Assistant District Attorney - SAUSA

Agency District Attorney Division DISTRICT ATTORNEY 37 Job Classification Title Assistant District Attorney (NS) Position Number 65024265 Grade 30013281 About Us DO YOUR CAREER JUSTICE! Each and every day, North Carolina's courts help provide safety for our communities, prosperity for our economy, and protection for the rights, liberties, and freedoms that sit at the foundation of our state and federal constitutions. Consider an exciting and rewarding career with us and join the more than 7,000 elected officials and employees who make up our workforce and help us ensure that justice is administrated without favor, denial, or delay. Description of Work Knowledge Skills and Abilities/Management Preferences SALARY RANGE: $80,000.00 - $102,000.00, commensurate with experience and qualifications. The District Attorney’s Office for Prosecutorial District 37 is seeking a highly skilled and motivated attorney to serve as a Special Assistant United States Attorney (SAUSA). This position offers a rare and unique opportunity to remain a state employee of a North Carolina District Attorney’s Office while prosecuting cases in federal court within the Middle District of North Carolina. Start date will be January 1, 2027. The SAUSA will be based in Greensboro, North Carolina, and will prosecute federal criminal cases arising in multiple counties, working in close coordination with the United States Attorney’s Office for the Middle District of North Carolina and the District Attorneys serving the counties in which cases are handled. This position blends the strengths of state and federal prosecution, providing meaningful public service, complex litigation experience, and the stability and benefits of state employment. Employment Status State employee of the District Attorney’s Office for Prosecutorial District 37 Eligible for all applicable State of North Carolina employee benefits Appointed as a Special Assistant United States Attorney pursuant to federal authorization and agreement Serves at the pleasure of the District Attorney, subject to the terms of the SAUSA appointment Primary Responsibilities The SAUSA will be responsible for the prosecution of assigned federal criminal cases, focusing on prosecuting drug and violent crimes, from intake through resolution, including: Reviewing and evaluating criminal investigations for legal sufficiency and charging decisions Collaborating closely with federal, state, and local law enforcement agencies during investigations Coordinating case referrals and charging decisions with the United States Attorney’s Office for the Middle District of North Carolina Prosecuting federal criminal cases in United States District Court, including: Grand jury presentations Motion Practice & Hearings Trials Sentencings Handling all aspects of case preparation, including discovery review, witness preparation, and legal research and writing Working collaboratively with District Attorneys in the counties from which cases originate to ensure alignment with prosecutorial priorities Advising law enforcement on investigative strategies, legal standards, and evidentiary issues Ensuring compliance with all ethical obligations, DOJ policies, and applicable state and federal laws Participating in trainings, meetings, and coordination efforts required by the SAUSA appointment Collaboration & Reporting Structure The SAUSA will work closely and collaboratively with: Assistant United States Attorneys and leadership within the U.S. Attorney’s Office for the Middle District of North Carolina District Attorneys and Assistant District Attorneys in the counties where cases are generated Federal, state, and local law enforcement agencies involved in assigned investigations This position requires strong communication skills and the ability to navigate dual-sovereign partnerships while maintaining clarity of role and responsibility as a state employee. Mandatory Qualifications Licensed to practice law in the State of North Carolina and in good standing at least 1-year post-J.D. legal or other relevant experience Strong trial advocacy, legal writing, and analytical skills Preferred Qualifications Significant experience prosecuting criminal cases, preferably including felony or complex litigation Ability to manage a caseload independently and exercise sound prosecutorial judgment Demonstrated ability to work effectively with law enforcement, prosecutors, and court personnel across jurisdictions 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. Why This Position Is Unique This SAUSA position offers a distinctive career opportunity that is rarely available: State employee benefits and stability, including retirement and leave benefits Hands-on federal courtroom experience prosecuting cases in the Middle District of North Carolina Direct involvement in significant federal investigations impacting communities across North Carolina A collaborative role bridging state and federal prosecutorial efforts The ability to serve the public at both the state and federal level while remaining rooted in North Carolina’s prosecutorial system This position is ideal for a lawyer seeking to expand their professional experience, develop federal litigation expertise, and serve in a role that strengthens partnerships across jurisdictions. Knowledge of:  federal, state, common, and constitutional law; judicial procedures and rules of evidence; case, statutory, and common law; NC General Statutes to prosecute criminal cases; judicial and quasi-judicial procedures; legal research methods, techniques, sources, databases, and other research tools; the principles and protocols for the evi