Assistant District Attorney - Violent Crime Prosecution

Agency

District Attorney

Division

DISTRICT ATTORNEY 24

Job Classification Title

Assistant District Attorney (NS)

Position Number

60007502

Grade

30013281

About Us

DO 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

Are you a passionate and driven attorney ready to take on some of the most challenging and impactful cases in the criminal justice system? The Office of the District Attorney in Prosecutorial District 24 is seeking a dedicated prosecutor to focus on violent crime cases, including homicides, aggravated assaults, robberies, and gun-related offenses.

This is a unique opportunity to make a profound difference in our community by holding violent offenders accountable, advocating for victims, and enhancing public safety.

Must have Homicide Trial experience.

Knowledge Skills and Abilities/Management Preferences

SALARY RANGE: $54,369.00 - $125,000.00

What You'll Do:

Prosecute Violent Crime Cases:

• Handle cases involving homicides, armed robberies, assaults, and other serious offenses in district and superior courts.

• Serve as lead or co-counsel in high-profile and complex cases, ensuring thorough preparation and strategic advocacy.

Collaborate with Law Enforcement:

• Work closely with detectives, crime scene investigators, and forensic specialists to gather evidence, review investigative reports, and strengthen case strategies.

• Provide legal guidance to law enforcement during investigations, including advice on search warrants and charging decisions.

Engage with Victims and Families:

• Partner with victim advocates to provide support and clear communication to victims and their families throughout the judicial process.

• Address concerns, answer questions, and prepare victims and witnesses for court appearances with sensitivity and professionalism.

Lead Courtroom Advocacy:

• Draft and argue motions, conduct witness examinations, and present compelling opening and closing arguments in trial.

• Respond to defense motions and objections with confidence and legal precision.

Advance Community Safety:

• Participate in initiatives and programs focused on reducing violent crime and preventing recidivism, including collaborative efforts with law enforcement and community organizations.

Skills You'll Gain and Refine:

• Develop expertise in prosecuting complex and high-stakes violent crime cases.

• Enhance your ability to analyze evidence, craft compelling trial strategies, and manage large caseloads.

• Build advanced courtroom skills, including cross-examining expert witnesses and presenting technical evidence.

• Strengthen your collaboration and leadership abilities through multidisciplinary partnerships with law enforcement and community stakeholders.

What We Offer:

• Impactful Work: Play a critical role in improving public safety by holding violent offenders accountable and advocating for justice on behalf of victims.

• Collaborative Culture: Join a team of skilled and supportive attorneys, investigators, and advocates dedicated to achieving justice.

• Specialized Training: Access professional development opportunities tailored to violent crime prosecution, including homicide investigations and trial advocacy.

• Career Growth: Build a strong foundation for a successful legal career through hands-on experience with challenging and meaningful cases.

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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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.

Charmaine Leeks
NC Administrative Office of the Courts
Human Resources Division
https://www.nccourts.gov/about/about-judicial-branch/careers

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.

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 James Leeks

Email:

HumanResources@nccourts.org