Capital Litigation Attorney IV

State of North Carolina - Justice; North Carolina; On-site; USD 97,000 - 116,000; Full time

Benefits offered by this job

Employer paid health insurance

12 paid holidays

Generous vacation and sick leave

Job summary

The North Carolina Department of Justice seeks an Attorney IV (NS) to oversee capital direct appeals, post-conviction and federal habeas litigation across NC. You’ll present oral arguments, draft briefs, and coordinate with District Attorneys in capital prosecutions.

Requirements include a NC State Bar license and at least four years of progressive legal experience. This time-limited role offers state benefits and travel as needed.

Qualifications

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

Responsibilities

• Direct Capital Appeals: represent the State in direct appeals from death sentences, draft briefs, argue before NC appellate courts.
• State Post-Conviction Litigation: handle post-conviction matters and collateral challenges in superior appellate courts.
• Federal Habeas Corpus Litigation: handle federal habeas cases, prepare briefs and argue before appellate courts.

Skills

Criminal litigation experience

Education

Juris Doctor or equivalent

Job description

The North Carolina Department of Justice seeks an Attorney IV (NS) to oversee capital direct appeals, post-conviction and federal habeas litigation across NC. You’ll present oral arguments, draft briefs, and coordinate with District Attorneys in capital prosecutions.

Requirements include a NC State Bar license and at least four years of progressive legal experience. This time-limited role offers state benefits and travel as needed.