Attorney II - Social Services

Pitt County; Greenville (NC); On-site; USD 70,000 - 110,000; Full time

Job summary

Pitt County seeks an attorney to support civil and criminal matters. You must have knowledge of case, statutory, regulatory, and common law, and the ability to litigate, interpret statutes, analyze evidence, and present clear arguments.

A JD and NC license are required. Bilingual applicants encouraged. This full-time position in Greenville offers ethical practice, professional growth, and teamwork with a county legal team.

Qualifications

• Graduation from a recognized school of law.
• One year of professional legal experience; or an equivalent combination of training and experience.
• Valid North Carolina driver's license required.
• Bilinguals encouraged to apply.
• DD 214 is required from applicants claiming a military preference.

Responsibilities

• Knowledge of case, statutory, regulatory, and common law.
• Ability to conduct civil or criminal litigation.
• Ability to interpret and apply constitutional provisions, statutes, administrative regulations, court decisions, and other precedents.
• Ability to analyze facts, evidence, and legal instruments.
• Ability to express conclusions and arguments clearly and logically in oral and written form.
• Ability to maintain effective working relationships.

Skills

Legal knowledge

Litigation ability

Statutory interpretation

Evidence rules

Analytical thinking

Clear communication

Relationship management

Education

Juris Doctor (JD)

Tools

Job description

Duties and Responsibilities or Knowledge, Skills, Abilities

Considerable knowledge of case, statutory, regulatory, and common law. Considerable knowledge of judicial and quasi-judicial procedures and the rules of evidence. Ability to conduct civil or criminal litigation. Ability to interpret and apply constitutional provisions, statutes, administrative regulations, court decisions, and other precedents. Ability to analyze facts, evidence, and legal instruments. Ability to express conclusions and arguments clearly and logically in oral and written form. Ability to maintain effective working relationships.

Minimum Education and Experience

Graduation from a recognized school of law and one year of professional legal experience; or an equivalent combination of training and experience. Valid North Carolina driver's license required. Bilinguals encouraged to apply. DD 214 is required from applicants claiming a military preference.

Special Requirements

License to practice law in the State of North Carolina.

Equal Opportunity Employer