District Court ADA - Impactful Criminal Advocate

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

Job summary

North Carolina's District Attorney's Office seeks an Assistant District Attorney (NS) for Prosecutorial District 11. The role involves providing office hours, reviewing DWI cases, and handling subpoenas, with assignments across up to five counties.

A Juris Doctorate and NC license are required, with strong knowledge of criminal law and evidence rules. The position requires courtroom advocacy, case preparation, and timely collaboration with legal staff.

Qualifications

• Juris Doctorate from ABA-accredited law school.
• Active license to practice law in North Carolina.
• Knowledge of federal, state, common and constitutional law.

Responsibilities

• Provide office hours coverage and schedule other ADAs as needed.
• Review DWI cases and prepare subpoenas for CMS dates.
• Prepare, organize, and conduct witness examinations and trial preparation.
• Meet with district court legal assistants and coordinate for upcoming court sessions.

Skills

Constitutional law

Criminal procedure

Evidence rules

Legal research

Courtroom advocacy

Education

Juris Doctorate (ABA-accredited)

Job description

North Carolina's District Attorney's Office seeks an Assistant District Attorney (NS) for Prosecutorial District 11. The role involves providing office hours, reviewing DWI cases, and handling subpoenas, with assignments across up to five counties.

A Juris Doctorate and NC license are required, with strong knowledge of criminal law and evidence rules. The position requires courtroom advocacy, case preparation, and timely collaboration with legal staff.