Assistant District Attorney

State of North Carolina

. Prosecute criminal cases in District 33, which includes Davidson and Davie counties .

Posted 10/5/2026full-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 prosecute cases effectively, conduct legal research, and negotiate plea agreements. Proficient in preparing legal documents and delivering compelling arguments in court.

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 CasesConducting Legal ResearchPreparing Legal DocumentsInterpreting Criminal LawsWriting ReportsOrganizing Witness ExaminationsEvaluating Legal Research ToolsIdentifying Precedent In Case LawDeveloping Litigation StrategiesMeeting Critical Deadlines

Soft Skills

Communication SkillsOrganizational SkillsAnalytical SkillsInterpersonal SkillsNegotiation Skills

Tools & Technologies

Electronic Legal Research ToolsOnline Legal Research Systems

Certifications & Qualifications

Juris Doctor DegreeActive License To Practice Law

Industry Keywords

Criminal Justice ProcessNC General StatutesJudicial ProceduresRules Of EvidencePlea Agreements

About the role

Key responsibilities & impact

Prosecute criminal cases in District 33, which includes Davidson and Davie counties
Screen incoming felony 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 and follow up on assignments
Meet with victims, witnesses, and law enforcement
Negotiate plea agreements
Plan, develop, and execute litigation strategies
Prepare, organize, and conduct witness examinations
Deliver opening statements, closing arguments, and evidentiary objections
Write reports, motions, briefs, and other legal documents
Establish cooperative working relationships with attorneys, law enforcement agencies, and other participants in the criminal justice process

Requirements

What you’ll need

Juris Doctor degree from an ABA accredited law school
Active license to practice law in North Carolina
Attach cover letter, résumé, and writing sample
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 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
Ability to conduct legal research
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

Benefits

Comp & perks

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