Assistant District Attorney - Prosecution & Trial Prep

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

Job summary

The Office of the District Attorney, Prosecutorial District 8, seeks qualified attorneys to prosecute criminal cases across Nash, Edgecombe, or Wilson Counties in North Carolina. A Juris Doctor degree and an active North Carolina license are required.

Responsibilities include case review, legal research, and preparation for trial, with opportunities to work with victims of crime. Salary ranges from $56,000 to $104,338 depending on experience and location, with posting noting multiple openings.

Qualifications

• Juris Doctor degree from an ABA-accredited law school.
• Active license to practice law in North Carolina.
• Attach cover letter and résumé.

Responsibilities

• Screen incoming cases and assess strengths/weaknesses of case facts.
• Research and identify precedents in case law.
• Prepare cases for trial and file motions.
• Organize work, set priorities, and meet deadlines.
• Meet with victims of crime and coordinate with law enforcement.

Skills

legal research

criminal law

oral advocacy

written advocacy

case management

trial preparation

negotiation

Education

Juris Doctor degree

Job description

The Office of the District Attorney, Prosecutorial District 8, seeks qualified attorneys to prosecute criminal cases across Nash, Edgecombe, or Wilson Counties in North Carolina. A Juris Doctor degree and an active North Carolina license are required.

Responsibilities include case review, legal research, and preparation for trial, with opportunities to work with victims of crime. Salary ranges from $56,000 to $104,338 depending on experience and location, with posting noting multiple openings.