Assistant District Attorney

State of North Carolina

. Screen incoming felony cases to identify strengths and weaknesses of case facts .

Posted 9/24/2026full-timeNorth Carolina • United StatesMid-LevelSenior💰 $56,000 - $90,000 per yearWebsite

Core Competencies

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Core Competencies

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Demonstrates expertise in criminal law, including the ability to prepare and prosecute cases effectively. Proficient in legal research, negotiation of plea agreements, and conducting witness examinations while adhering to judicial procedures and deadlines.

Highest-signal resume keywords

Juris Doctor DegreeActive License to Practice Law in North CarolinaKnowledge of Federal, State, Common, and Constitutional LawSkill in Legal Research and Electronic Legal Research SystemsAbility to Negotiate Plea Agreements

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Hard Skills

Legal ResearchCase PreparationTrial PreparationWriting MotionsConducting Witness ExaminationsDelivering Opening StatementsDelivering Closing ArgumentsInterpreting Criminal LawsDeveloping Litigation StrategiesOrganizing Work and Setting Priorities

Soft Skills

Communication SkillsIndependent WorkNegotiation SkillsCritical ThinkingTime Management

Tools & Technologies

Electronic Legal Research ToolsLegal Databases

Certifications & Qualifications

Active License to Practice Law

Industry Keywords

Criminal LawJudicial ProceduresNC General StatutesPlea AgreementsEvidence Rules

About the role

Key responsibilities & impact

Screen incoming felony cases to identify strengths and weaknesses of case facts
Research and identify precedence in case law
Utilize and evaluate electronic legal research and other research tools
Prepare cases for trial
Write and file appropriate motions
Organize work and set priorities
Meet critical deadlines and follow up on assignments
Meet with victims, witnesses, and law enforcement
Prosecute criminal cases
Negotiate plea agreements and develop litigation strategies
Prepare and conduct witness examinations
Deliver opening statements, closing arguments, and evidentiary objections

Requirements

What you’ll need

Juris Doctor degree from an ABA accredited law school
Active license to practice law in North Carolina
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Knowledge of federal, state, common, and constitutional law
Knowledge of judicial procedures and rules of evidence
Knowledge of NC General Statutes to prosecute criminal cases
Knowledge of legal research methods, techniques, sources, databases, and other research tools
Skill in interpreting and applying complex criminal laws
Skill in legal research and electronic legal research systems
Skill in negotiating plea agreements
Ability to plan, develop, and execute effective litigation strategies
Ability to prepare, organize, and conduct witness examinations
Ability to deliver opening statements, closing arguments, and evidentiary objections
Ability to write reports, motions, briefs, and other legal documents
Ability to communicate orally and in writing and work independently