Assistant District Attorney

State of North Carolina

. Prosecute criminal cases in Burke, Caldwell, and Catawba counties .

Posted 9/30/2026full-timeNorth Carolina • United StatesMid-LevelSenior💰 $56,000 - $104,338 per yearWebsite

Core Competencies

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Core Competencies

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Demonstrates expertise in prosecuting criminal cases, including the ability to develop and execute effective litigation strategies, conduct witness examinations, and negotiate plea agreements. Proficient in legal research methods and knowledgeable in federal, state, and constitutional law.

Highest-signal resume keywords

Juris Doctor DegreeActive License to Practice Law in North CarolinaKnowledge of Federal, State, and Constitutional LawSkill in Legal Research and Electronic Legal Research SystemsAbility to Prepare and Conduct Witness Examinations

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Hard Skills

Prosecuting Criminal CasesLegal ResearchNegotiating Plea AgreementsWriting Legal DocumentsConducting Witness Examinations

Soft Skills

Communication SkillsOrganizational SkillsIndependence

Tools & Technologies

Electronic Legal Research SystemsLegal Research Tools

Certifications & Qualifications

Juris Doctor DegreeActive License to Practice Law

Industry Keywords

Criminal LawJudicial ProceduresNC General StatutesCourt SystemLitigation Strategies

About the role

Key responsibilities & impact

Prosecute criminal cases in Burke, Caldwell, and Catawba counties
Screen incoming cases to identify strengths and weaknesses of case facts
Research and identify precedent 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
Follow up on assignments
Meet with victims of crime
Handle district and superior court cases
Negotiate plea agreements
Develop and execute litigation strategies
Prepare and conduct witness examinations
Deliver opening statements, closing arguments, and evidentiary objections
Establish cooperative working relationships with attorneys, law enforcement agencies, and other criminal justice participants

Requirements

What you’ll need

Juris Doctor degree from an ABA accredited law school
Active license to practice law in North Carolina
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
Ability to work independently
Management prefers applicants with legal experience working in the court system
Applicants must complete an online application
Attach cover letter and résumé

Benefits

Comp & perks

Equal Opportunity Employer
Reasonable accommodation for employees and applicants with disabilities, pregnancy, childbirth, related medical conditions, and religious beliefs, observances, and practices