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SALARY RANGE: $65000.00 - $100000.00

We are seeking a full time Assistant District Attorney for District 41 which consists of McDowell and Rutherford Counties. The primary responsibility of this ADA will be prosecuting cases in Superior Court in Rutherford County but he or she will also be expected to cover District Juvenile and Administrative Traffic Courts occasionally as needed.

As a Superior Court prosecutor this ADA will be responsible as part of a team of three for prosecuting all cases in Superior Court from homicides to misdemeanor appeals. He or she must be able to work closely with the other ADAs law enforcement officers and other court officials as a team; screen incoming cases and determine the appropriate course of action interview and assist victims and witnesses; perform legal research; write and file motions; conduct hearings and trials; determine and achieve the appropriate case outcome; and effectively manage an extremely large caseload without becoming overwhelmed and losing your mind. This ADA must do all of the above ethically efficiently professionally properly and compassionately.

This ADA must establish and maintain a close working collaborative cooperative team relationship with the other members of the District Attorneys Office as well as District law enforcement officers and a collegial cooperative professional relationship with the Defense Bar and other participants in the criminal justice process.

There is no requirement that the ADA reside in the District before or during their employment.

YOU MUST BE CURRENTLY LICENSED TO PRACTICE LAW IN NORTH CAROLINA AND HAVE A MINIMUM OF TWO YEARS PROSECUTION EXPERIENCE. Do not apply if you do not meet this criteria.

Knowledge Skills and Abilities / Competencies:

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.

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Charmaine J. Leeks
NC Administrative Office of the Courts
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