Trial-Ready Prosecutor: Assistant District Attorney

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

Job summary

The Office of the District Attorney, Prosecutorial District 9, in North Carolina seeks a qualified attorney to prosecute criminal cases in Wayne County. Duties include researching case law, preparing for trial, and handling motions.

Qualifications include a Juris Doctor from an ABA-accredited law school and an active license to practice in North Carolina. This is a full-time position with competitive salary and state employment benefits.

Qualifications

• Duties include but are not limited to the following.
• Knowledge of federal, state, and constitutional law.
• Ability to conduct legal research and apply law to facts.

Responsibilities

• Screen incoming cases to identify strengths and weaknesses.
• Research and identify precedence in case law.
• Prepare cases for trial using electronic legal research.
• Write and file any appropriate motions.
• Organize work; set priorities; meet deadlines; meet with victims of crime.
• Caseload may include district and superior court cases.

Skills

Case analysis

Legal research

Trial preparation

Plea negotiations

Caseload management

Education

Juris Doctor degree

Job description

The Office of the District Attorney, Prosecutorial District 9, in North Carolina seeks a qualified attorney to prosecute criminal cases in Wayne County. Duties include researching case law, preparing for trial, and handling motions.

Qualifications include a Juris Doctor from an ABA-accredited law school and an active license to practice in North Carolina. This is a full-time position with competitive salary and state employment benefits.