Federal Assistant U.S. Attorney – Appellate & Trial

U.S. 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

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.