Senior State Civil Litigation Attorney

State of North Carolina; Raleigh (NC); On-site; USD 121,000 - 134,000; Full time

Job summary

The North Carolina Department of Justice in Raleigh, NC seeks an Attorney V (NS) to perform high level civil litigation for the State and its agencies. The role includes trying cases, presenting in court, drafting briefs, and providing strategic legal advice to clients.

Applicants must be licensed to practice law in North Carolina with at least five years of professional experience and have trial experience. This position handles complex civil matters and related criminal appeals as needed.

Qualifications

• Licensed to practice law in North Carolina with five years of progressive professional legal experience.

Responsibilities

• Perform high level complex civil litigation independently for the State, state agencies and other State entities.
• Try cases, argue in court, write briefs, conduct legal research and advise clients.
• Participate in mediation and other dispute resolution activities; handle criminal appeals as assigned.

Skills

Civil litigation

State agencies

Trial experience

Education

NC Bar licensed

Job description

The North Carolina Department of Justice in Raleigh, NC seeks an Attorney V (NS) to perform high level civil litigation for the State and its agencies. The role includes trying cases, presenting in court, drafting briefs, and providing strategic legal advice to clients.

Applicants must be licensed to practice law in North Carolina with at least five years of professional experience and have trial experience. This position handles complex civil matters and related criminal appeals as needed.