Assistant District Attorney

** SALARY RANGE: $72,000.00 - $ -*
* ** to commensurate with experience and qualifications.
*** Eligible for all applicable State of North Carolina employee benefits
* Appointed as a SAUSA pursuant to federal authorization and agreement
* Serves at the discretion of the District Attorney, Prosecutorial District 11, subject to the terms of the SAUSA appointment
* Assistant United States Attorneys and leadership within the U.S. Attorney’s Office for the Eastern District of North Carolina
* District Attorneys and Assistant District Attorneys in the counties where cases are generated
* Federal, state, and local law enforcement agencies involved in assigned investigations
* This position requires strong communication skills and the ability to navigate dual-sovereign partnerships while maintaining clarity of roles and responsibilities as a state employee.
* State employee benefits and stability, including retirement and leave benefits
* Hands-on federal courtroom experience prosecuting cases in the Eastern District of North Carolina
* Direct involvement in significant federal investigations impacting communities across North Carolina
* A collaborative role bridging state and federal prosecutorial efforts
* The ability to serve the public at both the state and federal level while remaining rooted in North Carolina’s prosecutorial system
** 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.
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* Licensed to practice law in the State of North Carolina and in good standing
* at least 1 year post J.D. legal or other relevant experience
* Strong trial advocacy, legal writing, and analytical skills
* Significant experience prosecuting criminal cases, preferably including felony or complex litigation
* Ability to manage a caseload independently and exercise sound prosecutorial judgment
* Demonstrated ability to work effectively with law enforcement, prosecutors, and court personnel across jurisdictions
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