Senior Civil Litigation Attorney — Tort Claims

State of North Carolina - Justice; North Carolina; On-site; USD 97,000 - 119,000; Full time

Job summary

The North Carolina Department of Justice seeks an Attorney IV (NS) to serve as defense counsel for civil actions against the State, including Tort Claims Act matters and personal injury claims. The role involves complex litigation, pleadings, discovery, and appellate work.

This position requires NC Bar admission and four years of professional legal experience, with extensive litigation, research, and oral advocacy skills. Occasional travel to client locations is expected.

Qualifications

• Licensed to practice law by the North Carolina State Bar.
• Four years of progressively responsible professional legal experience.
• Civil litigation experience including motions, discovery, and trials.

Responsibilities

• Defend DHHS in Tort Claims Act actions and related civil suits.
• Represent the State before appellate courts, including Court of Appeals and Supreme Court.
• Draft pleadings, manage discovery, and handle pretrial, trial, and appeal stages.
• Travel as needed to litigate client matters and coordinate with the client agency.

Skills

Civil litigation experience

Legal research and writing

Oral advocacy

Discovery including depositions

Education

Licensed to practice law (NC State Bar)

Job description

The North Carolina Department of Justice seeks an Attorney IV (NS) to serve as defense counsel for civil actions against the State, including Tort Claims Act matters and personal injury claims. The role involves complex litigation, pleadings, discovery, and appellate work.

This position requires NC Bar admission and four years of professional legal experience, with extensive litigation, research, and oral advocacy skills. Occasional travel to client locations is expected.