Assistant District Attorney

State of North Carolina

1d•$65,000 - $100,000

About The Position

We are seeking a full time Assistant District Attorney for District 41, which consists of McDowell and Rutherford Counties. The primary responsibility of this ADA will be prosecuting cases in Superior Court in Rutherford County, but he or she will also be expected to cover District, Juvenile, and Administrative Traffic Courts occasionally as needed. As a Superior Court prosecutor, this ADA will be responsible as part of a team of three for prosecuting all cases in Superior Court, from homicides to misdemeanor appeals. He or she must be able to work closely with the other ADAs, law enforcement officers, and other court officials as a team; screen incoming cases and determine the appropriate course of action, interview and assist victims and witnesses; perform legal research; write and file motions; conduct hearings and trials; determine and achieve the appropriate case outcome; and effectively manage an extremely large caseload without becoming overwhelmed and losing your mind. This ADA must do all of the above ethically, efficiently, professionally, properly, and compassionately. This ADA must establish and maintain a close working, collaborative, cooperative team relationship with the other members of the District Attorney’s Office as well as District law enforcement officers, and a collegial, cooperative, professional relationship with the Defense Bar and other participants in the criminal justice process. There is no requirement that the ADA reside in the District before or during their employment. YOU MUST BE CURRENTLY LICENSED TO PRACTICE LAW IN NORTH CAROLINA AND HAVE A MINIMUM OF TWO YEARS PROSECUTION EXPERIENCE. Do not apply if you do not meet this criteria.

Requirements

Knowledge of: federal, state, common, and constitutional law; judicial procedures and rules of evidence; case, statutory, and common law; NC General Statutes to prosecute criminal cases; judicial and quasi-judicial procedures; legal research methods, techniques, sources, databases, and other research tools; 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 NC court system; and ethical and professional standards of conduct.
Skill in: 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; and following up on assignments with a minimum of direction.
Ability to: 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; and work independently.
Juris Doctor degree from an ABA accredited law school and an active license to practice law in North Carolina.
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MUST BE CURRENTLY LICENSED TO PRACTICE LAW IN NORTH CAROLINA AND HAVE A MINIMUM OF TWO YEARS PROSECUTION EXPERIENCE.

Responsibilities

prosecuting cases in Superior Court in Rutherford County
cover District, Juvenile, and Administrative Traffic Courts occasionally as needed
prosecuting all cases in Superior Court, from homicides to misdemeanor appeals
work closely with the other ADAs, law enforcement officers, and other court officials as a team
screen incoming cases and determine the appropriate course of action
interview and assist victims and witnesses
perform legal research
write and file motions
conduct hearings and trials
determine and achieve the appropriate case outcome
effectively manage an extremely large caseload