Assistant Attorney General, Workers' Comp, Attorney III ()

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• Researching and advising clients on risk management issues
• Mentor to junior attorneys
• Representing Employers on Lien Claims
• Client education and outreach.
• Representing the State in Criminal Appeals.

Management Preferences:

• Considerable knowledge of case statutory regulatory common law judicial and quasi-judicial procedures and the rules of evidence.
• Extensive knowledge of the Workers Compensation Act the N. C. Rules of Civil Procedure the N.C. Rules of Evidence the Rules of Professional Conduct and any other related statue regulation or code
• Knowledge of civil law & workers compensation law
• Ability to interpret and apply constitutional provisions statutes administrative regulations court decisions other precedents analyze facts evidence and legal documents.
• Skilled in legal research analysis writing oral advocacy and litigation strategies

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.

Management prefers experience in workers compensation litigation or significant experience in civil litigation.

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 forforeign degreeswill 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.

Anylicenses or certificatesmust be included in the appropriate section of the application form.

Applicants seekingVeterans Preferencemust attach a copy of their DD-214 or discharge orders.

Applicants seekingNational Guard Preferencemust 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