Assistant District Attorney
About The Position
The Office of the District Attorney, Prosecutorial District 29, seeks a qualified attorney to prosecute criminal cases. Duties include but are not limited to the following: screen incoming 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 of crime. Caseload may include district and superior court cases. This position can be located in Moore or Hoke County.
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
Responsibilities
- Screen incoming 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 of crime
Benefits
- Variety of leave options
- Professional development opportunities
- Insurance
- More
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What This Job Offers
Job Type
Full-time
Career Level
Mid Level
