Entry-Level Assistant District Attorney — Launch Your Prosecutorial Career

North Carolina Judicial Branch; North Carolina; On-site; USD 63,000 - 73,000; Full time

Job summary

North Carolina Judicial Branch, Office of the District Attorney, Prosecutorial District 6, seeks an entry level Assistant District Attorney (NS) to prosecute criminal cases with opportunities for growth and hands-on experience. Recent July bar examinees will be considered.

Candidates should have a Juris Doctor degree from an ABA-accredited law school and an active NC license. The role offers mentorship, training, and a wage range of $62,500 to $72,500.

Qualifications

• Juris Doctor degree from an ABA accredited law school and an active license to practice law in North Carolina.
• Candidates who recently sat for the July bar will be considered.
• No prior criminal law experience required - strong work ethic and desire to seek justice.

Responsibilities

• Prosecute misdemeanor cases in a fast-paced courtroom daily.
• Screen incoming cases using logic and reasoning to identify strengths and weaknesses.
• Research and identify precedence in case law; prepare cases for trial; file motions; manage dockets.

Skills

Legal research

Courtroom proceedings

Motions and briefs

Oral advocacy

Legal knowledge

Education

Juris Doctor degree (ABA-accredited)

Job description

North Carolina Judicial Branch, Office of the District Attorney, Prosecutorial District 6, seeks an entry level Assistant District Attorney (NS) to prosecute criminal cases with opportunities for growth and hands-on experience. Recent July bar examinees will be considered.

Candidates should have a Juris Doctor degree from an ABA-accredited law school and an active NC license. The role offers mentorship, training, and a wage range of $62,500 to $72,500.