Assistant District Attorney

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.

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.

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

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.

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.

HumanResources@nccourts.org