Assistant District Attorney

State of North Carolina

About The Position

DO YOUR CAREER JUSTICE! Each and every day, North Carolina's courts help provide safety for our communities, prosperity for our economy, and protection for the rights, liberties, and freedoms that sit at the foundation of our state and federal constitutions. Consider an exciting and rewarding career with us and join the more than 7,000 elected officials and employees who make up our workforce and help us ensure that justice is administrated without favor, denial, or delay. SALARY RANGE: $54,369.00 - $64,000.00 This position is time-limited, grant funded, full-time. Funding for this position will end on September 30, 2026. Are you interested in joining a team whose goal is to impact your community? The Office of the District Attorney, Prosecutorial District 12, Harnett County, is looking for a motivated, organized, and justice-minded prosecutor to handle Domestic Violence prosecutions in both Harnett and Lee counties. This position works closely with victims of domestic violence, local law enforcement, and community partners to ensure that the most vulnerable members of our community are protected.

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.
Attach cover letter and résumé.

Responsibilities

Screen incoming 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 of crime.
Caseload may include district and superior court cases.