Assistant District Attorney

State of North Carolina•Catawba County Courthouse Catawba, NC

9d•$56,000 - $104,338

About The Position

The Office of the District Attorney, Prosecutorial District 36, is seeking a qualified prosecutor to handle criminal cases in Burke, Caldwell, and Catawba counties. The caseload may include district and superior court cases. The role involves preparing and conducting cases, developing litigation strategies, working with victims, witnesses, attorneys, law enforcement agencies, and other participants in the criminal justice process, and meeting court-related deadlines.

Requirements

Juris Doctor degree from an ABA-accredited law school.
Active license to practice law in North Carolina.
Knowledge of relevant federal, state, common, and constitutional law; judicial procedures and rules of evidence; North Carolina General Statutes; legal research methods and tools; evidentiary information-gathering protocols; NC court system operations; and ethical and professional standards.
Skill in interpreting and applying criminal laws, interviewing witnesses, legal research, evaluating case facts, negotiating plea agreements, prioritizing work, and meeting deadlines.
Ability to analyze facts and law, conduct legal research, develop and execute litigation strategies, examine witnesses, argue clearly and persuasively, communicate complex legal concepts, write legal documents, solve problems, handle sensitive situations tactfully, communicate orally and in writing, and work independently.

Nice To Haves

Legal experience working in the court system is preferred.

Responsibilities

Screen incoming cases using logic and reasoning to identify strengths and weaknesses in the case facts.
Research and identify precedent in case law, using electronic legal research and other tools.
Prepare cases for trial and develop effective litigation strategies.
Write and file appropriate motions, briefs, reports, and other legal documents.
Organize work, set priorities, meet critical deadlines, and follow up on assignments with minimal direction.
Meet with victims of crime and interview witnesses.
Prepare, organize, and conduct witness examinations; deliver opening statements and closing arguments; and make evidentiary objections.
Negotiate plea agreements.
Analyze facts and applicable law and provide responsive legal interpretations to court officials.
Establish and maintain cooperative working relationships with attorneys, law enforcement agencies, and other participants in the criminal justice process.