Attorney V

Justice; Raleigh (NC); On-site; USD 121,000 - 134,000; Full time

Benefits offered by this job

Employer paid health insurance

Twelve paid holidays

Generous vacation and sick leave

Dental and vision insurance

Retirement benefits

Job summary

The North Carolina Department of Justice in Raleigh seeks an experienced attorney to litigate state-wide cases, advise senior management on policy matters, and supervise junior attorneys within the Judicial Branch. Licensed to practice in North Carolina with at least five years of professional legal experience is required; an equivalent combination of education and experience may qualify.

This position offers employer paid health insurance, generous vacation and sick leave, dental and retirement

Qualifications

• Licensed to practice law by the North Carolina State Bar and five years of progressively responsible professional legal experience.
• Equivalency language allows qualification by an equivalent combination of education and experience per the Education and Experience Equivalency Guide.

Responsibilities

• Litigate cases involving elected and appointed judicial and non-judicial officials and employees of the various offices within the Judicial Branch. The litigation challenges statewide practices, procedures, and statutes, including complex constitutional and potential class-action matters.
• Advise DOJ senior management on policy and program matters involving interaction between the Judicial Branch and Executive Branch agencies.
• Serve as the lead attorney and/or supervise the work of the other attorney who also provides legal services to the Judicial Branch.
• Provide additional legal services as assigned by the Office of the Attorney General, including representation in State criminal appeals.

Job description

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

Recruitment Range: $120,642 - $134,174

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

Responsibilities

• (1) Litigate cases involving elected and appointed judicial and non-judicial officials and employees of the various offices within the Judicial Branch. These cases often challenge statewide practices, procedures, and statutes, including complex constitutional and potential class-action matters. All of the responsibilities assigned to this attorney are handled independently and with minimal supervision. The litigation brought in the federal courts challenges practices and procedures having statewide implications for the Judicial Branch of government. Overarching state process cases potentially result in complex class action litigation involving defending a statute’s constitutionality. This position is called upon by the AOC’s senior management for legal counsel on policy and program matters. Elected judicial officials call upon this position for advice on personnel matters and the legal implications of interactions with the public and other elected officials. The advisory role performed by this position parallels and complements the advisory role performed by the AOC’s general counsel.
• (2) Advise DOJ senior management on policy and program matters involving interaction between the Judicial Branch and Executive Branch agencies.
• (3) Serve as the lead attorney and/or supervise the work of the other attorney who also provides legal services to the Judicial Branch.
• (4) Provide additional legal services as assigned by the Office of the Attorney General, including representation in State criminal appeals.

During periods of resource shortages within the team, the Section, or the Department, this attorney may be asked to handle additional cases or matters beyond the normal caseload.

The Attorney V must be a self-starting who independently manages all aspects of assigned cases and matters with minimal supervision. In addition to litigating effectively at all levels of court, the attorney must work collaboratively within the team, keep internal and external stakeholders informed of critical developments, and demonstrate strong coordination skills with colleagues in both the Section and the AOC.

Education and Experience

Licensed to practice law by the North Carolina State Bar and five years of progressively responsible professional legal experience.

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.

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.

Benefits

• Employer paid health insurance.
• Twelve paid holidays.
• Generous vacation and sick leave accrual.
• Dental, vision, and other insurance options.
• 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.

Contact Information

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

Additional Information

We are a large organization comprised of various agencies, offices, and universities, each providing important public services. To learn more about the benefits of being a North Carolina state employee, visit the N.C. Office of State Human Resources' website.