Attorney IV/Consumer Protection (65035124)

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This position is primarily responsible for handling an advanced level of legal work concerning the economic relationship between consumers and businesses. Examples include highly complex and challenging antitrust and social medial platform cases against the largest corporations in America. In many circumstances, negotiations must take place with entire industry groups, including banks, insurance companies, automobile manufacturers, drug companies, etc. 

This position is responsible for formulating strategy and managing the implementation of that strategy regarding traditional consumer protection matters. In addition, as important consumer protection problems come to the fore, this position is responsible for analyzing the impacts of the problem, devising legal responses, and then supervising the response, up to and including litigation, from investigators, specialists, and possibly other attorneys. 

This position will also:

•   This position will prepare, file, and litigate cases in trial and appellate courts in areas including but not limited to antitrust, robocalls, telephone solicitation, technology, healthcare, and consumer fraud, where negotiation of appropriate settlement is not possible.
•    Manage the implementation of strategies developed within the Division regarding traditional consumer protection matters and arising problems. This position is responsible for analyzing the impacts of the problem and recommending responses.
•    Effectively develop legislative responses to the North Carolina General Assembly and provide administrative responses before state and federal agencies.
•    Work in partnership across the agency to coordinate legislative, legal, and administrative actions with other staff on behalf of the Attorney General's Office.  

Note to Current State Employees:
The salary grade for this position is LG09. 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 STARTING SALARY FOR A NEW HIRE TO THIS POSITION IS LIMITED TO THE RECRUITMENT RANGE OF $92,917 to $115,937. Salary offers for the selected candidate are based on the candidate's education and experience related to the position, as well as our agency budget and equity.

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.

Ability to conduct complex civil or criminal litigation in trial and appellate courts. 
Ability to interpret and apply laws, constitutional provisions, statutes, administrative regulations, and court decisions.
Ability to analyze complex legal problems and render formal opinions.

Licensed to practice law by the North Carolina State Bar and four years of progressively responsible professional legal experience.

The NC Department of Justice 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.
 
Veterans Preference: Applicants seeking Veteran's 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 855-524-5627. 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
114 W. Edenton Street
Raleigh, NC 27603
919-716-6490