Financial Crimes Prosecutor

State of North Carolina • Wake, VA

2d • $80,000 - $115,000 • Hybrid

About The Position

For more than a decade, 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 cases involving financial crimes effectively. 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 Financial Crimes 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 a Financial Crimes Resource Prosecutor, you will 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

• 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 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.
• Juris Doctor (JD) from an ABA-accredited law school and an active North Carolina law license.

Nice To Haves

• Extensive understanding of federal, state, and constitutional law, especially regarding financial crimes 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.
• Demonstrated a clear, concise writing style.
• Attended an instructor development training program.
• Litigated multiple financial crimes cases in a jury trial setting.
• Managed a caseload of felony level offenses.

Responsibilities

• Serve as a resource to prosecutors, law enforcement, financial professionals, social workers, victim advocacy agencies, and other allied professionals who work with victims of financial crimes and vulnerable adults in the State of North Carolina.
• Provide expert legal advice and technical assistance on financial crimes cases to prosecutors across the state.
• Serve as lead or associate counsel, prepare and present cases in court, and represent the state in financial crimes 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 legal issues that involve financial crimes and vulnerable adults.
• Assess training needs, design tailored programs, and deliver high-impact training to prosecutors, law enforcement, and other allied professionals.
• Offer legal research, charging guidance, and support for pre-trial, trial, and appellate strategies related to financial crimes cases.
• Build strong relationships with key stakeholders, including state and federal agencies, social workers, financial professionals, and other allied 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.

Benefits

• The North Carolina Judicial Branch participates in E-Verify, an internet-based system that compares information from an employee's Form I-9, Employment Eligibility Verification, to data from the US Department of Homeland Security and Social Security Administration records to confirm employment eligibility.

What This Job Offers

• Job Type: Full-time
• Career Level: Senior