Staff Attorney II - Appellate Practice (Remote)

Adult Correction; North Carolina; Hybrid; USD 82,000 - 85,000; Full time

Job summary

The North Carolina Judicial Branch is hiring a Staff Attorney I (NS) in Raleigh. The position offers a salary range of $82,000 to $85,000 and allows some remote work at the Chief Judge's discretion.

The Staff Attorney II reports to the Chief Judge and works independently on appellate matters, drafting orders and opinions, conducting research, and preparing memoranda for the Office of Staff Counsel and the Court.

Qualifications

• Juris Doctor degree and license to practice law in North Carolina required.
• Entry level or up to two years of appellate experience preferred.

Responsibilities

• Summarize petitions for prerogative writs and motions for temporary stays.
• Conduct necessary legal research to recommend dispositions.
• Draft orders effectuating rulings on petitions and motions.
• Draft proposed opinions for the Court as needed.
• Consult with and answer questions from judges on petitions and draft opinions.
• Prepare memoranda for the Office of Staff Counsel and the Court on various issues.
• Assist the Office and the Court with special projects as needed.

Skills

Appellate practice

Legal research

Oral & written communication

Independent work

Education

Juris Doctor degree

NC license to practice law

Job description

The North Carolina Judicial Branch is hiring a Staff Attorney I (NS) in Raleigh. The position offers a salary range of $82,000 to $85,000 and allows some remote work at the Chief Judge's discretion.

The Staff Attorney II reports to the Chief Judge and works independently on appellate matters, drafting orders and opinions, conducting research, and preparing memoranda for the Office of Staff Counsel and the Court.