Assistant District Attorney - Entry Level

SALARY GRADE:  Flat Rated

Are you passionate about advocating for justice and have a desire to make a difference?  Join our dedicated team at the Office of the District Attorney in Prosecutorial District 21! We are seeking a driven and dedicated attorney to focus on the prosecution of criminal cases in district and superior courts.  Prior experience welcomed but not required.  Training and mentorship are the foundations of what we do.  All you will need to excel in this position is a strong work ethic, desire to learn, and team spirit.

This is more than a job; it’s an opportunity to make a meaningful difference in the lives of victims and their families while growing your expertise as a trial attorney.

What You’ll Do:

• Represent the state in a variety of criminal cases in both district and superior courts.
• Negotiate plea agreements, prepare for court proceedings, and present arguments confidently in front of judges and juries.
• Work closely with law enforcement and other community partners to build strong cases for prosecution.
• Hone your ability to analyze case facts, conduct thorough legal research, and strategize for trials.
• Develop your courtroom presence through witness examinations, opening and closing arguments, and evidentiary objections.
• Learn to solve problems on the fly and produce quick and accurate legal interpretations.

What We Offer:

• District 21 is located geographically in the southern Piedmont region of North Carolina:   Experience affordable living in our district within thirty miles of the best golf courses in North Carolina located in Pinehurst and Southern Pines.  Charlotte, Winston-Salem, Greensboro, Raleigh, Fayetteville, some NC Carolina Beaches, and Myrtle Beach are all within two hours or less.
• Direct Interaction and Impact with Your Community: Work within the community to bring about positive change, increase public safety and encourage collaboration.
• Collaborative Office Culture:  Work alongside a supportive team that encourages innovation and personal growth.
• Immediate Impact: From your first day, you’ll make a difference by helping to ensure justice is delivered in our community.
• Training and Mentorship:  Benefit from a strong network of experienced trial attorneys who will guide you as you develop essential legal skills. Numerous no-cost professional development and training opportunities.  
• Growth Opportunities:  Build a solid foundation with litigation skills, criminal law and advocacy while working on diverse cases and advancing your legal career.

If you’re ready to be part of an exciting and rewarding legal environment, apply today to join our team of dedicated professionals!

We will take applications form candidates that are planning on taking the NC Bar in 2025.

        Juris Doctorate (JD) degree and eligibility to practice law in the state of North Carolina.      

Must have a passion for public service and commitment to seeking justice.

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.
 

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

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