Prosecutor - District Court Trial Attorney

State of North Carolina; Lenoir (NC); On-site; USD 56,000 - 104,000; Full time

Job summary

State of North Carolina’s Office of the District Attorney, Prosecutorial District 9, seeks an Assistant District Attorney (NS) to prosecute criminal cases in Lenoir County, NC. The role requires a Juris Doctor and an active NC license and offers a salary range consistent with public service law practice.

Duties include screening cases, researching precedents, drafting motions, preparing for trial, and handling caseloads in district and superior court.

Qualifications

• Screen cases using logic to identify strengths and weaknesses.
• Research and identify precedence in case law.
• Prepare cases for trial and file motions.

Responsibilities

• Prepare and conduct witness examinations.
• Deliver opening statements and closing arguments.
• Argue evidentiary objections and advocate strategy.
• Work independently, meet deadlines, and coordinate with law enforcement.

Skills

Case screening

Legal research

Motion drafting

Case preparation

Caseload management

Courtroom procedures

Education

Juris Doctor degree

Active NC law license

Job description

State of North Carolina’s Office of the District Attorney, Prosecutorial District 9, seeks an Assistant District Attorney (NS) to prosecute criminal cases in Lenoir County, NC. The role requires a Juris Doctor and an active NC license and offers a salary range consistent with public service law practice.

Duties include screening cases, researching precedents, drafting motions, preparing for trial, and handling caseloads in district and superior court.