Overview
Assistant District Attorney; GCC SAUSA Jobs in Greensboro, USA at North Carolina Judicial Branch
Position: Assistant District Attorney (GCC SAUSA)
Agency
District Attorney
Division
DISTRICT ATTORNEY 13
Job Classification Title
Assistant District Attorney (NS)
Position Number
Grade
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 administered without favor, denial, or delay.
Description of Work
SALARY RANGE: $65,000.00 – $ to commensurate with experience and qualifications. The District Attorney’s Office for Prosecutorial District 13 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 Eastern District of North Carolina.
The SAUSA will be based in Raleigh, North Carolina, and will prosecute federal criminal cases arising in Johnston, Wake, and surrounding counties, working in close coordination with the United States Attorney’s Office for the Eastern 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
- 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
- Review and evaluate criminal investigations for legal sufficiency and charging decisions
- Collaborate closely with federal, state, and local law enforcement agencies during investigations
- Coordinate case referrals and charging decisions with the United States Attorney’s Office for the Eastern District of North Carolina
- Prosecuting federal criminal cases in United States District Court, including:
- Grand jury presentations
- Motion Practice & Hearings
- Trials
- Sentencings
- Handle all aspects of case preparation, including discovery review, witness preparation, and legal research and writing
- Work collaboratively with District Attorneys in the counties from which cases originate to ensure alignment with prosecutorial priorities
- Advise law enforcement on investigative strategies, legal standards, and evidentiary issues
- Ensure compliance with all ethical obligations, DOJ policies, and applicable state and federal laws
- Participate 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 Eastern 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.
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 Eastern District of North Carolina
- Direct involvement in significant federal investigations impacting communities across North…
Title: Assistant District Attorney; GCC SAUSA
Company: North Carolina Judicial Branch
Location: Greensboro, USA
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