Assistant District Attorney
About The Position
The Cabarrus County District Attorney’s Office seeks a qualified attorney to prosecute felony, misdemeanor, and traffic offenses and help ensure community safety. The office maintains relationships with law enforcement agencies, victim organizations, courthouse partners, the community, and those it serves. The position involves screening incoming cases, assessing case facts, preparing witnesses, researching legal precedents, meeting with crime victims, and holding people who commit crimes accountable. It also includes maintaining close working relationships with state and federal law enforcement agencies. The attorney may develop courtroom skills through witness examinations, opening and closing arguments, motion hearings, and bond advocacy, and may prosecute cases in district, juvenile, truancy, and superior courts. The office offers training and mentorship from career prosecutors and encourages staff to contribute to community education efforts. The salary range is $56,000 to $104,000. The position is based in Cabarrus County, North Carolina.
Requirements
- Juris Doctorate (JD) degree.
- Eligibility to practice law in North Carolina.
- Knowledge of applicable federal, state, common, and constitutional law; judicial procedures; rules of evidence; North Carolina General Statutes; and ethical and professional standards.
- Ability to interpret and apply criminal laws, analyze facts, conduct legal research, and develop effective litigation strategies.
- Ability to prepare and conduct witness examinations, deliver arguments, write legal documents, communicate clearly, and work independently.
- Ability to organize work, set priorities, meet critical deadlines, and follow up on assignments with minimal direction.
- Ability to establish cooperative working relationships and handle sensitive situations tactfully.
Nice To Haves
- Prosecutorial internships and/or experience.
- Interest in pursuing particular case types and contributing to community education.
Responsibilities
- Screen incoming criminal cases and assess the strengths and weaknesses of case facts.
- Prepare witnesses for trial and meet with victims of crime.
- Research legal precedents and conduct legal research.
- Prosecute felony, misdemeanor, and traffic offenses.
- Maintain close working relationships with state and federal law enforcement agencies, attorneys, and other participants in the criminal justice process.
- Develop and execute litigation strategies, prepare and conduct witness examinations, and deliver opening statements, closing arguments, and evidentiary objections.
- Negotiate plea agreements and conduct motion hearings and bond advocacy.
- Write reports, motions, briefs, and other legal documents.
- Contribute to community education efforts.
Benefits
- Training and mentorship from career prosecutors.
- Growth opportunities to build litigation skills and prosecute cases in district, juvenile, truancy, and superior courts.
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What This Job Offers
Job Type
Full-time
Career Level
Entry Level
Education Level
Ph.D. or professional degree
