Criminal Trial Prosecutor — District 33

State of North Carolina - Judicial Branch; North Carolina; On-site; USD 56,000 - 90,000; Full time

Job summary

State of North Carolina - Judicial Branch is seeking an Assistant District Attorney (NS) to prosecute criminal cases in District 33. The role requires a Juris Doctor degree, active North Carolina license, and strong litigation skills.

You will screen felonies, conduct legal research, and prepare for trial while coordinating with victims and law enforcement. The position offers a salary range of $56,000 to $90,000 and requires independent work with deadlines, case intake, and written and oral

Qualifications

• Juris Doctor degree from an ABA-accredited law school.
• Active license to practice law in North Carolina.
• Experience prosecuting criminal cases is preferred.

Responsibilities

• Screen incoming felony cases and assess strengths and weaknesses.
• Research and apply case law and statutes.
• Prepare cases for trial and file motions.
• Meet deadlines and set priorities; coordinate with victims and witnesses.
• Argue in court and conduct witness examinations.

Skills

Legal research

Witness examination

Plea negotiations

Oral advocacy

Legal writing

Case analysis

Education

Juris Doctor degree (ABA accredited)

Job description

State of North Carolina - Judicial Branch is seeking an Assistant District Attorney (NS) to prosecute criminal cases in District 33. The role requires a Juris Doctor degree, active North Carolina license, and strong litigation skills.

You will screen felonies, conduct legal research, and prepare for trial while coordinating with victims and law enforcement. The position offers a salary range of $56,000 to $90,000 and requires independent work with deadlines, case intake, and written and oral