Assistant District Attorney

Judicial Branch; West Onslow Beach (NC); On-site; USD 56,000 - 104,000; Full time

Job summary

Office of the District Attorney, Prosecutorial District 5 seeks an Assistant District Attorney (NS) to prosecute criminal cases in Onslow County. A Juris Doctor degree and an active North Carolina license are required.

The role involves case screening, researching precedents, and preparing trials with timely deadlines. Responsibilities include delivering opening statements and closing arguments, filing motions, and coordinating with law enforcement and victims.

Qualifications

• Juris Doctor degree from an ABA-accredited law school and an active license to practice law in North Carolina.
• Attach cover letter and résumé.
• Experience prosecuting criminal cases is advantageous.

Responsibilities

• Prosecute criminal cases in Onslow County.
• Organize work, set priorities, and meet deadlines.
• Prepare cases for trial, write motions, and present arguments.

Skills

Legal research

Case analysis

Trial preparation

Plea negotiations

Courtroom procedures

Education

Juris Doctor (ABA-accredited)

NC license to practice law

Tools

Electronic legal research tools

Job description

Agency District Attorney Division DISTRICT ATTORNEY 5

Job Classification Title Assistant District Attorney (NS) Position Number 60007047 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 - $104,338.00

The Office of the District Attorney, Prosecutorial District 5, seeks a qualified attorney to prosecute criminal cases in Onslow County.

Knowledge Skills and Abilities/Management Preferences

• 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.

Minimum Education and Experience

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 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.

Recruiter

Charmaine James Leeks Email: [e-mail]