Assistant United States Attorney (Criminal)

Full Job Description

For more information on the Department of Justice, visit https://www.justice.gov/careers.

For more information on the United States Attorney's Office, Western District of North Carolina, visit https://www.justice.gov/usao-wdnc.

As needed, additional positions may be filled using this announcement. This position is located in Charlotte, North Carolina. Required Qualifications: Applicants must possess a J.D.

Degree, be an active member of the bar (any U.S. jurisdiction), and have at least 1* year post-J.D. legal or other relevant experience. United States citizenship is required.

Preferred Qualifications: The selected applicant will focus on a wide variety of federal criminal cases which may include violent crime, drug trafficking, terrorism, organized crime, money laundering, and firearms offenses.

The selected applicant will be assigned complex cases involving lengthy investigations and voluminous discovery.

Applicant must be a strong researcher and writer and may be required to submit a writing sample.

At least five (5) years of criminal litigation experience is preferred, although we consider applicants with a variety of legal backgrounds.

Applicant must have a demonstrated capacity to function with minimal supervision in a highly demanding work environment and a strong desire to practice in North Carolina.

The ideal applicant should possess superior communication and courtroom skills, exhibit exceptional research and writing ability, comport themselves with the highest degree of professionalism and ethical standards, and demonstrate strong interpersonal and professional skills.

Applicants must also exhibit the ability to work with other attorneys, support staff and client agencies in a professional manner while functioning in a highly demanding work environment.

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

The United States Attorney's Office for the Western District of North Carolina is seeking qualified Assistant United States Attorney (AUSA) candidates for the Criminal Division in Charlotte, North Carolina.

As a member of the Criminal Division, attorneys are responsible for the prosecution of a variety of crimes under federal law including violent crimes, fraud, public corruption, illegal immigration, child pornography, human trafficking, drug violations, firearms violations, terrorism, and asset forfeiture.

The Criminal AUSA position offers a unique and challenging experience for a highly motivated team player with the desire to litigate extensively.

Applicants must demonstrate analytical ability, good judgment, organizational skills, excellent writing, and communication and courtroom skills.

In addition, applicants must exhibit the ability to work in a supportive and professional manner with courthouse personnel, other attorneys, support staff, and client agencies.

Responsibilities will increase and assignments will become more complex as your training and experience progress.

Security Requirements: Initial appointment is conditioned upon a satisfactory preemployment adjudication. This includes fingerprint, credit and tax checks, and drug testing.

In addition, continued employment is subject to a favorable adjudication of a background investigation.

Residency Requirements: Assistant United States Attorneys generally must reside in the district to which he or she is appointed or within 25 miles thereof. See 28 U.S.C.

545 for district-specific information.

Selective Service: If you are a male applicant born after December 31, 1959, you must certify that you have registered with the Selective Service System, or are exempt from having to do so under the Selective Service Law.

See www.sss.gov.