Attorney II

Agency

Dept of Justice

Division

DOJ Legal Services

Job Classification Title

Attorney II (NS)

Position Number

65030956

Grade

LG07

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: $76,041 - $86,006

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

This posting is for two vacant Attorney II positions.

The primary purpose of the Attorney II position is to individually litigate cases from start to finish in state and federal court. The Attorney II provides professional litigation services, legal analysis, and meaningful legal advice to mid-level, senior, and executive managers of client agencies and internally at NC DOJ. The client agencies include the Department of Public Safety, State Highway Patrol, State Bureau of Investigation, and Adult Corrections, among others. The Attorney II may also serve as co-counsel to other attorneys in the section on routine and complex matters in the areas of civil rights law. The Attorney II shares responsibility with several other attorney positions for providing all legal support services 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. 3-5 years of progressive civil litigation experience preferred.

2. Experience in trial courts is preferred.

3. Trial experience preferred, but not required.

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 one year of 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]