N.C. Department of Information Technology · 3 months ago
Assistant District Attorney
Brunswick County, NC
Full-time
Onsite
Mid Level
$75K/yr - $105K/yrThe N.C. Department of Information Technology is part of the North Carolina Judicial Branch, seeking a qualified Assistant District Attorney for Brunswick County. The role involves prosecuting criminal cases, including screening incoming cases, conducting legal research, preparing cases for trial, and interacting with victims of crime.
Information Technology & Services
Responsibilities
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
Meet with victims of crime
Qualification
Required
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 case, statutory, and common law
Knowledge of NC General Statutes to prosecute criminal cases
Knowledge of judicial and quasi-judicial procedures
Knowledge of legal research methods, techniques, sources, databases, and other research tools
Knowledge of 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
Knowledge of the operations of the NC court system
Knowledge of ethical and professional standards of conduct
Skill in interpreting and applying complex criminal laws to information, evidence, and other data
Skill in listening techniques used in interviewing witnesses
Skill in using logic and reasoning to identify the strengths and weaknesses of case facts
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
Skill in 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
Ability to conduct legal research
Ability to plan, develop, and execute an effective litigation strategy to achieve desired results
Ability to prepare, organize, and conduct witness examinations
Ability to deliver opening statements, closing arguments, and evidentiary objections
Ability to express complex legal concepts and related facts in a clear and concise manner
Ability to argue clearly, logically, and persuasively
Ability to establish and maintain cooperative working relationships with attorneys, law enforcement agencies, and other participants in the criminal justice process
Ability to recognize and solve problems
Ability to produce legal interpretations in a quick and responsive manner for court officials
Ability to write reports, motions, briefs, and other legal documents
Ability to deal tactfully with sensitive situations
Ability to communicate both orally and in writing
Ability to work independently
Company
N.C. Department of Information Technology
The N.C.
Founded in 2015
1001-5000 employees
Funding
Current Stage
Late StageLeadership Team
Torre Jessup
Chief Operating Officer
Alysa Kelly
Executive Assistant to Chief Deputy/CIO/Chief Privacy Officer/Director of Enterprise Operations
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