Section Head, Special Deputy Attorney General, Attorney Manager II ()

**This is an anticipated vacancy**

Not sure you meet all listed requirements Let our team take a look. Research shows that women and members of other under-represented groups tend to not apply to jobs when they think they may not meet every qualification. We are committed to creating a diverse and inclusive environment and strongly encourage you to apply.

THE STARTING SALARY FOR THIS POSITION IS LIMITED TO $116147 to $ 138083. The position is client funded.Salary offers for the selected candidate are based on the candidates education and experience related to the position as well as our agency budget and equity.

The Section Head must have the ability to learn and develop a working understanding of the several regulatory laws enforced by DHHS and have the ability to become an expert in the requirements and provisions of each of these laws.

Additionally this position must have the:

Ability to promptly make management and legal strategy decisions and promptly execute on those decisions.

Thorough knowledge of case statutory regulatory and common law.

Ability to interpret and apply dense State statutory schemes with an overlay of Federal statutes interpret and apply laws constitutional provisions statutes administrative regulations and court decisions.

Ability to conduct complex civil litigation in specialized areas of law from the trial stage through the appellate stage.

Ability to express conclusions and arguments clearly concisely and logically in oral and written form.

Proven ability to use good judgment and discretion in performing ones job responsibilities and effectively collaborate with others throughout and outside of NC DOJ.

Licensed to practice law by the North Carolina State Bar and five 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.

Management preferences include:

Demonstrated strong interpersonal skills.

Ability to independently develop creative solutions to legal issues and management challenges.

Demonstrated ability to effectively collaborate with management colleagues team members and clients.

Ability to lead a team of specialized professionals effectively.

Experience/knowledge in public health and child welfare issues and/or demonstrated ability to master technical areas of law.

Experience independently litigating civil cases in a variety of forums including administrative tribunals and State and Federal courts.

Ability to multi-task and prioritize effectively and lead others in the Section to the do the same.

The NC DOJ accomplishes our goals through our DOJ Organizational Values of Public Service Integrity Excellence Teamwork Diversity and Innovation. We encourage all qualified candidates who are committed to these values and want to make a difference in the lives of our citizens to apply for this opportunity.

Please be sure to complete the application in full.

Note the following: If multiple applications are submitted to an individual posting only the most recent application received prior to the closing date will be accepted. Applications must be submitted by 5:00 PM on the closing date

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. Transcripts: Degrees must be received from appropriately accredited institutions. A copy of your transcripts indicating the degree received can be uploaded with your application.

If a transcript has been requested your application will be considered incomplete if you do not provide one. Using a photograph of your diploma is not acceptable.

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.

Any licenses or certificates must be included in the appropriate section of the application form.

If a writing sample has been requested please attach to your application.

Veterans Preference: Applicants seeking Veterans Preference must attach a copy of their DD-214 or discharge orders.

Applicants seeking National Guard Preference must attach a NGB 23A (RPAS) if you are a current member of the NC National Guard in good standing. If you are a former member of the NC National Guard who served for at least 6 years and was discharged under honorable conditions you must attach either a DD256 or NGB 22.

Application status: To check the status of your application please log in to your account. Upon the closing date applications are Under Review and will be screened by Human Resources for the qualified applicants. The hiring process may take an average of 6 8 weeks. All applicants will be notified by email once a position is filled.

NeoGov Help Line: If you are having technical issues submitting your application please call the NeoGov Help Line at. If there are any questions about this posting other than your application status please contact the NC DOJ Human Resources office.

The NC Department of Justice is an Equal Opportunity Employer. The NC Department of Justice uses Merit-Based Recruitment to select from among the most qualified applicants to fill positions subject to the State Human Resources Act.

CONTACT INFORMATION:

NC Department of Justice

Human Resources Office