Our mission is to enforce the law and defend the interests of the United States, provide Federal leadership in preventing and controlling crime, seek just punishment for those guilty of unlawful behavior, and to administer and enforce the Nation's law to ensure fair and impartial administration of justice for all Americans. We strive to build a stronger office through recruitment efforts and maintain the high standards of the office by promoting professional development.
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. Responsibilities will increase and assignments will become more complex as your training and experience progress.
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.
Applicants must possess a J.D. Degree.
Other Benefits: The Department of Justice offers a comprehensive benefits package that includes: paid vacation sick leave paid federal holidays life insurance health benefits participation in the Federal Employees Retirement System potential signing bonus (recruitment incentive) Public Service Student Loan Forgiveness program The Benefits link provides an overview of the benefits currently offered to Federal Employees.
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carole.smith@usdoj.gov · 336-332-6306
This position is with Executive Office for U.S. Attorneys and the Office of the U.S. Attorneys, Department of Justice.
The posted pay range is $82459 – $197100/yr.
Applications close on 2026-11-25.
This position is open under the 'Public' hiring path.
Source: USAJOBS.gov — U.S. Federal Government · Retrieved 2026-11-04 · Not affiliated with or endorsed by OPM or USAJOBS.gov
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