Agency
Dept of JusticeDivision
DOJ Legal ServicesJob Classification Title
Attorney III (NS)Position Number
60010329Grade
LG08About 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.
Description of Work
Recruitment Range: $91,249 - $100,668IMPORTANT NOTE: This posting closes at 11:59:59 PM the night BEFORE the End Date listed.
This Public Safety Attorney III position will individually litigate moderately complex cases for the Public Safety Section from start to finish in federal and state courts from federal civil rights claims to personnel actions. This position provides professional litigation services, legal analysis, and thoughtful, meaningful legal advice to mid-level, senior, and executive managers of client agencies and internally at NC DOJ. This position is funded by the Department of Adult Corrections, which will be the primary client-agency, but work will also be required for State Highway Patrol, State Bureau of Investigation, and Public Safety. This position may also serve as an advisor to or assist other attorneys in the section on routine and complex matters to provide support and such other duties as assigned.
This is a hybrid remote position, requiring a combination of in-office and remote work.
Knowledge Skills and Abilities/Management Preferences
1. 5 years of progressive civil litigation experience preferred.
2. Experience in trial courts, particularly federal courts, preferred.
3. Jury trial experience strongly preferred.
4. Legal research and writing experience preferred.
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 three 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.
Supplemental Information:
Resumes and cover letters: To receive credit for your work history and credentials, you must list the information on the online application form. This information is used to determine if you meet the requirements of the position, and if you are selected, it is used to determine a salary offer.
Using the terms "See Resume" or "See Attachment" will not be accepted, and your application will be rejected as incomplete. Cover letters are highly encouraged but not required.
Credit for foreign degrees will only be given if verification of degree certification is attached to your application. Transcripts for foreign degrees have to be evaluated by an organization like World Education Services to determine US equivalency.
CONTACT INFORMATION:
NC Department of Justice
Human Resources
[email protected]
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 CannonRecruiter Email:
Skills Required
- Licensed to practice law by the North Carolina State Bar
- Three years of progressively responsible professional legal experience
- Progressive civil litigation experience (5 years preferred)
- Experience in trial courts, particularly federal courts
- Jury trial experience
- Legal research and writing experience
What We Do
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