Assistant District Attorney - Entry Level

State of North Carolina•Rowan County, NC

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About The Position

The District Attorney’s Office in District 27, Rowan County, seeks an entry-level Assistant District Attorney to prosecute criminal cases. The position may involve district and superior court cases and is intended for an attorney seeking courtroom experience and opportunities to develop trial skills. The office describes a team atmosphere focused on work-life balance, mentorship, monthly training, advancement opportunities, and the possibility of some remote work. The position is full-time and time-limited, with grant funding scheduled to end August 31, 2027; the posting states that funding is expected to continue beyond that date. The salary range is $56,000–$75,000. Applicants must hold a Juris Doctor degree from an ABA-accredited law school and an active North Carolina law license. Candidates who passed the July bar exam are strongly encouraged to apply. Applicants must attach a cover letter, résumé, and writing sample and complete the online application.

Requirements

Juris Doctor degree from an ABA-accredited law school.
Active license to practice law in North Carolina.
Knowledge of federal, state, common, and constitutional law; judicial procedures; rules of evidence; and North Carolina statutes relevant to prosecuting criminal cases.
Knowledge of legal research methods, techniques, sources, databases, and tools.
Ability to interpret and apply criminal laws and analyze facts, laws, rules, regulations, and related documents.
Ability to conduct legal research and plan and execute litigation strategy.
Ability to communicate complex legal concepts clearly and persuasively, orally and in writing.
Ability to establish and maintain cooperative working relationships with attorneys, law enforcement agencies, and others involved in criminal justice.
Ability to recognize and solve problems, work independently, deal tactfully with sensitive situations, and produce legal interpretations promptly.
Ability to organize work, set priorities, meet critical deadlines, and follow up on assignments with minimal direction.

Nice To Haves

Candidates who passed the July bar exam are strongly encouraged to apply.

Responsibilities

Screen incoming cases and use logic and reasoning to identify strengths and weaknesses in case facts.
Research and identify precedent in case law, using electronic legal research and other research tools.
Prepare cases for trial.
Write and file appropriate motions.
Organize work, set priorities, meet critical deadlines, and follow up on assignments.
Meet with victims of crime.
Develop and execute effective litigation strategies.
Prepare, organize, and conduct witness examinations; deliver opening statements and closing arguments; and make evidentiary objections.
Negotiate plea agreements.
Write reports, motions, briefs, and other legal documents.
Work with attorneys, law enforcement agencies, and other participants in the criminal justice process.