Domestic/Sexual Violence Resc Prosecutor

State of North Carolina•Wake, VA

1d•$80,000 - $105,000

About The Position

DO YOUR CAREER JUSTICE! Each and every day, North Carolina's courts help provide safety for our communities, prosperity for our economy, and protection for the rights, liberties, and freedoms that sit at the foundation of our state and federal constitutions. Consider an exciting and rewarding career with us and join the more than 7,000 elected officials and employees who make up our workforce and help us ensure that justice is administrated without favor, denial, or delay. SALARY RANGE: $80,000.00 - $105,000.00 THIS POSITION IS TIME-LIMITED, GRANT FUNDED, FULL-TIME. FUNDING FOR THIS POSITION WILL END ON SEPTEMBER 30, 2026. Purpose: For the past 20 years, this long-standing position has offered a unique opportunity to serve as a critical resource for prosecutors, law enforcement, and allied professionals across North Carolina, enhancing the capability of the State’s prosecutors to prosecute violence against women criminal cases effectively. Why Join Us? At the North Carolina Conference of District Attorneys, we believe in the power of teamwork. As part of our collaborative and mission-driven team, as a Domestic and Sexual Violence Resource Prosecutor, you will work with various stakeholders to provide them with the necessary education and information on the law and available resources. You will connect with dedicated professionals across disciplines, allowing you to grow professionally while advancing justice for some of the most vulnerable members of our communities. Your duty station will be based on agency needs and your location. This position requires travel across North Carolina to assist prosecutors in various districts, making adaptability and independence essential. As the Domestic and Sexual Violence Resource Prosecutor, you’ll be a vital partner in empowering prosecutors and allied professionals with the tools, training, and guidance they need to maneuver through the Court System effectively.

Requirements

Juris Doctor degree from an ABA accredited law school and an active license to practice law in North Carolina.
Knowledge of: North Carolina statutes, common law, and case law; judicial procedures and rules of evidence; case, statutory, and common law; legal research methods, techniques, sources, databases, and other research tools; the operations of the NC court system; and ethical and professional standards of conduct.
Skill in: interpreting and applying criminal laws to information, evidence, and other data; using logic and reasoning to identify the strengths and weaknesses of case facts; researching and identifying precedents in case law; utilizing electronic legal research and online systems; organizing work; setting priorities; meeting critical deadlines; and following up on assignments with a minimum of direction.
Ability to: analyze facts and apply applicable law to those facts; conduct legal research; plan, develop, and execute an effective litigation strategy to achieve desired results; prepare, organize, and conduct witness examinations; deliver opening statements, closing arguments, and evidentiary objections; express complex legal concepts and related facts clearly and concisely; argue clearly, logically, and persuasively; establish and maintain cooperative working relationships with attorneys, law enforcement agencies, and other participants in the criminal justice process; recognize and solve problems; produce legal interpretations in quickly and responsively for court officials; write reports, motions, briefs, and other legal documents; deal tactfully with sensitive situations; communicate both orally and in writing; and work independently.

Nice To Haves

Extensive understanding of federal, state, and constitutional law, especially regarding violence against women cases.
Familiarity with the NC General Statutes, rules of evidence, and the NC court system.
Proficiency in legal research, strategic case analysis, and complex trial preparation.
Skilled in interpreting complex criminal laws and applying them to cases in real time.
Ability to work well with other attorneys, law enforcement, and criminal justice partners.
Effective in both oral and written communication and comfortable representing cases in court.
This position requires frequent travel across North Carolina to assist prosecutors in various districts, making adaptability and independence essential.
Demonstrated a clear, concise writing style.
Attended an instructor development training program.

Responsibilities

Serve as a resource to prosecutors, law enforcement, medical professionals, mental health professionals, victim advocacy agencies, and other violence against women professionals in the State of North Carolina.
Provide expert legal advice and technical assistance on violence against women cases to prosecutors across the state.
Serve as lead or associate counsel, prepare and present cases in court, and represent the state in violence against women cases as assigned.
Support pre-trial investigations, including evidence gathering and strategic case development.
Prepare articles, legal memoranda, and other resources for statewide distribution on current violence against women legal issues.
Assess training needs, design tailored programs, and deliver high-impact training to prosecutors, law enforcement, and allied professionals.
Offer legal research, charging guidance, and support for pre-trial, trial, and appellate strategies related to violence against women cases.
Build strong relationships with key stakeholders, including the social workers, medical professionals, mental health professionals, and other violence against women professionals.
Prepare and publish articles for our statewide magazine, sharing best practices and emerging issues with your peers.
Stay on the cutting edge of evidence-gathering techniques and emerging technologies to support law enforcement and prosecutors in the courtroom.
Serve as a liaison and develop and maintain a rapport with the North Carolina Coalition Against Sexual Assault, NC Domestic Violence Coalition, Wake County Domestic Violence Task Force, the State Bureau of Investigation, and other violence against women organizations on issues related to violence against women.

Benefits

Eligible state employees are entitled to comprehensive benefits, including a variety of leave options, professional development opportunities, insurance, and more.

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