Senior Attorney, Employment Security Litigation

State of North Carolina; Kendall (FL); On-site; USD 76,000 - 109,000; Full time

Benefits offered by this job

Paid holidays

Health plan

Retirement plans

Employee discounts

Loan forgiveness program

Job summary

The North Carolina Department of Commerce, Division of Employment Security, is seeking an Attorney II (NS) for complex assignments involving state and federal employment law. This full-time position, located in Raleigh, offers state benefits including health insurance and retirement, with a recruitment range of $76,041–$108,755.

You will litigate in State, Federal and Administrative Courts, analyze case merits, develop strategy, research legal points, and lead negotiations and settlements under

Qualifications

• Considerable knowledge of statutory, regulatory, case, and common law applicable to employment security law.
• Knowledge of judicial and administrative procedures before courts and quasi-judicial bodies.
• Experience in civil or criminal litigation, including trial and appellate matters.
• Experience researching, interpreting and applying statutes, regulations, and case law to complex issues.
• Ability to analyze facts and communicate legal conclusions clearly in writing and orally.

Responsibilities

• Analyze merits of a case, develop strategy, research points of law for filings and arguments, and lead litigation before federal, state, and administrative systems.
• Negotiate settlements and prepare opinions on agency rules, operations, and inquiries from the public with Chief Counsel approval.

Skills

Statutory knowledge

Procedures knowledge

Litigation experience

Legal research

Analytical reasoning

Education

North Carolina Bar license

Job description

The North Carolina Department of Commerce, Division of Employment Security, is seeking an Attorney II (NS) for complex assignments involving state and federal employment law. This full-time position, located in Raleigh, offers state benefits including health insurance and retirement, with a recruitment range of $76,041–$108,755.

You will litigate in State, Federal and Administrative Courts, analyze case merits, develop strategy, research legal points, and lead negotiations and settlements under