Prosecutor: Trial Attorney for NC District Court

North Carolina Courts; North Carolina; On-site; USD 56,000 - 140,000; Full time

Job summary

North Carolina Courts in Halifax County, NC seeks an Assistant District Attorney to prosecute criminal cases. The role requires a Juris Doctor degree and an active license to practice law in North Carolina.

The position handles district and superior court matters, with responsibilities that include trial preparation, motions, and negotiations with victims and defense teams. Salary range is $56,000.00 – $140,000.00, commensurate with experience.

Qualifications

• Juris Doctor degree from an ABA accredited law school and an active license to practice law in North Carolina.
• Equivalent combination of education and experience may qualify.
• Mails and attachments as required by the online application process.

Responsibilities

• Screen incoming cases using logic to identify strengths and weaknesses of case facts.
• Research and identify precedence in case law.
• Prepare cases for trial; write and file motions.
• Organize work, set priorities, meet deadlines; meet with victims of crime.
• Caseload may include district and superior court cases.

Skills

Legal research

Plea negotiations

Litigation strategy

Education

Juris Doctor degree from ABA-accredited law school

Tools

Electronic legal research databases

Job description

North Carolina Courts in Halifax County, NC seeks an Assistant District Attorney to prosecute criminal cases. The role requires a Juris Doctor degree and an active license to practice law in North Carolina.

The position handles district and superior court matters, with responsibilities that include trial preparation, motions, and negotiations with victims and defense teams. Salary range is $56,000.00 – $140,000.00, commensurate with experience.