Assistant United States Attorney (White-Collar)

Assistant United States Attorney (White-Collar) Hiring Organization USAO Middle District of North Carolina Hiring Office Criminal Division Attorney Appointment Type Attorney Permanent Job ID 26-NCM-12996279

Location:

101 S. Edgeworth St., 4th Floor Greensboro, NC 27401 - United States

Application Deadline:

Wednesday, September 30, 2026 About the Office The United States Attorney's Office for the Middle District of North Carolina has positions available for Assistant United States Attorneys (AUSA) in our Criminal Division, White-Collar section. The office is very active, serving approximately 3 million people and covering 24 counties in the central part of the state. Employment with this office offers a unique and challenging experience for highly motivated attorneys, including opportunities to work their own caseload, manage investigations, and represent the United States of America in federal District Court and the Court of Appeals for the Fourth Circuit. Our district is headquartered in downtown Greensboro with a staffed branch office in Winston-Salem. Initial appointment is conditioned upon a satisfactory preemployment adjudication. This includes fingerprints, credit and tax checks, and drug testing. In addition, continued employment is subject to a favorable adjudication of a background investigation. For more information on the Department of Justice and the United States Attorney's Offices, visit http://www.justice.gov/careers/careers.html Job Description We are seeking highly qualified and motivated attorneys to join our office as an Assistant United States Attorney in the Criminal Division. This position will focus on the investigation and prosecution of white-collar fraud matters, including complex health care fraud offenses, fraud against taxpayer-funded programs, mail, wire and bank fraud schemes, money laundering, public corruption, tax evasion and tax-related offenses, among other financial crimes. The chosen candidates will work alongside other experienced white-collar prosecutors, auditors, and investigators. Responsibilities will increase and assignments will become more complex as your training and experience progress. Qualifications Applicants must demonstrate superior analytical abilities; possess strong research, writing, and courtroom advocacy skills; and independently exercise fair and sound judgment. Candidates must adhere to all Department of Justice and United States Attorney's Office policies; work collaboratively and professionally with fellow attorneys, support staff, and law enforcement partners; and interact effectively and respectfully with opposing counsel. Applicants should be able to represent the United States persuasively, ethically, and justly in court, and must show a strong commitment to public service and dedication to excellence.

Required Qualifications:

Applicants must possess a J.D. Degree, be an active member of the bar (any U.S. jurisdiction), and have at least 3 years post-J.D. legal or other relevant experience. United States citizenship is required.

Preferred Qualifications:

Experience in investigation and prosecution of white-collar fraud matters, including complex health care fraud offenses, fraud against taxpayer-funded programs, mail, wire and bank fraud schemes, money laundering, public corruption, tax evasion and tax-related offenses, among other financial crimes. You must meet all qualification requirements upon the closing date of this announcement.