District Attorney Trial Prosecutor

State of North Carolina - Judicial Branch; North Carolina; On-site; USD 56,000 - 104,000; Full time

Job summary

The State of North Carolina - Judicial Branch, Pitt County District Attorney’s Office, is seeking an Assistant District Attorney (NS) to prosecute criminal cases in district and superior court. The role requires legal research, case preparation, and trial advocacy in a dynamic environment with statewide standards.

Duties include reviewing cases, filing motions, presenting opening and closing arguments, and negotiating pleas while upholding professional ethics and courtroom conduct; JD and NC

Qualifications

• Juris Doctor degree from ABA-accredited law school.
• Active license to practice law in North Carolina.

Responsibilities

• Screen incoming cases using logic and reasoning to identify strengths and weaknesses of case facts.
• Research and identify precedent in case law.
• Prepare cases for trial; file motions and advocate in court.
• Organize work; meet deadlines; coordinate with victims of crime.
• Deliver opening statements, conduct witness examinations, and present closing arguments.

Skills

Legal research

Trial advocacy

Plea negotiations

Case management

Education

Juris Doctor degree

Job description

The State of North Carolina - Judicial Branch, Pitt County District Attorney’s Office, is seeking an Assistant District Attorney (NS) to prosecute criminal cases in district and superior court. The role requires legal research, case preparation, and trial advocacy in a dynamic environment with statewide standards.

Duties include reviewing cases, filing motions, presenting opening and closing arguments, and negotiating pleas while upholding professional ethics and courtroom conduct; JD and NC