Entry-Level Prosecutor: Launch Your Justice Career

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

Job summary

The State of North Carolina - Judicial Branch is seeking an entry level Assistant District Attorney (NS) in District Attorney Division 6. This role prosecutes misdemeanor cases in a fast-paced courtroom, screens cases, conducts legal research, prepares for trial, and travels for dockets and training.

Requirements include Juris Doctor from an ABA-accredited school and an active North Carolina license to practice law.

Qualifications

• Prosecute misdemeanor cases in a fast-paced courtroom daily.
• Screen incoming cases using logic and reasoning to identify strengths and weaknesses of case facts.
• Research and identify precedence in case law; utilize electronic legal research tools.
• Prepare cases for trial; write and file motions; manage dockets.

Responsibilities

• Prosecute misdemeanor cases in a fast-paced courtroom daily.
• Screen incoming cases; identify strengths and weaknesses; research case law.
• Prepare, organize, and conduct witness examinations; file motions.
• Travel to other counties for dockets and training; work independently with mentorship.

Skills

Legal research

Plea negotiations

Courtroom advocacy

Witness examination

Drafting motions

Education

Juris Doctor

Active NC license to practice law

Job description

The State of North Carolina - Judicial Branch is seeking an entry level Assistant District Attorney (NS) in District Attorney Division 6. This role prosecutes misdemeanor cases in a fast-paced courtroom, screens cases, conducts legal research, prepares for trial, and travels for dockets and training.

Requirements include Juris Doctor from an ABA-accredited school and an active North Carolina license to practice law.