Assistant United States Attorney-Criminal Division

Full Job Description

The mission of the U.S.

Attorney's Office for the Eastern District of North Carolina is to pursue justice as we represent the United States in civil and criminal litigation in the most effective and efficient manner possible; to provide leadership in our interaction with all federal, state and local law enforcement and to serve as a liaison between them; and to foster public trust and confidence in law enforcement and the federal judicial system.

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.

Preferred Qualifications: Include Clerkship and felony jury trial experience.

Applicants must also demonstrate superior analytical ability; have strong research, writing, and courtroom skills; independently exercise fair and sound judgment; follow all Department of Justice and United States Attorney's Office policies; exhibit the ability to work in a supportive and professional manner with other attorneys, support staff, and law enforcement agencies; interact professionally and effectively with opposing counsel; handle matters in court persuasively and justly on behalf of the United States of America; and be devoted to excellence.

United States citizenship is required. You must meet all qualification requirements upon the closing date of this announcement. Major Duties:

Assistant U.S Attorneys prosecute a wide variety of federal crime, including breaches of national security, child exploitation, public corruption, transnational organized crime, and violent crime.

The positions currently being filled will investigate and prosecute cases involving illegal immigration, illegal trafficking of dangerous drugs and human beings, and targeting the Cartels and Transitional Criminal Organizations designated as Foreign Terrorist Organizations (FTOs) and Specially Designated Global Terrorists (SDGTs).

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

About the Office: The United States Attorney's Office (USAO) for the Eastern District of North Carolina (EDNC) is a unit of the Department of Justice, with its headquarters office in Raleigh and a smaller, satellite office on the coast in Wilmington.

The USAO is led by the United States Attorney, who serves as the chief federal law enforcement official in the district. EDNC is the largest of three districts in the state.

EDNC is comprised of 44 counties, and the population is more than 4 million.

Joining EDNC will enable you to use your talent, energy and creativity to promote justice and make a difference in a vibrant region of the country that is also a great place to live.

Raleigh is part of what is known as Research Triangle Park.

Raleigh, Wake County and the Triangle frequently top national and international rankings as one of the best places to live and work and has one of the hottest job markets in the country.

Wake County Schools has one of the highest concentrations of top-ranked public schools in the state according to Public School Review.

The entire Triangle region boasts 18 colleges, universities and community colleges, including Duke University, North Carolina State University and the University of North Carolina at Chapel Hill.

It is also home to three Historically Black Colleges and Universities (HBCUs) - St. Augustine's University, Shaw University and North Carolina Central University.

North Carolina is known for its mild weather and natural beauty with an average annual temperature of about 60 degrees Fahrenheit and four distinct seasons.

Raleigh is ideally situated - providing access to the renowned beaches of the Outer Banks and picturesque Appalachian Mountains of Western North Carolina within a two- to three-hour drive.

Staying local, Raleigh boasts more than 9,000 acres of parkland and 1,300 acres of water.

A nationally acclaimed greenway system spans more than 180 miles, providing walking, jogging and hiking trails and the nicest, most welcoming people in the world.www.visitraleigh.com 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.