Attrorney II

nc; North Carolina; Hybride; USD 76 000 - 97 000; Plein temps

Avantages offerts par ce poste

Hybrid telework option

Résumé du poste

North Carolina Department of Insurance is seeking an Attorney II (NS) to prosecute insurance fraud crimes and coordinate with District Attorneys across the middle district of North Carolina. The role involves presenting evidence, legal research, and case management in collaboration with the Fraud Control Group and District Attorneys.

The position is designated Exempt Managerial and may include a hybrid telework arrangement with occasional in-office responsibilities.

Qualifications

• At least five years of criminal prosecution courtroom experience.
• Experience prosecuting fraud-related crimes such as insurance fraud and related offenses.
• Comprehensive knowledge of criminal prosecution, judicial and quasi-judicial procedures, and rules of evidence.
• Knowledge of North Carolina General Statutes Chapters 14, 15, 15A, and 58, relating to criminal law and procedure.

Responsabilités

• Review investigative reports, evidence, and supporting documentation related to insurance fraud and bail bonds crimes.
• Present and explain investigative findings and evidence to District Attorneys and respond to questions regarding potential criminal charges.
• Provide additional information, documentation, and case support needed to assist District Attorneys in prosecuting criminal cases.
• Coordinate with District Attorneys, investigators, and the Fraud Control Group to establish case priorities and advance cases toward trial.
• Assist local District Attorney offices with the prosecution of insurance-related fraud and other applicable criminal matters, as assigned.
• Apply relevant criminal statutes, rules of evidence, and legal procedures when evaluating and supporting criminal cases.
• Conduct legal research and analysis, evaluate facts and evidence, and communicate legal conclusions and arguments clearly in written and oral form.
• Maintain effective working relationships with Department personnel, District Attorneys, and other prosecutorial partners.
• Perform other related duties as assigned.

Connaissances

Criminal prosecution

Fraud investigation

Evidence procedures

Statutes knowledge

Legal research

Oral communication

Written communication

Problem solving

Description du poste

Agency

Dept of Insurance

Division

Fraud Control Group

Job Classification Title

Attorney II (NS)

Position Number

60013308

Grade

LG07

About Us

The mission of the North Carolina Department of Insurance is to promote a stable insurance market through unbiased regulation and to protect the lives and property of every citizen in all 100 counties while fostering superior, user-friendly service, courtesy, and respect. Our agency licenses insurance agents, adjusters, bail bondsmen and more, along with investigating fraud matters involving insurance consumers and any entity or individual regulated by the Department. In an ever-changing environment, it is the vision of the Department of Insurance to maintain the stabilization of the insurance industry in order to provide more products, competitive prices and consumer protection.

Description of Work

Position Number: 60013308

Salary Recruitment Range: $76,041-$96,998

Salary Grade: LG07

The posting will close at 11:59 p.m. the night before the closing date.

This position currently qualifies for a hybrid telework option with routine office and up to one remote workday per week. The NC Department of Insurance trusts our employees to be self-motivated and successful in hybrid/remote roles. Telework options are subject to change at the discretion of management.

This position is classified as a Designated Exempt Managerial Role, a position exempt from certain provisions of the State Human Resources Act pursuant to the applicable designation procedures and statutory criteria.

This position supports locations across the middle district of North Carolina.

The Attorney II works with District Attorney offices within an assigned area of the state to present and explain evidence gathered by the Department of Insurance's Criminal Investigations Division, Bail Bonds Regulatory Division, and other Department work units. The position responds to questions and provides additional information or documentation needed to assist District Attorneys in pursuing criminal charges and prosecuting insurance fraud and bail bonds crimes investigated and documented by the Department.

The position also works closely with the Senior Deputy of the Fraud Control Group to establish case priorities and coordinate prosecution efforts with District Attorneys to advance cases toward trial.

As assigned, the position may serve as a resource prosecutor with the North Carolina Conference of District Attorneys (NCCDA), assisting local District Attorney offices and the NCCDA Financial Crimes Prosecutors Unit with cases involving insurance-related fraud.

Examples of Responsibilities Include

• Review investigative reports, evidence, and supporting documentation related to insurance fraud and bail bonds crimes.
• Present and explain investigative findings and evidence to District Attorneys and respond to questions regarding potential criminal charges.
• Provide additional information, documentation, and case support needed to assist District Attorneys in prosecuting criminal cases.
• Coordinate with District Attorneys, investigators, and the Senior Deputy of the Fraud Control Group to establish case priorities and advance cases toward trial.
• Assist local District Attorney offices with the prosecution of insurance-related fraud and other applicable criminal matters, as assigned.
• Apply relevant criminal statutes, rules of evidence, and legal procedures when evaluating and supporting criminal cases.
• Conduct legal research and analysis, evaluate facts and evidence, and communicate legal conclusions and arguments clearly in written and oral form.
• Maintain effective working relationships with Department personnel, District Attorneys, and other prosecutorial partners.
• Perform other related duties as assigned.

Knowledge Skills and Abilities/Management Preferences

The preferred candidate will demonstrate the following:

• At least five years of criminal prosecution courtroom experience.
• Experience prosecuting fraud-related crimes, such as obtaining property by false pretenses and insurance fraud.
• Comprehensive knowledge of criminal prosecution, judicial and quasi-judicial procedures, and rules of evidence.
• Knowledge of North Carolina General Statutes Chapters 14, 15, 15A, and 58, relating to criminal law, criminal procedure, and insurance.
• The ability to analyze facts, evidence, and legal issues; interpret applicable laws; and develop clear, logical legal arguments.
• Strong legal research, writing, oral communication, and problem-solving skills.
• The ability to manage competing priorities, meet deadlines, and maintain effective working relationships.

Minimum Education and 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.