Assistant District Attorney

Description of Work

SALARY GRADE: Flat Rated

The District Attorney's Office in District 11, which includes Franklin, Granville, Person, Vance and Warren Counties, seeks a qualified Assistant District Attorney to prosecute criminal cases. Duties include, but are not limited to the following: screening incoming felony 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 and witnesses and law enforcement.

A successful candidate will have the opportunity to try felonies in Superior Court within their first year on staff or sooner depending on their level of experience and will also staff several days of district court per month. Residency is not a requirement for this position. However, you must have a reasonable commute time to your office, preferably forty-five minutes or less. Becoming an Assistant District Attorney in a rural, multi-county district is an opportunity to truly make a difference in your community.

Knowledge, Skills and Abilities / Competencies

Knowledge of: federal, state, common, and constitutional law; judicial procedures and rules of evidence; case, statutory, and common law; NC General Statutes to prosecute criminal cases; judicial and quasi-judicial procedures; legal research methods, techniques, sources, databases, and other research tools; 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; the operations of the NC court system; and ethical and professional standards of conduct.

Skill in: interpreting and applying complex criminal laws to information, evidence, and other data; listening techniques used in interviewing witnesses; using logic and reasoning to identify the strengths and weaknesses of case facts; researching and identifying precedence in case law; utilizing and evaluating electronic legal research and online systems; negotiating plea agreements; organizing work; setting priorities; meeting critical deadlines; and 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; 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 in a clear and concise manner; 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 a quick and responsive manner 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.

Minimum Education and Experience Requirements

This position requires a Juris Doctorate degree from an ABA accredited law school and an active license to practice law in North Carolina. The qualified candidate must have knowledge of federal, state, common and constitutional law; judicial procedures and rules of evidence; 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; the operations of the North Carolina court system, and ethical and professional standards of conduct.

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