Senior District Attorney - Felony Prosecution Lead

Judicial Branch; Graham (NC); On-site; USD 80,000 - 98,000; Full time

Job summary

Judicial Branch in Graham, NC is seeking an Assistant District Attorney (NS) to prosecute a full felony caseload and oversee court proceedings. The role requires prior courtroom and jury trial experience, excellent advocacy skills, and a strong work ethic.

The attorney must hold a Juris Doctor from an ABA-accredited school and a North Carolina license to practice law. The position offers a competitive salary range and opportunities to train with the sexual assault team.

Qualifications

• Juris Doctor degree from an ABA accredited law school and active NC license.
• Strong courtroom practice and trial experience are required.
• Ability to manage a full felony caseload and conduct witness examinations.

Responsibilities

• Prosecute a wide variety of felony cases and manage trials.
• build trial calendars and conduct jury trials with minimal direction.
• Train with sexual assault prosecutor to learn related cases.
• Maintain high professional and ethical standards in all proceedings.

Skills

Courtroom practice

Trial experience

Plea negotiations

Legal writing

Legal research

Education

Juris Doctor degree (ABA accredited)

Tools

Electronic legal research systems

Job description

Judicial Branch in Graham, NC is seeking an Assistant District Attorney (NS) to prosecute a full felony caseload and oversee court proceedings. The role requires prior courtroom and jury trial experience, excellent advocacy skills, and a strong work ethic.

The attorney must hold a Juris Doctor from an ABA-accredited school and a North Carolina license to practice law. The position offers a competitive salary range and opportunities to train with the sexual assault team.