Assistant Attorney General

State of North Carolina - Justice; North Carolina; On-site; USD 76,000 - 90,000; Full time

Benefits offered by this job

Health insurance

Paid holidays

Vacation & sick leave

Dental & Vision

Retirement benefits

Job summary

The State of North Carolina Department of Justice invites applications for an Attorney II (NS) in Investigations and Civil Litigation. You will establish investigations, select impactful cases, and litigate in trial and appellate courts, drafting amicus briefs as needed.

You will negotiate settlements and advise division staff on legal matters. Minimum qualifications include licensure to practice law in North Carolina and at least one year of professional legal experience.

Qualifications

• Experience handling investigations and consumer protection matters.
• Ability to draft statutes, rules, and appellate briefs.
• Strong analytical and negotiation skills.

Responsibilities

• Establish and carry out investigations to gather evidence.
• Select cases with maximum public impact for enforcement.
• Litigate cases in trial and appellate courts; draft amicus briefs.

Skills

Litigation Experience

Consumer Protection Experience

Criminal Appellate Brief Experience

Education

Licensed to practice law (NC State Bar)

Job description

AgencyDept of JusticeDivisionDOJ Legal ServicesJob Classification TitleAttorney II (NS)Position Number60010530GradeLG07About UsThe North Carolina Department of Justice, led by the Attorney General of North Carolina, represents the state, state agencies, and elected officials, and defends the rights of the people of North Carolina. The Department handles all state criminal appeals cases and assists district attorneys with complex criminal cases at their request. Additionally, the Department of Justice includes the North Carolina State Crime Lab, the North Carolina Justice Academy, and the Sheriffs’ and Criminal Justice Education and Training Standards Divisions.Description of WorkRecruitment Range: $76,041 - $90,414IMPORTANT NOTE: This posting closes at 11:59:59 PM the night BEFORE the End Date listed.Investigations and Civil Litigation1. Establish and timely carry out an appropriate investigation to develop evidence, if any, to support specific legal theories. This may include talking to consumers, review of other agencies’ records, directing thegathering of information by consumer specialists or consumer investigators.2. Select cases for enforcement activity which will have the most impact on the public. Factors to be considered include the number of complaints, number of victims, harm per victim (monetary or otherwise), likelihood ofrepetition or continuation, past history of the violator, clarity of law violation, violator’s intent, precedential value and likelihood and effectiveness of private or other government action to remedy or prevent violations.3. Prepare, file, and litigate cases in trial and appellate courts where negotiation of an appropriate settlement is not possible. Draft and file amicus curiae briefs in private appellate cases or in cases from other states involving important consumer protection issues.4. Negotiate settlement of cases as appropriate.5. Represent the Attorney General in multi-state and state-federal efforts to investigate and stop deceptive and fraudulent business practices which are nationwide in scope. This function may involve consulting with other states by conference call and in writing, participating in direct negotiations on behalf of other states or coordinating enforcement actions if negotiations fail.Advise & Assist other Division Employees6. Advise and assist other attorneys, specialists, and investigators in their duties, including giving appropriate instruction in the law. Assist head of division in the day-to-day supervision of specialists and clerical staff, andrespond to public concerns and complaints regarding their efforts.Liaison with Business and Professional Groups7. Work with businesses as well as business and professional groups, including trade associations, Better Business Bureaus, etc. to develop mechanisms such as best management practices, guidelines, or dispute resolution mechanisms to improve the protection of consumers and fairness to business.Criminal Briefs8. Brief and argue criminal cases on appeal.Statute/Rule Drafting9. Research and draft proposed statutes and rules pertaining to consumer protection issues. Make presentations to the legislative committees or rule-making bodies as necessary.Responding to Requests for Legal Opinions10. Respond to requests for legal opinions from members of the General Assembly or other government officials.Responding to Public Inquiries11. Respond to public inquiries, including those from the press and local law enforcement officials.Knowledge Skills and Abilities/Management PreferencesManagement Preferences:Litigation ExperienceConsumer Protection Experience or Experience with the NC Unfair & Deceptive Trade Practices ActCriminal Appellate Brief ExperienceMinimum Education and ExperienceSome 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.Licensed to practice law by the North Carolina State Bar and one year of professional legal experience. NOTE: GS 114-2 and 114-6 make it the duty of the Attorney General of NC to represent the State of North Carolina in all litigation unless another statute specifically states otherwise.The North Carolina Department of Justice , includes the North Carolina State Crime Lab , the North Carolina Justice Academy , and the Sheriffs’ and Criminal Justice Education and Training Standards Divisions .The State of North Carolina offers employer paid health insurance plus twelve paid holidays, generous vacation and sick leave accrual, dental, vision, and other insurance options, and retirement benefits. You can view our benefits information at Employee Benefits .Supplemental Information:Resumes and cover letters: To receive credit for your work history and credentials, you must list the information on the online application form. This information is used to determine if you meet the requirements of the position, and if you are selected, it is used to determine a salary offer.Using the terms \"See Resume\" or \"See Attachment\" will not be accepted, and your application will be rejected as incomplete. Cover letters are highly encouraged but not required.Credit for foreign degrees will only be given if verification of degree certification is attached to your application. Transcripts for foreign degrees have to be evaluated by an organization like World Education Services to determine US equivalency.CONTACT INFORMATION:NC Department of JusticeHuman [e-mail] StatementT he 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.Recruiter:Paul Jay MakowskiRecruiter Email:[e-mail]