Assistant District Attorney
About The Position
The Office of the District Attorney, Prosecutorial District 15, seeks a qualified prosecutor to prosecute criminal cases in Brunswick, Bladen, and Columbus counties. The caseload may include district and superior court cases. The position involves screening incoming cases, researching applicable case law, preparing cases for trial, filing motions, organizing and prioritizing work, meeting critical deadlines, following up on assignments, and meeting with crime victims. The role requires knowledge of criminal and constitutional law, court procedures, rules of evidence, legal research methods, and professional and ethical standards. The prosecutor must analyze facts and apply relevant law, plan and carry out litigation strategies, prepare and conduct witness examinations, present arguments and objections, negotiate plea agreements, and prepare legal documents. The position also requires clear communication, problem-solving, independent work, and effective collaboration with attorneys, law enforcement agencies, and others in the criminal justice process.
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; North Carolina General Statutes; legal research methods and tools; and ethical and professional standards.
- Ability to conduct legal research, analyze facts and law, develop litigation strategies, prepare and conduct witness examinations, communicate persuasively, write legal documents, and work independently.
Responsibilities
- Prosecute criminal cases in Brunswick, Bladen, and Columbus counties.
- 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 tools.
- Prepare cases for trial and write and file appropriate motions.
- Organize work, set priorities, meet critical deadlines, and follow up on assignments.
- Meet with victims of crime.
- Analyze facts and applicable law and develop and execute litigation strategies.
- Prepare, organize, and conduct witness examinations; deliver opening statements and closing arguments; and make evidentiary objections.
- Negotiate plea agreements.
- Prepare reports, motions, briefs, and other legal documents.
- Work with attorneys, law enforcement agencies, and other participants in the criminal justice process.
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What This Job Offers
Job Type
Full-time
Education Level
Ph.D. or professional degree
