Assistant District Attorney

SALARY GRADE: Flat Rated

Elected District Attorney Faris Dixon, Jr., Prosecutorial District 3, has been innovative in the quest to ensure the safety of Pitt County Citizens and that justice is administered fairly and swiftly. During DA Dixon’s first term, he sought the creation of a mental health court which has come to fruition, with the initial funding going from the legislature to Pitt County Government. DA Dixon’s office also drafted and secured a $900,000.00 grant for the Pitt County Veteran’s Treatment Court.

DA Dixon strives to ensure that his staff is supported and enriched. The staff is small enough that everyone knows everyone else. Attorneys and support staff are encouraged to sit down with more experienced staff members to discuss cases and learn. His staff is also encouraged to attend trainings and conferences to improve their legal and leadership skills. The staff is big enough that we have courts running ever day so that there is ample opportunity to learn and work on a variety of cases. New attorneys could be in superior court within a year or two if they desire that experience.

Pitt County is the home of East Carolina University. We have a wonderful balance of small-town life if that is what attracts you, while having all the amenities that would be associated with a large state university. Our community has wonderful apartments and townhomes, great restaurants, microbreweries, and exciting nightlife, but also lovely homes situated on several acres of land for country living, for someone seeking a quieter way of life. Come to Pitt County for the perfect blend of big city living and small-town quaintness.

Salary

• $54,369 - $101,299/year

Qualifications

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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