Assistant United States Attorney- Appellate

About the role

The United States Attorney's Office for the Eastern District of North Carolina seeks an Assistant United States Attorney (AUSA) to serve in the Appellate Division in Raleigh. The Appellate Division represents the United States in criminal appeals before the United States Court of Appeals for the Fourth Circuit.

Responsibilities

• Prepare and file appellate briefs addressing a wide range of matters including constitutional challenges to convictions, statutory issues of first impression, sentencing challenges, and appeals from trials.
• Present oral argument before the Fourth Circuit.
• Provide legal guidance on complex and significant issues of federal criminal law to the United States Attorney and criminal AUSAs.
• Assist in the development of federal criminal law within the Circuit.
• Assume more advanced duties and increasingly complex assignments with continued training and experience.

Requirements

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.

Qualifications

• J.D. degree and active member of the bar (any U.S. jurisdiction) required.
• At least 1 year post-J.D. legal or other relevant experience required.
• Preferred candidates will demonstrate the ability to produce clear, well-reasoned written work under time constraints and will exhibit strong analytical, research, and writing skills.
• Sound judgment, professionalism, and the ability to present complex legal issues effectively in both written and oral form.
• Commitment to the highest standards of professional conduct and to the mission of the United States Attorney's Office.

Education

Applicants must possess a J.D. Degree.

Additional information

Salary Information: Assistant United States Attorney's pay is administratively determined based, in part, on the number of years of professional attorney experience. The range of basic pay is $94,170.00 to $197,100.00 which includes 22.24% locality pay.

Other Benefits: The Department of Justice offers a comprehensive benefits package that includes, in part, paid vacation; sick leave; holidays; telework; life insurance; health benefits; and participation in the Federal Employees Retirement System.