and justly in judicial proceedings.

A demonstrated commitment to public service and dedication to professional excellence are essential.

You must meet all qualification requirements upon the closing date of this announcement.

Application Process

The complete application package must be submitted by 11:59pm (EST) on November 25, 2026, to receive consideration.

Please be sure to read the announcement through its entirety prior to applying.

You must provide a complete Application Package which includes the following required documents:

• Required: Your response to the Online Occupational Questionnaire (This is completed automatically during the apply online process)
• Required: Resume limited to two pages
• Required: Writing sample (20 pages or less)
• Required: Three references

The complete application package must be submitted by 11:59 PM (ET) on November 25, 2026, to receive consideration. on November 25, 2026, to receive consideration.

Applicants should familiarize themselves and comply with the relevant rules of professional conduct regarding any possible conflicts of interest in connection with their applications. In particular, please notify this Office if you currently represent clients or adjudicate matters in which this Office is involved and/or you have a family member who is representing clients or adjudicating matters in which this Office is involved so that we can evaluate any potential conflicts of interest or disqualification issues that may need to be addressed under those circumstances.

Assistant United States Attorney's pay is administratively determined based, in part, on the number of years of professional attorney experience. The range of pay is $82,459 to $197,100 which includes 17.06% locality pay.

This is a permanent position.
A recruitment or relocation incentive may be considered as appropriate based on qualifications and approval by the Executive Office.

Number of Positions

Few

Travel

Occasional travel may be required.

Relocation Expenses

A recruitment or relocation incentive may be considered as appropriate based on qualifications and approval by the Executive Office.

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