JOB
SALARY GRADE: Flat Rated***This position is time-limited, grant funded, full-time.*****Funding for this position will end on June 30, 2028.**The North Carolina Conference of District Attorneys seeks a qualified individual to work as a Financial Crimes Resource Prosecutor (FCRP).Duties include, but are not limited to the following: Assist multiple prosecutorial districts, under the authority of a requesting District Attorney, through the special prosecution of complex felony cases involving Embezzlement, Obtaining Property by False Pretense, and other fraud and theft-related crimes.Serve as lead or associate counsel in these cases and be responsible for case evaluation, preparing briefs, legal memorandum, and other pleadings for use at hearings, trials, or an appeal of such cases.Provide legal advice and technical assistance on matters relating to such cases; and assist with pre-trial investigations.In addition to the duties as a special prosecutor, the FCRP will provide training and resources for law enforcement, prosecutors, and other professionals responsible for financial crime investigations and prosecutions and serve as subject matter expert on these matters. The FCRP will work as part of the statewide financial crimes prosecution initiative and must be able to manage multiple complex prosecutions in venues throughout the state.This position will handle cases in Middle and Western North Carolina.In addition to regular state employee benefits, this position offers the following: Flexible work environment.12 CLE hours provided at no cost to you.Prosecutor longevity pay provided at 5, 10, 15, 20, and 25 years as a prosecutor.Continuous training opportunities provided monthly on multiple topics and case types.Continuous opportunity for professional development.Leadership training provided.Ability to travel.
EXAMPLE OF DUTIES
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 INFORMATION
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