Assistant District Attorney

State of North Carolina

. Prosecute criminal cases in district and superior court .

Posted 10/5/2026full-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 litigation strategies, conduct legal research, and negotiate plea agreements. Proficient in preparing legal documents and conducting witness examinations while maintaining strong communication and organizational skills.

Highest-signal resume keywords

Juris Doctor DegreeActive License to Practice Law in North CarolinaKnowledge of Federal, State, Common, and Constitutional LawSkill in Negotiating Plea AgreementsAbility to Conduct Legal Research

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Hard Skills

Prosecuting Criminal CasesLegal Research MethodsWriting Legal DocumentsConducting Witness ExaminationsInterpreting Criminal LawsPreparing Trial CasesEvaluating Legal Research ToolsIdentifying Precedent in Case LawDelivering Opening StatementsDelivering Closing Arguments

Soft Skills

Organizational SkillsCommunication SkillsAnalytical SkillsNegotiation SkillsInterpersonal Skills

Tools & Technologies

Electronic Legal Research ToolsOnline Legal Research Systems

Certifications & Qualifications

Active License to Practice Law in North Carolina

Industry Keywords

Judicial ProceduresRules of EvidenceNC General StatutesCriminal JusticeLitigation Strategies

About the role

Key responsibilities & impact

Prosecute criminal cases in district and superior court
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, set priorities, meet critical deadlines, and follow up on assignments
Meet with victims of crime
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
Produce legal interpretations for court officials
Work independently

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 to information, evidence, and other data
Skill in researching and identifying precedence in case law
Skill in utilizing and evaluating electronic legal research and online systems
Skill in negotiating plea agreements
Ability to analyze facts, laws, rules, regulations, interpretations, and related written documents and apply applicable law
Ability to conduct legal research
Ability to plan, develop, and execute an effective litigation strategy
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
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Applicants must complete an online application; mailed or faxed applications will not be accepted