Attorney III

Wake County, NC - USA

Monthly Salary: $ 87849 - 103184

Posted on: 15 hours ago

Vacancies: 1 Vacancy

Job Summary

Agency

Dept of Justice

Division

DOJ Legal Services

Job Classification Title

Attorney III (NS)

Position Number

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

**Position is pending Reclass to Attorney III/LG08**

Recruitment Range: $87849 - $103184

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

The Public Safety Attorney III position provides intermediate-level litigation services for the Public Safety Section primarily representing the Department of Adult Correction (DAC) in federal and state courts and in administrative hearings before the Office of Administrative Hearings (OAH). This position handles moderately complex cases independently and assists senior attorneys on more complex matters. The role emphasizes litigation in federal court and includes some advisory responsibilities.

Description of Position Responsibilities and Duties

1. Litigation
Independently manage intermediate-level civil litigation in federal and state courts including prisoner civil rights and employment cases.
Represent DAC in OAH personnel hearings and related administrative proceedings.
Draft pleadings motions discovery responses and participate in hearings and mediations.
Assist senior attorneys on complex cases (e.g. dispositive motions trial preparation trials).
Assist junior attorneys with litigation as requested by Section or Division Heads.

2. Legal Research & Analysis
Research statutes regulations and case law; verify authority for briefs and memoranda.
Analyze facts and evidence; prepare recommendations for litigation strategy.

3. Legal Advisory Services
Provide legal advice to DAC and other client agencies on routine matters and compliance issues.
Draft informal opinions and assist in policy review.

4. Team Support & Development & Criminal Briefs
Collaborate with Attorney IV/V on complex litigation tasks.
May provide informal guidance to Attorney I and paralegals; contribute to Section training sessions.
Participate in NCDOJ Criminal brief rotation.

Knowledge Skills and Abilities/Management Preferences

Considerable knowledge of case law statutes and judicial procedures.
Ability to conduct civil litigation and assist in complex cases.
Strong legal research and writing skills; ability to express arguments clearly.
Ability to establish effective working relationships and manage deadlines.

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.

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

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AgencyDept of JusticeDivisionDOJ Legal ServicesJob Classification TitleAttorney III (NS)Position NumberGradeLG08About UsThe 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 peopl...