State Defense & Appellate Attorney

North Carolina Association of Official Court Reporters; Northern (KY); Hybrid; USD 91,000 - 106,000; Full time

Job summary

The North Carolina Department of Justice seeks an Attorney III (NS) to handle defense in medium to complex workers’ compensation claims and to represent the State in criminal appeals. The attorney may speak at conferences and teach workshops for the client upon request.

Minimum qualifications include a NC State Bar license and three years of legal experience; the role emphasizes workers’ compensation or civil litigation expertise and involves state and federal court actions.

Qualifications

• Licensed to practice law by the North Carolina State Bar.
• At least three years of progressively responsible professional legal experience.
• Experience in workers’ compensation or civil litigation preferred.

Responsibilities

• Defend state in workers’ compensation claims and civil/criminal appeals.
• Represent the State in complex litigation in state and federal courts.
• Speak at conferences and conduct workshops as needed.

Skills

Workers' compensation litigation

Civil litigation

Legal research

Oral advocacy

Education

JD or equivalent

Licensed to practice law (NC State Bar)

Job description

The North Carolina Department of Justice seeks an Attorney III (NS) to handle defense in medium to complex workers’ compensation claims and to represent the State in criminal appeals. The attorney may speak at conferences and teach workshops for the client upon request.

Minimum qualifications include a NC State Bar license and three years of legal experience; the role emphasizes workers’ compensation or civil litigation expertise and involves state and federal court actions.