Capital Appeals Attorney IV

State of North Carolina; North Carolina; Vor Ort; USD 97.000 - 116.000; Vollzeit

Zusammenfassung

The State of North Carolina Department of Justice, DOJ Legal Services, seeks an Attorney IV (NS) to handle capital direct appeals and post-conviction matters across North Carolina and federal courts.

The role involves drafting briefs, presenting oral argument before the North Carolina Supreme Court, and assisting District Attorneys with complex capital litigation. This is a time-limited position, up to 36 months, with benefits and travel as needed.

Qualifikationen

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

Aufgaben

• Direct Capital Appeals: represent the State in direct appeals and related proceedings in NC appellate courts.
• State Post-Conviction Litigation: handle motions for appropriate relief and collateral challenges at superior and appellate levels.
• Federal Habeas Corpus Litigation: participate in federal proceedings, briefs, and oral arguments as needed.

Kenntnisse

Criminal litigation experience

Ausbildung

Licensed to practice law (NC State Bar)

Jobbeschreibung

The State of North Carolina Department of Justice, DOJ Legal Services, seeks an Attorney IV (NS) to handle capital direct appeals and post-conviction matters across North Carolina and federal courts.

The role involves drafting briefs, presenting oral argument before the North Carolina Supreme Court, and assisting District Attorneys with complex capital litigation. This is a time-limited position, up to 36 months, with benefits and travel as needed.