Assistant District Attorney

SALARY GRADE:  Flat Rated

We are seeking a full-time Assistant District Attorney for Rutherford County in Prosecutorial District 41.  Depending on the experience and interests of the candidate and the needs of the office, this ADA will have a primary responsibility of either District or Superior Court.

 However, he or she will also be expected to cover Juvenile Court, Administrative Traffic Court, and other courts as needed.  He or she must be able to work closely with law enforcement officers and other court officials as a team; identify the strengths and weaknesses of each case; determine and achieve the appropriate case outcome; interview and assist victims and witnesses; perform legal research; write and file motions; conduct hearings and trials; and run a court docket quickly, efficiently, and professionally; and effectively manage an extremely large caseload without being overwhelmed or 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 Attorney's 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.

It is not required that the ADA reside in the district before or during their employment.

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.

Juris Doctor degree from an ABA accredited law school and an active license to practice law in North Carolina.

You must have an active license to practice law in North Carolina, be applying to North Carolina for Comity, or be sitting for the North Carolina Bar Exam in July 2024.   Do not apply unless you meet one of those three license conditions.*

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Charmaine J. Leeks

NC Administrative Office of the Courts

Human Resources Division

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