Assistant District Attorney

State of North Carolina•Franklin, NC

1d•Hybrid

About The Position

The District Attorney's Office in District 11, which includes Franklin, Granville, Person, Vance and Warren Counties, seeks a qualified Assistant District Attorney to prosecute criminal cases. Becoming an Assistant District Attorney in a rural, multi-county district is an opportunity to truly make a difference in your community. North Carolina State Government is one of the state’s largest employers, with over 76,000 employees all working toward a common goal: a safer and stronger North Carolina. We are a large organization comprised of various agencies, offices, and universities, each providing important public services. Eligible state employees are entitled to comprehensive benefits, including a variety of leave options, professional development opportunities, insurance, and more.

Requirements

Juris Doctor degree from an ABA accredited law school and an active license to practice law in North Carolina.
Knowledge of federal, state, common and constitutional law; judicial procedures and rules of evidence; the principles and protocols for the evidentiary gathering of information, documents, financial records, and other data that may be used in trial court processes, protocols, and strategies; the operations of the North Carolina court system, and ethical and professional standards of conduct.
Interpreting and applying complex criminal laws to information, evidence, and other data.
Listening techniques used in interviewing witnesses.
Using logic and reasoning to identify the strengths and weaknesses of case facts.
Researching and identifying precedence in case law.
Utilizing and evaluating electronic legal research and online systems.
Negotiating plea agreements.
Organizing work.
Setting priorities.
Meeting critical deadlines.
Following up on assignments with a minimum of direction.
Analyze facts, laws, rules, regulations, interpretations, and related written documents and apply applicable law to those facts.
Conduct legal research.
Plan, develop, and execute an effective litigation strategy to achieve desired results.
Prepare, organize, and conduct witness examinations.
Deliver opening statements, closing arguments, and evidentiary objections.
Express complex legal concepts and related facts in a clear and concise manner.
Argue clearly, logically, and persuasively.
Establish and maintain cooperative working relationships with attorneys, law enforcement agencies, and other participants in the criminal justice process.
Recognize and solve problems.
Produce legal interpretations in a quick and responsive manner for court officials.
Write reports, motions, briefs, and other legal documents.
Deal tactfully with sensitive situations.
Communicate both orally and in writing.
Work independently.

Nice To Haves

Reasonable commute time to your office, preferably forty-five minutes or less.

Responsibilities

Screening incoming felony cases using logic and reasoning to identify the strengths and weaknesses of case facts.
Research and identify precedence in case law.
Utilize and evaluate electronic legal research and other research tools.
Prepare cases for trial, write and file any appropriate motions, organize work.
Set priorities.
Meet critical deadlines, follow up on assignments, and meet with victims and witnesses and law enforcement.
Try felonies in Superior Court within their first year on staff or sooner depending on their level of experience.
Staff several days of district court per month.