Attorney III

Agency

Dept of Justice

Division

DOJ Legal Services

Job Classification Title

Attorney III (NS)

Position Number

60010475

Grade

LG08

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.

Description of Work

Recruitment Range: $91,249 - $99,216

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

This attorney is the attorney within the section that works most closely with the North Carolina Sheriffs’ Education and Training Standards Commission, and secondarily with the North Carolina Criminal Justice Education and Training Standards Commission. The attorney attends the Commissions’ meetings, advises them on a wide range of legal issues, and represents them in civil and administrative proceedings, including officer decertification cases and state and federal civil litigation against the Commissions. This position also bears primary responsibility for representing the Alcoholic Beverage Commission, including in civil and administrative litigation in state and federal court.

Although criminal prosecution is not the primary focus of this position, this attorney may also handle some trial level criminal cases and will certainly handle criminal cases on appeal through the brief rotation. Additionally, this attorney may be called upon to instruct legal courses for the North Carolina Justice Academy or other law enforcement trainings.

The attorney is responsible for providing day-to-day legal advice for police departments, sheriffs’ offices and other law enforcement agencies across the State on a day-to-day rotational basis with other attorneys assigned to the Section. This attorney devotes a substantial portion of his time to answering these inquiries for legal assistance and advice. The requests for legal advice involve numerous and varied areas of law, to include: (1) Arrests; (2) Search and Seizure; (3) Elements of Criminal Offenses; (4) Civil Liability; (5) Courtroom Security; (6) Civil Process; (7) Motor Vehicle Laws; (8) Personal Matters; (9) Criminal Procedure; (10) Emergency Vehicle Operation; (11) Use of Deadly Force; (12) Jurisdiction of Various Law Enforcement Agencies and other legal issues too numerous to include herein.

This position is not subject to the Fair Labor Standards Act.

This position requires overnight travel.

Selected candidate will undergo a background and records check.

This position qualifies for Teleworking on a part-time basis and is flexible / hybrid, subject to management approval.

Knowledge Skills and Abilities/Management Preferences

1. Advising and Presenting to a Commission.

2. Civil and Administrative Litigation.

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 Cannon

Recruiter Email:

[email protected]