Assistant Attorney; Criminal

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• 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.
• United States citizenship is required.

• The selected applicant will focus on a wide variety of federal criminal cases which may include violent crime, drug trafficking, terrorism, organized crime, money laundering, and firearms offenses. The selected applicant will be assigned complex cases involving lengthy investigations and voluminous discovery.
• Applicant must be a strong researcher and writer and may be required to submit a writing sample. At least five (5) years of criminal litigation experience is preferred, although we consider applicants with a variety of legal backgrounds.
• Applicant must have a demonstrated capacity to function with minimal supervision in a highly demanding work environment and a strong desire to practice in North Carolina.
• The ideal applicant should possess superior communication and courtroom skills, exhibit exceptional research and writing ability, comport themselves with the highest degree of professionalism and ethical standards, and demonstrate strong interpersonal and professional skills.
• Applicants must also exhibit the ability to work with other attorneys, support staff and client agencies in a professional manner while functioning in a highly demanding work environment.

You must meet all qualification requirements upon the closing date of this announcement.