Attorney I

State of North Carolina - Department of Transportation; North Carolina; On-site; USD 76,000 - 78,000; Full time

Job summary

The Attorney I position at the State of North Carolina Department of Justice represents the North Carolina Department of Transportation in eminent domain/condemnation actions in Superior Court, including jury trials where applicable. The attorney will handle discovery, mediation, and pre-trial motions, under supervision, and assist senior attorneys with complex cases.

Travel, including occasional overnight stays, is required.

Qualifications

• Licensed attorney with NC bar licensure required.
• Ability to manage deadlines and workloads in litigation.
• Strong interpersonal skills and collaborative mindset.

Responsibilities

• Represent DOT in condemnation actions in Superior Court, with jury trials when applicable.
• Manage discovery, mediation, pre-trial motions and trial preparation under supervision.
• Assist senior attorneys in more complex condemnation cases and related duties.

Skills

Strong interpersonal skills

Teamwork and collaboration

Deadline management

Willingness to learn quickly

Education

Licensed to practice law by the North Carolina State Bar

Job description

About Us

Its the mission of the NC Department of Transportation to connect people, products and places safely and efficiently with customer focus, accountability, and environmental sensitivity to enhance the economy and vitality of North Carolina. We encourage you to consider joining NCDOT where our work not only serves the citizens of North Carolina but has an impact on our world through all modes of transportation.

Recruitment Range: $76,041 - $78,097

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

Description of Work

This Attorney I position is within the North Carolina Department of Justice/Attorney General's Office (DOJ), Condemnation Section, which represents the North Carolina Department of Transportation (DOT) in eminent domain/condemnation actions. The primary purpose of this Attorney I position is to represent DOT in condemnation actions filed by DOT in Superior court, in which the parties are entitled to a jury trial. Once the action is filed, the attorney, with appropriate supervision, will represent DOT in all phases of the litigation, including discovery, mediation, pre-trial motions and ultimately at trial. The cases handled by this position will typically involve a parcel of land initially valued at less than $100,000 that DOT has acquired from a larger tract of land, or, an entire tract of land that DOT has acquired, referred to as "total take." The attorney will also assist the senior attorneys in the Condemnation Section with more complex cases, including cases involving permanent utility easements and other easements, homeowner associations, and hearings to determine issues other than damages, pursuant to N.C. Gen. Stat. § 136-108. The position will also perform other duties as assigned by the Attorney Manager of the Condemnation Section and other senior attorneys within the Condemnation Section.

Does this position require: Some travel, including some occasional overnight stays are required

Knowledge, Skills and Abilities

• Strong interpersonal skills and a commitment to teamwork and collaboration
• Willingness to learn quickly and take initiative where appropriate
• Demonstrated ability to manage deadlines and workloads

Qualifications

• Licensed to practice law by the North Carolina State Bar.
• 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

• 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.

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.