Capital Litigation Lead Attorney

State of North Carolina - Justice; North Carolina; On-site; USD 121,000 - 146,000; Full time

Benefits offered by this job

Employer-paid health insurance

12 paid holidays

Vacation and sick leave

Dental and vision insurance

Retirement benefits

Job summary

The State of North Carolina Department of Justice is seeking an Attorney Manager II (NS) to lead the Capital Litigation Section and supervise seven attorneys. The role directs capital appeals, state post-conviction litigation, and federal habeas corpus proceedings, with travel as needed.

A background check is required and GS 114-2/114-6 apply. Licensed NC attorney with five years of progressively responsible legal experience is required, with extensive knowledge of federal and state law.

Qualifications

• Licensed to practice law by the North Carolina State Bar.
• Five years of progressively responsible professional legal experience.
• Knowledge of federal and state case law and statutory law.

Responsibilities

• Lead and supervise the Capital Litigation Section and 7 attorneys.
• Direct capital appeals, state post-conviction, and federal habeas proceedings.
• Provide strategic and legal guidance on complex capital matters.
• Represent the State in direct appeals and post-conviction proceedings.

Skills

Capital litigation knowledge

Courtroom litigation

Leadership & supervision

Oral arguments

Education

Licensed to practice law in NC

Five years of progressively responsible legal experience

Job description

The State of North Carolina Department of Justice is seeking an Attorney Manager II (NS) to lead the Capital Litigation Section and supervise seven attorneys. The role directs capital appeals, state post-conviction litigation, and federal habeas corpus proceedings, with travel as needed.

A background check is required and GS 114-2/114-6 apply. Licensed NC attorney with five years of progressively responsible legal experience is required, with extensive knowledge of federal and state law.