Assistant District Attorney

State of North Carolina • Durham County, NC

1d • Onsite

About The Position

The District Attorney's Office in District 16, Durham County, seeks a qualified Assistant District Attorney to prosecute criminal cases. This role involves screening incoming felony cases, researching case law, preparing cases for trial, writing motions, organizing work, meeting deadlines, and interacting with victims, witnesses, and law enforcement.

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.
• Knowledge of judicial procedures and rules of evidence.
• Knowledge of case, statutory, and common law.
• Knowledge of NC General Statutes to prosecute criminal cases.
• Knowledge of judicial and quasi-judicial procedures.
• Knowledge of legal research methods, techniques, sources, databases, and other research tools.
• Knowledge of 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.
• Knowledge of the operations of the NC court system.
• Knowledge of ethical and professional standards of conduct.
• Skill in interpreting and applying complex criminal laws to information, evidence, and other data.
• Skill in listening techniques used in interviewing witnesses.
• Skill in using logic and reasoning to identify the strengths and weaknesses of case facts.
• Skill in researching and identifying precedence in case law.
• Skill in utilizing and evaluating electronic legal research and online systems.
• Skill in negotiating plea agreements.
• Skill in organizing work.
• Skill in setting priorities.
• Skill in meeting critical deadlines.
• Skill in 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.
• Ability to conduct legal research.
• Ability to plan, develop, and execute an effective litigation strategy to achieve desired results.
• Ability to prepare, organize, and conduct witness examinations.
• Ability to deliver opening statements, closing arguments, and evidentiary objections.
• Ability to express complex legal concepts and related facts in a clear and concise manner.
• Ability to argue clearly, logically, and persuasively.
• Ability to establish and maintain cooperative working relationships with attorneys, law enforcement agencies, and other participants in the criminal justice process.
• Ability to recognize and solve problems.
• Ability to produce legal interpretations in a quick and responsive manner for court officials.
• Ability to write reports, motions, briefs, and other legal documents.
• Ability to deal tactfully with sensitive situations.
• Ability to communicate both orally and in writing.
• Ability to work independently.

Nice To Haves

• Cover letter
• Résumé

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.
• Meet with victims and witnesses and law enforcement.

What This Job Offers

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