Assistant District Attorney

**Agency**District Attorney**Division**DISTRICT ATTORNEY 41**Job Classification Title**Assistant District Attorney (NS)**Position Number**60007887**Grade**30013281DO YOUR CAREER JUSTICE Each and every day, North Carolina's courts help provide safety for our communities, prosperity for our economy, and protection for the rights, liberties, and freedoms that sit at the foundation of our state and federal constitutions. Consider an exciting and rewarding career with us and join the more than 7,000 elected officials and employees who make up our workforce and help us ensure that justice is administrated without favor, denial, or delay.**Description of Work****Knowledge Skills and Abilities/Management Preferences****SALARY RANGE: $65,000.00 - $100,000.00**We are seeking a full time Assistant District Attorney for District 41, which consists of McDowell and Rutherford Counties. The primary responsibility of this ADA will be prosecuting cases in Superior Court in Rutherford County, but he or she will also be expected to cover District, Juvenile, and Administrative Traffic Courts occasionally as needed.As a Superior Court prosecutor, this ADA will be responsible as part of a team of three for prosecuting all cases in Superior Court, from homicides to misdemeanor appeals. He or she must be able to work closely with the other ADAs, law enforcement officers, and other court officials as a team; screen incoming cases and determine the appropriate course of action, interview and assist victims and witnesses; perform legal research; write and file motions; conduct hearings and trials; determine and achieve the appropriate case outcome; and effectively manage an extremely large caseload without becoming overwhelmed and losing your mind. This ADA must do all of the above ethically, efficiently, professionally, properly, and compassionately.This ADA must establish and maintain a close working, collaborative, cooperative team relationship with the other members of the District Attorney’s Office as well as District law enforcement officers, and a collegial, cooperative, professional relationship with the Defense Bar and other participants in the criminal justice process.There is no requirement that the ADA reside in the District before or during their employment.***YOU MUST BE CURRENTLY LICENSED TO PRACTICE LAW IN NORTH CAROLINA AND HAVE A MINIMUM OF TWO YEARS PROSECUTION EXPERIENCE***. Do not apply if you do not meet this criteria.**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.**INSTRUCTIONS:** Applicants must complete an on-line application by clicking the above APPLY link. Mailed or faxed applications will **not** be accepted. Before applying, please read the for instructions on creating your profile and applying for specific postings. It is important your application includes all of your relevant education and work experience and that you answer all questions associated with the application to receive proper credit. Résumés are not accepted in lieu of fully completed applications. **\*NOTE\*** Many job postings require certain documents be attached to an application. Verify your application is complete and uploaded documents are attached to your application *before* submitting it. Applications may not be altered after they have been submitted. *All NC Judicial Branch agencies are Equal Opportunity Employers.*The North Carolina Judicial Branch participates in E-Verify, an internet-based system that compares information from an employee's Form I-9, Employment Eligibility Verification, to data from the US Department of Homeland Security and Social Security Administration records to confirm employment eligibility. To learn more, click on these links: Charmaine J. Leeks NC Administrative Office of the Courts Human Resources Division**Minimum Education and Experience**Some state job postings say you can qualify by an “equivalent combination of education and experience.” If that language appears below, then you may qualify through EITHER years of education OR years of directly related experience, OR a combination of both. See the Education and Experience Equivalency Guide for details.**Minimum Education and Experience Requirements:**Juris Doctor degree from an ABA accredited law school and an active license to practice law in North Carolina.**Attach cover letter and résumé.****EEO Statement**The State of North Carolina is an Equal Employment Opportunity Employer and dedicated to providing employees with a work environment free from all forms of unlawful employment discrimination, harassment, or retaliation. The state provides reasonable accommodation to employees and applicants with disabilities; known limitations related to pregnancy, childbirth, or related medical conditions; and for religious beliefs, observances, and practices.**Recruiter:**Charmaine Leeks**Email:**HumanResources@nccourts.org
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