Criminal Prosecutor & Trial Attorney (NC)

North Carolina Association of Official Court Reporters; North Carolina; On-site; USD 56,000 - 104,000; Full time

Job summary

Pitt County District Attorney’s Office is seeking an Assistant District Attorney (NS) to prosecute criminal cases in Pitt County, NC. The position involves screening cases, researching precedents, and preparing for trial, with opportunities to argue and conduct witness examinations in court.

The role requires a Juris Doctor from an ABA-accredited law school and an active license to practice in North Carolina, with a focus on delivering justice in a fast-paced environment.

Qualifications

• Juris Doctor degree from an ABA accredited law school.
• Active license to practice law in North Carolina.
• Ability to research and apply case law to prosecute criminal cases.
• Strong written and oral advocacy skills.

Responsibilities

• Screen incoming cases and identify strengths and weaknesses.
• Research and identify precedence in case law; prepare cases for trial.
• Write and file motions; organize work and meet deadlines.
• Prepare witness examinations and deliver openings, closings, and evidentiary objections.
• Coordinate with victims and other participants in the criminal justice process.

Education

Juris Doctor degree from an ABA accredited law school

Tools

Electronic legal research tools

Job description

Pitt County District Attorney’s Office is seeking an Assistant District Attorney (NS) to prosecute criminal cases in Pitt County, NC. The position involves screening cases, researching precedents, and preparing for trial, with opportunities to argue and conduct witness examinations in court.

The role requires a Juris Doctor from an ABA-accredited law school and an active license to practice in North Carolina, with a focus on delivering justice in a fast-paced environment.