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$ 87849 - 153736
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Description of Work
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THE STARTING SALARY FOR THIS POSITION IS LIMITED TO $87849 - $103184.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.
This position is responsible for representing the Department of Labor in complex civil litigation including handling civil and administrative cases involving various regulatory programs that may involve constitutional issues public policy concerns or issues that may impact economic conditions human resources or a wide segment of the general public. This position requires the ability to analyze the case research plan develop and execute an effective litigation strategy to achieve desired results in novel or complex cases. The litigation is conducted in a variety of forums based on the subject matter of the ligation. OSHA litigation is conducted before the North Carolina Safety and Health Review Commission and North Carolina Superior Courts. Amusement Device Elevator Boiler and certain Wage and Hour proceedings are conducted in the NC Office of Administrative Hearings (0AH). Wage payment and REDA claims are conducted in Superior Court Bankruptcy claims involving wages and penalties are conducted in federal bankruptcy court.
OSHA litigation often involves negotiating and drafting novel or complex settlement stipulations in order to address the often delicate and peculiar hazards existing on employers worksites. The more complex OSHA cases handled by this position typically involve catastrophic accidents such as explosions or the release of highly hazardous chemicals that involve multiple injuries and fatalities.
All of the subject matter litigation involves negotiating and composing briefs (including pre-hearing briefs and post-hearing briefs) motions discovery and settlement agreements and interviewing witnesses (expect and subject matter) in preparation for hearings or trials.
This position requires travel and some overnight travel.
Note to Current State Employees:
The salary grade for this position is LG08. State employees are encouraged to apply for positions of interest even if the salary grade is the same as or lower than their current position. Please detail ALL work history including non-state service experience. If selected for this position a new salary will be recalculated taking into consideration the quantity of relevant education and experience funding availability and internal equity. Based upon these factors a pay increase MAY or MAY NOT result.
The State of North Carolina offers employer paid health insurance plus twelve paid holidays generous vacation and sick leave accrual dental vision and other insurance options and retirement benefits. You can view our benefits information at Employee Benefits.Section Information:
The Labor Section of the Attorney Generals Office acts as advisor and legal representative to the Commissioner of Labor and the North Carolina Department of Labor.
Department Information:
TheNorth 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 theNorth Carolina State Crime Lab theNorth Carolina Justice Academy and theSheriffsandCriminal Justice Education and Training Standards Divisions.Knowledge Skills and Abilities / Competencies
Ability to perform legal research in accordance with initial guidance as to methods of approach source materials available and policy and precedent of the office. Ability to litigate cases in a variety of judicial forums. Ability to understand and interpret constitutional provisions statutes administrative regulations and precedents. Ability to analyze facts evidence and legal instruments. Ability to express conclusions and arguments clearly and logically in oral and written form.
Minimum Education and Experience Requirements
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 and Contact Information
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.
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.
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
Employment Type
Full-Time
