Senior State Litigation Attorney – Lead Counsel & Policy

Justice; Raleigh (NC); On-site; USD 121,000 - 134,000; Full time

Benefits offered by this job

Employer paid health insurance

Twelve paid holidays

Generous vacation and sick leave

Dental and vision insurance

Retirement benefits

Job summary

The North Carolina Department of Justice in Raleigh seeks an experienced attorney to litigate state-wide cases, advise senior management on policy matters, and supervise junior attorneys within the Judicial Branch. Licensed to practice in North Carolina with at least five years of professional legal experience is required; an equivalent combination of education and experience may qualify.

This position offers employer paid health insurance, generous vacation and sick leave, dental and retirement

Qualifications

• Licensed to practice law by the North Carolina State Bar and five years of progressively responsible professional legal experience.
• Equivalency language allows qualification by an equivalent combination of education and experience per the Education and Experience Equivalency Guide.

Responsibilities

• Litigate cases involving elected and appointed judicial and non-judicial officials and employees of the various offices within the Judicial Branch. The litigation challenges statewide practices, procedures, and statutes, including complex constitutional and potential class-action matters.
• Advise DOJ senior management on policy and program matters involving interaction between the Judicial Branch and Executive Branch agencies.
• Serve as the lead attorney and/or supervise the work of the other attorney who also provides legal services to the Judicial Branch.
• Provide additional legal services as assigned by the Office of the Attorney General, including representation in State criminal appeals.

Job description

The North Carolina Department of Justice in Raleigh seeks an experienced attorney to litigate state-wide cases, advise senior management on policy matters, and supervise junior attorneys within the Judicial Branch. Licensed to practice in North Carolina with at least five years of professional legal experience is required; an equivalent combination of education and experience may qualify.

This position offers employer paid health insurance, generous vacation and sick leave, dental and retirement