Condemnation Attorney III

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THE STARTING SALARY FOR THIS POSITION IS LIMITED TO $87,849.00 - $103,184.00. 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 primary purpose of this position is to provide legal services to the Department of Transportation in highway condemnation matters. Some of the main duties/responsibilities are as follows:

• Represents the N.C. Department of Transportation in eminent domain litigation at all levels of complexity. The attorney has responsibility for all phases of litigation in land acquisition proceedings, including investigation, trials in the superior courts, and appeals to the Court of Appeals and the Supreme Court. The attorney provides legal advice and representation to the Right of Way Branch with respect to questions of law involved in appraisal and valuation of properties. The primary duty of a trial attorney in this position is to represent the Department in the trial of eminent domain actions for the acquisition of real estate for highway purposes in cases where the Department’s Right of Way Branch has been unable to effect settlement with landowners, and legal proceedings have to be instituted.
• Representation of the State of North Carolina in Criminal Appeals. The Attorney III prepares briefs for the State in criminal appeals to the North Carolina Court of Appeals and Supreme Court. Preparation of the brief requires reading and summarizing a trial transcript, reading the defendant's brief and the authority cited, researching relevant other authority and writing arguments on the questions raised. Some cases require preparation of petitions for further review by the Supreme Court or responses to such petitions, and, where the petition is granted, new briefs. Oral argument in the appellate courts may be ordered, necessitating additional preparation.
• Miscellaneous Legal Duties. This attorney must also prepare various legal documents for the Department, including deeds, releases, disclaimers, contracts, and other instruments of a similar nature.

**This position will require travel throughout the State to perform the above duties.

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 the North Carolina State Crime Lab, the North Carolina Justice Academy, and the Sheriffs’ and Criminal Justice Education and Training Standards Divisions.

Salary

• $87,849 - $153,736/year

Qualifications

Knowledge, Skills and Abilities / Competencies

Management Preferences:

• Complex litigation experience
• Thorough knowledge of condemnation case law and civil procedure
• Demonstrated ability to analyze complex facts and evidence

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.

How to Apply

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 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.

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 Resourceshumanresources@ncdoj.gov

Benefits

NOTE: For temporary, contract or other supplemental staffing appointments: There are no paid leave, retirement or other benefits associated with these appointment types.

For permanent and time-limited appointments:
Eligible employees have benefits that include employee health insurance options, standard and supplemental retirement plans, NC Flex (a variety of high-quality, low-cost benefits on a pre-tax basis), and paid vacation, sick, and community service leave, to name a few. Paid parental leave is available for eligible employees. Some benefits require 30 + hours work/week for participation.