Prosecutor: District Court Litigation & Trial Advocacy

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

Job summary

Judicial Branch in North Carolina seeks an Assistant District Attorney (NS) to prosecute criminal cases in Henderson County. The role requires strong legal research, writing, and courtroom skills.

Requires Juris Doctor degree and active license to practice law in North Carolina; responsibilities include motions, case preparation, and trial work. Applicants should manage caseload and meet deadlines, with adherence to equal employment opportunity standards.

Qualifications

• Knowledge of federal, state, common, and constitutional law.
• Judicial procedures and rules of evidence; case, statutory, and common law.
• Ethical and professional standards of conduct.

Responsibilities

• Prepare cases for trial, write and file motions, and organize work to meet deadlines.
• Conduct legal research using electronic resources and precedent in case law.
• Conduct witness examinations, deliver openings and closings, and negotiate plea agreements.

Education

Juris Doctor degree from ABA-accredited law school

Job description

Judicial Branch in North Carolina seeks an Assistant District Attorney (NS) to prosecute criminal cases in Henderson County. The role requires strong legal research, writing, and courtroom skills.

Requires Juris Doctor degree and active license to practice law in North Carolina; responsibilities include motions, case preparation, and trial work. Applicants should manage caseload and meet deadlines, with adherence to equal employment opportunity standards.