District Court ADA: Public Service & Prosecution

Judicial Branch; United States; On-site; USD 56,000 - 104,000; Full time

Job summary

North Carolina's District Attorney Division is seeking an Assistant District Attorney (NS) to provide stability in district court matters across Prosecutorial District 11. The role involves appearing in court and working with District Court Legal Assistants, with assigned counties and required office presence.

Qualified candidates hold a Juris Doctorate and NC license, and must be able to meet the responsibilities outlined, including reviewing DWI cases, processing subpoenas, and maintaining

Qualifications

• Juris Doctorate from ABA-accredited law school.
• Active license to practice law in North Carolina.
• Knowledge of federal, state, common and constitutional law; judicial procedures and rules of evidence.
• Ability to conduct legal research and develop litigation strategy.

Responsibilities

• Provide office hours coverage; arrange coverage with other ADAs when needed.
• Meet with DWI Legal Assistants to review cases and prepare dates.
• Review misdemeanor appeals and prepare subpoenas for victims.
• Maintain courtroom readiness and prepare for upcoming trials.
• Residency within the district is not required, but a reasonable commute is expected.

Skills

Legal research

Litigation

Plea negotiations

Courtroom communication

Education

Juris Doctorate

Tools

Westlaw/LEXIS

Job description

North Carolina's District Attorney Division is seeking an Assistant District Attorney (NS) to provide stability in district court matters across Prosecutorial District 11. The role involves appearing in court and working with District Court Legal Assistants, with assigned counties and required office presence.

Qualified candidates hold a Juris Doctorate and NC license, and must be able to meet the responsibilities outlined, including reviewing DWI cases, processing subpoenas, and maintaining