Assistant District Attorney

State of North Carolina; Halifax (NC); On-site; USD 56,000 - 140,000; Full time

Job summary

State of North Carolina invites qualified attorneys to join the Office of the District Attorney for Prosecutorial District 7. You will prosecute criminal cases in Bertie, Halifax, Hertford, and Northampton counties and manage a diverse caseload.

Requirements include a Juris Doctor from an ABA-accredited school and an active North Carolina license to practice law. Apply with cover letter and résumé.

Qualifications

• Juris Doctor degree from an ABA accredited law school and an active license to practice law in North Carolina.

Responsibilities

• Prosecute criminal cases in district and superior courts.
• Screen cases, perform legal research, and prepare cases for trial.
• Write motions and file pleadings; conduct witness examinations; present opening/closing arguments.

Skills

Legal research

Criminal law knowledge

Pleading/advocacy

Case management

Education

Juris Doctor (ABA-accredited)

Job description

Agency

District Attorney

Division

DISTRICT ATTORNEY 7

Job Classification Title

Assistant District Attorney (NS)

Position Number

60008024

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 - $140,000.00

The Office of the District Attorney, Prosecutorial District 7, which consists of Bertie, Halifax, Hertford, and Northampton counties, is seeking a qualified attorney to prosecute criminal cases.

Knowledge, Skills and Abilities/Management Preferences

Duties include but are not limited to the following:

• Screen incoming 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.
• Organize work; set priorities; meet critical deadlines; follow up on assignments; and meet with victims of crime.
• Caseload may include district and superior court cases.

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.

Supplemental and Contact Information

Travis Davis
NC Administrative Office of the Courts
Human Resources Division

https://www.nccourts.gov/about/about-judicial-branch/careers

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.

Juris Doctor degree from an ABA accredited law school and an active license to practice law in North Carolina.

Attach cover letter and résumé.

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.