Assistant District Attorney

State of North Carolina • Granville, OH

2d • $56,000 - $104,338 • Remote

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.

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.

Benefits

• Equal Opportunity Employer

What This Job Offers

• Job Type: Full-time
• Career Level: Mid Level