Entry-Level District Attorney – Trial Skills

Adult Correction; North Carolina; On-site; USD 56,000 - 75,000; Full time

Benefits offered by this job

State Health Plan & Employee Benefits

Annual DA Conference

CLE & Training opportunities

NC Annual Bar Dues paid

Public Service Loan Forgiveness (PSLF)

Job summary

District Attorney's Office, District 27, Rowan County, NC, seeks an entry-level Assistant District Attorney to prosecute criminal cases, screen dockets, and prepare for trial. The role emphasizes courtroom experience and adherence to ethical standards.

Bar admission (July exam) is strongly encouraged and support for professional development is provided. The position is time-limited and grant funded through August 31, 2027, with potential continuation depending on funding.

Qualifications

• Entry level attorney seeking courtroom trial experience.
• Candidates who passed the July bar exam are encouraged to apply.
• Rowan County location offers proximity to Charlotte, Winston-Salem, High Point and Greensboro with outdoor recreation nearby.

Responsibilities

• Prosecute criminal cases in district and superior court as assigned.
• Screen incoming cases, apply legal reasoning to identify strengths and weaknesses.
• Prepare for trial, draft and file motions, organize work and meet deadlines.
• Conduct witness examinations and present openings, closings, and evidentiary objections.

Skills

Legal knowledge

Judicial procedures

Legal research

Ethical conduct

Oral/written advocacy

Education

Bar admission (July exam)

Job description

District Attorney's Office, District 27, Rowan County, NC, seeks an entry-level Assistant District Attorney to prosecute criminal cases, screen dockets, and prepare for trial. The role emphasizes courtroom experience and adherence to ethical standards.

Bar admission (July exam) is strongly encouraged and support for professional development is provided. The position is time-limited and grant funded through August 31, 2027, with potential continuation depending on funding.