Dynamic Prosecutor – Assistant District Attorney

North Carolina Courts; Davidson, Northern (NC, KY); Hybrid; USD 56,000 - 90,000; Full time

Job summary

North Carolina Courts, through the District Attorney's Office in District 33, seeks an Assistant District Attorney to prosecute criminal cases in Davidson and Davie counties. Applicants must complete online applications, attach required documents, and understand that résumés are not accepted in lieu of a fully completed application.

E-Verify participation is noted. Minimum education requires a Juris Doctor degree and an active North Carolina license to practice law.

Qualifications

• Knowledge of federal, state, and constitutional law; rules of evidence and procedure.
• Ability to research using case law, statutes, and databases; prepare motions and filings.
• Experience prosecuting criminal cases and developing litigation strategies.

Responsibilities

• Screen incoming felony cases to identify strengths and weaknesses of facts.
• Research and identify precedents in case law; prepare cases for trial.
• Set priorities and meet deadlines; interview witnesses and meet with victims and law enforcement.
• Prepare opening statements, closing arguments, and evidentiary objections.

Skills

Legal research

Trial preparation

Case analysis

Evidence handling

Oral advocacy

Written advocacy

Education

Juris Doctor degree

Active North Carolina bar license

Tools

Electronic legal research tools

Job description

North Carolina Courts, through the District Attorney's Office in District 33, seeks an Assistant District Attorney to prosecute criminal cases in Davidson and Davie counties. Applicants must complete online applications, attach required documents, and understand that résumés are not accepted in lieu of a fully completed application.

E-Verify participation is noted. Minimum education requires a Juris Doctor degree and an active North Carolina license to practice law.