Special Deputy Attorney General

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

About Us

The North Carolina Department of Justice, led by the Attorney General of North Carolina, represents the state, state agencies, and elected officials, and defends the rights of the people of North Carolina. The Department handles all state criminal appeals cases and assists district attorneys with complex criminal cases at their request. Additionally, the Department of Justice includes the North Carolina State Crime Lab, the North Carolina Justice Academy, and the Sheriffs’ and Criminal Justice Education and Training Standards Divisions.

Agency

Dept of Justice

Division

DOJ Legal Services

Job Classification Title

Attorney V (NS)

Position Number

60010334

Grade

LG10

Description Of Work

Recruitment Range: $120,642 - $134,174

IMPORTANT NOTE: This posting closes at 11:59:59 PM the night BEFORE the End Date listed.

This position performs high level complex civil litigation independently for the State, State agencies, and other State entities. This includes trying cases, arguing in court, writing briefs, conducting legal research, advising clients, participating in mediation, and performing other important legal work. This position is also responsible for processing criminal appeals.

Knowledge Skills And Abilities/Management Preferences

• Civil litigation experience.


• Experience representing state agencies.


• Trial experience.

Minimum Education And Experience

Some state job postings say you can qualify by an “equivalent combination of education and experience.” If that language appears below, then you may qualify through EITHER years of education OR years of directly related experience, OR a combination of both. See the Education and Experience Equivalency Guide for details.

Licensed to practice law by the North Carolina State Bar and five years of progressively responsible professional legal experience.

NOTE: GS 114-2 and 114-6 make it the duty of the Attorney General of NC to represent the State of North Carolina in all litigation unless another statute specifically states otherwise.

Contact Information

NC Department of Justice

Human Resources

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EEO Statement

The State of North Carolina is an Equal Employment Opportunity Employer and dedicated to providing employees with a work environment free from all forms of unlawful employment discrimination, harassment, or retaliation. The state provides reasonable accommodation to employees and applicants with disabilities; known limitations related to pregnancy, childbirth, or related medical conditions; and for religious beliefs, observances, and practices.

Recruiter

Andrea Evet Cannon

Recruiter Email

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