Assistant District Attorney

North Carolina Courts; Davidson, Northern (NC, KY); Hybrid; USD 56,000 - 90,000; Full time

Job summary

North Carolina Courts, through the District Attorney's Office in District 33, seeks an Assistant District Attorney to prosecute criminal cases in Davidson and Davie counties. Applicants must complete online applications, attach required documents, and understand that résumés are not accepted in lieu of a fully completed application.

E-Verify participation is noted. Minimum education requires a Juris Doctor degree and an active North Carolina license to practice law.

Qualifications

• Knowledge of federal, state, and constitutional law; rules of evidence and procedure.
• Ability to research using case law, statutes, and databases; prepare motions and filings.
• Experience prosecuting criminal cases and developing litigation strategies.

Responsibilities

• Screen incoming felony cases to identify strengths and weaknesses of facts.
• Research and identify precedents in case law; prepare cases for trial.
• Set priorities and meet deadlines; interview witnesses and meet with victims and law enforcement.
• Prepare opening statements, closing arguments, and evidentiary objections.

Skills

Legal research

Trial preparation

Case analysis

Evidence handling

Oral advocacy

Written advocacy

Education

Juris Doctor degree

Active North Carolina bar license

Tools

Electronic legal research tools

Job description

## Assistant District AttorneyApply: Davidson County, NC: Davie County, NC: Full time: Posted Today: End Date: October 8, 2026 (13 days left to apply): JR-124855**Agency**District Attorney**Division**DISTRICT ATTORNEY 33**Job Classification Title**Assistant District Attorney (NS)**Position Number**60007630**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**SALARY RANGE: $56,000.00 - $90,000.00 The District Attorney's Office, in District 33, which includes Davidson and Davie counties, seeks a qualified Assistant District Attorney to prosecute criminal cases.**Knowledge Skills and Abilities/Management Preferences**Duties include but are not limited to the following: * Screen incoming felony cases using logic and reasoning to identify the strengths and weaknesses of case facts.* Research and identify precedence in case law.* Utilize and evaluate electronic legal research and other research tools.* Prepare cases for trial, write and file any appropriate motions, and organize work.* Set priorities.* Meet critical deadlines; follow up on assignments; and meet with victims and witnesses and law enforcement. **Knowledge, Skills and Abilities / Competencies:****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 evidentiary gathering of information, documents, financial records, and other data that may be used in trial court processes, protocols, and strategies; the operations of the NC court system; and ethical and professional standards of conduct. **Skill in:** interpreting and applying complex criminal laws to information, evidence, and other data; listening techniques used in interviewing witnesses; using logic and reasoning to identify the strengths and weaknesses of case facts; researching and identifying precedence in case law; utilizing and evaluating electronic legal research and online systems; negotiating plea agreements; organizing work; setting priorities; meeting critical deadlines; and following up on assignments with a minimum of direction. **Ability to:** analyze facts, laws, rules, regulations, interpretations, and related written documents and apply applicable law to those facts; conduct legal research; plan, develop, and execute an effective litigation strategy to achieve desired results; prepare, organize, and conduct witness examinations; deliver opening statements, closing arguments, and evidentiary objections; express complex legal concepts and related facts in a clear and concise manner; argue clearly, logically, and persuasively; establish and maintain cooperative working relationships with attorneys, law enforcement agencies, and other participants in the criminal justice process; recognize and solve problems; produce legal interpretations in a quick and responsive manner for court officials; write reports, motions, briefs, and other legal documents; deal tactfully with sensitive situations; communicate both orally and in writing; and work independently. **INSTRUCTIONS:** Applicants must complete an on-line application by clicking the above APPLY link. Mailed or faxed applications will **not** be accepted. Before applying, please read the Online Employment Application Guide for instructions on creating your profile and applying for specific postings. It is important your application includes all of your relevant education and work experience and that you answer all questions associated with the application to receive proper credit. Résumés are not accepted in lieu of fully completed applications. **\\*NOTE\\*** Many job postings require certain documents be attached to an application. Verify your application is complete and uploaded documents are attached to your application *before* submitting it. Applications may not be altered after they have been submitted.*All NC Judicial Branch agencies are Equal Opportunity Employers.*The North Carolina Judicial Branch participates in E-Verify, an internet-based system that compares information from an employee's Form I-9, Employment Eligibility Verification, to data from the US Department of Homeland Security and Social Security Administration records to confirm employment eligibility. Charmaine Leeks NC Administrative Office of the Courts Human Resources Division **Minimum Education and Experience**Some state job postings say you can qualify by an “equivalent combination of education and experience.” If that language appears below, then you may qualify through EITHER years of education OR years of directly related experience, OR a combination of both. See the Education and Experience Equivalency Guide for details.**Minimum Education and Experience Requirements:**Juris Doctor degree from an ABA accredited law school and an active license to practice law in North Carolina. **Attach cover letter, résumé, and writing sample.**