Regional Traffic Safety Resource Prosecutor Attorney

SALARY GRADE:  Flat Rated

Join a supportive team dedicated to making a statewide impact—this unique role offers the chance to become an expert in impaired driving and traffic law, with opportunities to travel across North Carolina, prosecute cases in diverse districts, and develop professionally through in-state and national conferences, all with the encouragement and backing of a collaborative and experienced team.

Position: Traffic Safety Resource Prosecutor

Organization: North Carolina Conference of District Attorneys

About the Opportunity: The North Carolina Conference of District Attorneys is seeking a highly skilled and driven attorney to join our team as a Traffic Safety Resource Prosecutor. This is a unique role, offering the chance to impact public safety across the state, prosecute impaired driving and other traffic-related cases, and work closely with district attorneys throughout North Carolina. This position provides a collaborative, supportive environment where your contributions make a direct impact on justice for our communities.

As a Traffic Safety Resource Prosecutor, you’ll have the opportunity to travel statewide, assist in high-impact traffic and impaired driving cases, and be on the forefront of emerging traffic safety issues. This role is ideal for someone passionate about promoting safety on our roadways and is eager to share their knowledge and expertise with peers and law enforcement partners. Your duty station will be based on agency needs and your location.  This position requires frequent travel across North Carolina to assist prosecutors in various districts, making adaptability and independence essential.

Key Responsibilities:

• Legal Consultation: Provide expert legal advice and technical assistance on impaired driving and traffic cases to prosecutors across the state.
• Case Prosecution & Litigation: Serve as lead or associate counsel, preparing and presenting cases in court, and representing the state in DWI and traffic dockets as assigned.
• Pre-Trial Support: Support pre-trial investigations, including evidence gathering and strategic case development.
• Training & Education: Collaborate with the Conference Traffic Safety Team to develop and deliver training programs for prosecutors, law enforcement, and other allied professionals focusing on evidence-gathering methods, trial techniques, and cutting-edge legal developments in traffic safety.
• Resource Development: Prepare articles, legal memoranda, and other resources for statewide distribution on current traffic safety and legal issues. Participate in national and state traffic safety meetings to stay current on trends and best practices.

Why Join Us? At the North Carolina Conference of District Attorneys, we are committed to a positive, team-oriented work environment where every member’s contribution is valued. By joining our team, you will play an integral role in the prosecution and prevention of traffic-related offenses across the state, make a meaningful impact on public safety, and have ongoing opportunities for professional development.

Salary to commensurate with experience.

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 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.

• Juris Doctor (JD) from an ABA-accredited law school and an active North Carolina law license.
• Knowledge and Experience: Extensive understanding of federal, state, and constitutional law, especially regarding DWI and traffic safety cases. Familiarity with the NC General Statutes, rules of evidence, and the NC court system.
• Technical Legal Skills: 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.
• Communication and Collaboration: 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.
• Travel: This position requires frequent travel across North Carolina to assist prosecutors in various districts, making adaptability and independence essential.

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