Closing Date: 9th September, 2026
Description:
AgencyDistrict Attorney
Division:
District Attorney 6
Job Classification Title
Assistant District Attorney (ns)
Assistant District Attorney (ns)
Position Number
60007079
60007079
Grade
30013281
About Us:
Do Your Career Justice! Each and Every Day, North Carolina's 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 7,000 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:
Hiring Range: $62,500.00 - $72,500.00
Are You Ready to Launch Your Legal Career and Make a Real Impact in Your Community? Bring Your Passion for Justice to The Carolina Coast! the Office of The District Attorney, Prosecutorial District 6, Seeks an Entry Level Attorney to Prosecute Criminal Cases with Ample Opportunities for Growth, Training, and Hands-On Experience. Candidates Who Recently Sat for The July Bar Will Be Considered.
Knowledge Skills and Abilities/management Preferences
Duties Include but Are Not Limited to The Following: Prosecute Misdemeanor Cases in A Fast-Paced Courtroom Daily, 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; Efficiently Manage Dockets and Timely Resolve Cases. Occasional Travel to Other Counties to Assist with Those Dockets, and Travel Overnight for Training. in This Role, You'll Be Part of An Office that Values Mentorship and Teamwork, Helping You Develop Courtroom Skills and Litigation Experience from Day One. No Prior Criminal Law Experience Is Required – Just a Strong Work Ethic and A Desire to Seek Justice.
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.
Supplemental and Contact Information:
Instructions:
Applicants Must Complete an On-Line Application by Clicking the Above Apply Link. Mailed or Faxed Applications Will Not Be Accepted.
It Is Important Your Application Includes All of Your Relevant Education and Work Experience and That You Answer All Questions Associated with The Application to Receive Proper Credit. Résumés Are Not Accepted in Lieu of Fully Completed Applications.
Note* Many Job Postings Require Certain Documents Be Attached to An Application. Verify Your Application Is Complete and Uploaded Documents Are Attached to Your Application Before Submitting It. Applications May Not Be Altered After They Have Been Submitted.
Travis Davis
30013281
About Us:
Do Your Career Justice! Each and Every Day, North Carolina's 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 7,000 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:
Hiring Range: $62,500.00 - $72,500.00
Are You Ready to Launch Your Legal Career and Make a Real Impact in Your Community? Bring Your Passion for Justice to The Carolina Coast! the Office of The District Attorney, Prosecutorial District 6, Seeks an Entry Level Attorney to Prosecute Criminal Cases with Ample Opportunities for Growth, Training, and Hands-On Experience. Candidates Who Recently Sat for The July Bar Will Be Considered.
Knowledge Skills and Abilities/management Preferences
Duties Include but Are Not Limited to The Following: Prosecute Misdemeanor Cases in A Fast-Paced Courtroom Daily, 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; Efficiently Manage Dockets and Timely Resolve Cases. Occasional Travel to Other Counties to Assist with Those Dockets, and Travel Overnight for Training. in This Role, You'll Be Part of An Office that Values Mentorship and Teamwork, Helping You Develop Courtroom Skills and Litigation Experience from Day One. No Prior Criminal Law Experience Is Required – Just a Strong Work Ethic and A Desire to Seek Justice.
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.
Supplemental and Contact Information:
Instructions:
Applicants Must Complete an On-Line Application by Clicking the Above Apply Link. Mailed or Faxed Applications Will Not Be Accepted.
It Is Important Your Application Includes All of Your Relevant Education and Work Experience and That You Answer All Questions Associated with The Application to Receive Proper Credit. Résumés Are Not Accepted in Lieu of Fully Completed Applications.
Note* Many Job Postings Require Certain Documents Be Attached to An Application. Verify Your Application Is Complete and Uploaded Documents Are Attached to Your Application Before Submitting It. Applications May Not Be Altered After They Have Been Submitted.
Travis Davis
Nc Administrative Office of The Courts
Human Resources Division
Https://www.Nccourts.Gov/about/about-Judicial-Branch/careers
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.
Candidates Who Recently Sat for The July Bar Will Be Considered.
Attach Cover Letter and Résumé.
Human Resources Division
Https://www.Nccourts.Gov/about/about-Judicial-Branch/careers
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.
Candidates Who Recently Sat for The July Bar Will Be Considered.
Attach Cover Letter and Résumé.