Assistant Attorney General

North Carolina Association of Official Court Reporters; Northern (KY); Hybrid; USD 91,000 - 103,000; Full time

Benefits offered by this job

Health insurance

Holidays

Vacation and sick leave

Dental

Vision

Retirement benefits

Job summary

The North Carolina Department of Justice is seeking an Attorney III (NS) to litigate cases on behalf of the state in administrative proceedings, in trial and appellate courts throughout North Carolina, and in federal courts.

A license to practice law in North Carolina and three years of progressively responsible professional legal experience are required; four years of litigation experience is preferred. Some travel, including overnight stays, is possible. A writing sample is requested.

Qualifications

• Licensed to practice law by the North Carolina State Bar.
• Three years of progressively responsible professional legal experience.
• Some statements reference an equivalency guide for education and experience.

Responsibilities

• Litigate cases on behalf of the NC Department of Justice in administrative proceedings, in trial and appellate courts throughout the state and in federal courts.

Skills

Litigation

Education

Licensed to practice law by NC State Bar

Job description

Agency Dept of Justice Division DOJ Legal Services Job Classification Title Attorney III (NS) Position Number 60010302 Grade LG08

About Us The 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 Work

This is a repost. Previous applicants are still being considered and do NOT need to reapply.

Recruitment Range: $91,249 - $103,184

IMPORTANT NOTE: This posting closes at 11:59:59 PM the night BEFORE the End Date listed.

The major focus of this position is to litigate cases on behalf of NCDOI in administrative proceedings, in trial and appellate courts throughout the state, and in the federal courts.

Please attach a writing sample. Some travel, including some occasional overnight stays are required.

Knowledge, Skills and Abilities

• Management Preferences: Four years of experience in litigation

Minimum Education and Experience

• Licensed to practice law by the North Carolina State Bar and three years of progressively responsible 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.
• 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.

Benefits

• Employer paid health insurance
• Twelve paid holidays
• Generous vacation and sick leave accrual
• Dental
• Vision
• Other insurance options
• Retirement benefits

Contact Information: NC Department of Justice Human Resources [e-mail]

EEO Statement 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.

Recruiter: Paul Jay Makowski Recruiter Email: [e-mail]

All job postings close at 11:59pm the night before the End Date on the posting.