Special Deputy AG
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Job Location:
Wake County, NC - USA
Monthly Salary:
$ 62917 - 115937
Posted on:
10 hours ago
Vacancies:
1 Vacancy
Job Summary
Agency
Dept of JusticeDivision
DOJ Legal ServicesJob Classification Title
Attorney IV (NS)Position Number
Grade
LG09About 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: $$62917 - $115937IMPORTANT NOTE: This posting closes at 11:59:59 PM the night BEFORE the End Date listed.
Please attach a recent writing sample to your application.
This position will:
represent the State in state and federal post-conviction cases as assigned by the section head.
research and prepare the States briefs and present oral argument in complex criminal cases before the Supreme Court of North Carolina and the North Carolina Court of Appeals.
research and prepare the states response filings in federal habeas corpus petitions in federal courts.
assist and advise other attorneys in the Department of Justice in criminal appellate matters.
implement all other duties and responsibilities as assigned by the Section Head.
Some travel including some overnight stays are required.
The Appellate and Post-Conviction Section of the Criminal Division of the North Carolina Department of Justice is to represent the State in criminal matters after a defendants trial is completed. This includes: (1) direct appeals of criminal convictions in any of the judicial districts of the State before the North Carolina Court of Appeals and the Supreme Court of North Carolina as well as state post-conviction petitions filed in the State Appellate Courts;(2) to research and prepare the States briefs and present oral argument in federal habeas corpus litigation in the federal district courts and the Fourth Circuit Court of Appeals; (3)the attorneys in the section handle the most difficult and complex criminal appeals and petitions and therefore because of their expertise also serve as resources for all of the attorneys in the Department of Justice who handle occasional criminal appeals as part of their duties through the criminal brief rotation; (4) the section attorneys also represent the State of North Carolina in capital (death penalty) litigation particularly at the state and federal post-conviction levels before the North Carolina Supreme Court the Supreme Court of the United States and the lower federal courts; (5) assist District Attorneys in all aspects of such state capital litigation both at trial and in post-conviction proceedings; (6) act as liaison with Attorneys General and prosecutors on criminal law issues; (7) the section attorneys represent the State in non-capital state post-conviction petitions filed upon request of the District Attorneys and approval of the Division Head; (8) the section also has the responsibility to defend against non-capital federal habeas corpus actions filed in federal courts by State prisoners seeking to overturn their North Carolina state court convictions and thereby prevent expensive and time-consuming retrials or the premature release of criminals who cannot be retried.
Knowledge Skills and Abilities/Management Preferences
- Criminal Jury Trial Experience
- Legal Research and Writing Experience
- Capital Litigation Experience
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 four 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.
TheNorth Carolina Department of Justice includes theNorth Carolina State Crime Lab theNorth Carolina Justice Academyand theSheriffsandCriminal Justice Education and Training Standards Divisions.
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 atEmployee Benefits.
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
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:
Wendy K MinichRecruiter Email:
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