Assistant district attorney Jobs in USA

Salary : $54,369.00 - $97,403.00 Annually

Location : Halifax County, NC

Job Type : Permanent Full-Time

Job Number : 2024-13904

Department : District Attorney

Division : DISTRICT ATTORNEY 7

Opening Date : 02 / 10 / 2025

Closing Date : 4 / 10 / 2025 5 : 00 PM Eastern

Job Class Title : Assistant District Attorney

Position Number : 60007113

Section : District Attorney 7

Salary Grade : Flat Rated

Recruitment Range : $54,369.00 - $97,403.00

Description of Work

• This position is being reposted. Previous applicants do not need to re-apply.

SALARY GRADE : Flat Rated

The Office of the District Attorney, Prosecutorial District 7, 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.

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

Juris Doctor degree from an ABA accredited law school and an active license to practice law in North Carolina.

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Do you possess a Juris Doctor degree from an ABA accredited law school?

Do you possess an active license to practice law in North Carolina?

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