Temporary Lead Wildlife Litigation Attorney

Dormont Manufacturing Co; West Virginia; On-site; USD 88,000 - 118,000; Full time

Job summary

Office of State Human Resources in Raleigh, NC seeks a lead attorney to manage complex litigation and enforce state environmental laws related to wildlife and natural resources. You will shape legal strategies, coordinate with agencies and external experts, and advocate public-interest outcomes.

The role requires a NC Bar license and four years of senior legal experience, with the ability to independently lead high-profile, resource-intensive cases and align actions with statutory mandates and

Qualifications

• Licensed to practice law by the North Carolina State Bar.
• Four years of progressively responsible professional legal experience.
• Experience in lead litigation and complex civil matters.

Responsibilities

• Lead litigation counsel in complex civil litigation in state and federal courts.
• Develop and direct litigation strategies with agency leadership and experts.
• Provide proactive legal counsel on enforcement options and litigation risks.
• Coordinate with other governmental bodies, outside counsel, and experts.
• Represent wildlife resources and public trust interests in pivotal cases.

Skills

Litigation

Legal strategy

Advocacy

Policy interpretation

Education

JD / law degree

Job description

Office of State Human Resources in Raleigh, NC seeks a lead attorney to manage complex litigation and enforce state environmental laws related to wildlife and natural resources. You will shape legal strategies, coordinate with agencies and external experts, and advocate public-interest outcomes.

The role requires a NC Bar license and four years of senior legal experience, with the ability to independently lead high-profile, resource-intensive cases and align actions with statutory mandates and