Assistant District Attorney
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Job Location:
Johnston County, OK - USA
Monthly Salary:
$ 54369 - 80000
Posted on:
Yesterday
Vacancies:
1 Vacancy
Job Summary
Agency
District AttorneyDivision
DISTRICT ATTORNEY 13Job Classification Title
Assistant District Attorney (NS)Position Number
Grade
About Us
DO YOUR CAREER JUSTICE! Each and every day North Carolinas courts help provide safety for our communities prosperity for our economy and protection for the rights liberties and freedoms that sit at the foundation of our state and federal constitutions. Consider an exciting and rewarding career with us and join the more than 7000 elected officials and employees who make up our workforce and help us ensure that justice is administrated without favor denial or delay.
Description of Work
Knowledge Skills and Abilities/Management Preferences
SALARY RANGE: $54369.00 - $80000.00
THIS POSITION IS BEING REPOSTED. PREVIOUS APPLICANTS DO NOT NEED TO RE-APPLY.
The Office of the District Attorney Prosecutorial District 13 seeks a qualified attorney to prosecute criminal cases. Duties include but are not limited to the following: screen incoming cases using logic and reasoning to identify the 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 any appropriate motions; organize work; set priorities; meet critical deadlines; follow up on assignments; and meet with victims of crime. Caseload may include district and superior court cases.
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
Human Resources Division
Minimum Education and Experience
Some state job postings say you can qualify by an equivalent combination of education and experience. If that language appears below then you may qualify through EITHER years of education OR years of directly related experience OR a combination of both. See the Education and Experience Equivalency Guide for details.
Juris Doctor degree from an ABA accredited law school and an active license to practice law in North Carolina.
EEO Statement
The State of North Carolina is an Equal Employment Opportunity Employer and dedicated to providing employees with a work environment free from all forms of unlawful employment discrimination harassment or retaliation. The state provides reasonable accommodation to employees and applicants with disabilities; known limitations related to pregnancy childbirth or related medical conditions; and for religious beliefs observances and practices.
Recruiter:
Charmaine James LeeksEmail:
Required Experience:
Junior IC
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