Assistant District Attorney

State of North Carolina; Durham (NC); On-site; USD 56,000 - 104,000; Full time

Job summary

State of North Carolina District Attorney's Office in District 23 seeks an Assistant District Attorney (NS) to prosecute criminal cases and contribute to a capable, close-knit team.

The role blends mentorship with autonomy, offering meaningful growth as a prosecutor within Surry and Stokes counties.

Qualifications

• Juris Doctor degree from an ABA accredited law school and an active license to practice law in North Carolina.
• Experience prosecuting criminal cases and handling high-level felonies.
• Ability to manage caseload, meet deadlines, and prepare cases for trial.

Responsibilities

• Screen incoming felony cases using logic and reasoning to identify strengths and weaknesses of case facts.
• Research and identify precedence in case law.
• Prepare cases for trial, write and file motions, and organize work.
• Go to court and try cases to judges and juries.
• Manage caseload of high-level felonies.

Skills

Felony cases

Case law research

Electronic research tools

Trial preparation

Courtroom experience

Plea negotiations

Caseload management

Education

Juris Doctor (JD)

Tools

Legal research databases

Job description

Agency

District Attorney

Division

DISTRICT ATTORNEY 23

Job Classification Title

Assistant District Attorney (NS)

Position Number

60007963

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 - $104,000.00

The District Attorney’s Office, in District 23, Stokes and Surry counties, seeks a qualified Assistant District Attorney to prosecute criminal cases.

This position offers an ideal blend of mentorship and autonomy, allowing meaningful growth as a prosecutor.

The Surry County District Attorney’s Office offers the opportunity to be part of a close-knit team where colleagues support one another, work collaboratively, and share a commitment to public service. In this office, you can build a meaningful career while enjoying the benefits of a welcoming community, scenic surroundings, and a pace of life that leaves room for the things you enjoy outside the courtroom. Explore the trails and waterfalls of Hanging Rock, take in the iconic views at Pilot Mountain, spend a weekend afternoon at a Yadkin Valley vineyard, or head to the Blue Ridge Parkway for a scenic drive. Winston-Salem’s dining, arts, and entertainment are within easy reach, with Charlotte accessible for a bigger-city getaway. If you want the opportunity to make a difference, grow as a prosecutor, and become part of a team that looks out for its own, Surry County is a place worth considering.

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.
• Go to court and try cases to judges and juries.
• Manage caseload of high-level felonies.

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.

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.

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EEO Statement

The State of North Carolina is an Equal Employment Opportunity Employer and dedicated to providing employees with a work environment free from all forms of unlawful employment discrimination, harassment, or retaliation. The state provides reasonable accommodation to employees and applicants with disabilities; known limitations related to pregnancy, childbirth, or related medical conditions; and for religious beliefs, observances, and practices.

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.

Recruiter:

Charmaine Leeks

Email:

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