Assistant Attorney General

Agency

Dept of Justice

Division

DOJ Legal Services

Job Classification Title

Attorney II (NS)

Position Number

60010538

Grade

LG07

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

Recruitment Range: $76,041 - $88,119

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

The primary duties of this position are to provide a full range of legal services to the Environmental Section’s client, the Division of Waste Management, which administers and enforces the State’s solid waste management laws and rules. Representation includes all aspects of civil and administrative litigation, legal advice in non-litigation matters, and legal advice to the citizen commissions at regular meetings and in rulemaking. The position also prepares and argues criminal appellate cases, responds to inquiries and requests for legal assistance from the General Assembly, Governor, and other public officials, and responds to public inquiries. In addition, the position provides representatives to the Attorney General’s Environmental Crimes Team, and various State and federal organizations responsible for environmental crimes enforcement.

Some travel, including some occasional overnight stays are required

Knowledge Skills and Abilities/Management Preferences

Management Preferences:

• Thorough knowledge and experience in research and writing in statutory, regulatory and common law.
• The ability to conduct civil or criminal litigation in trial and appellate courts and interpret and apply laws.
• Establish and maintain effective working relationships.

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 one year of 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.

The North Carolina 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. 

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.

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
Recruiters@ncdoj.gov

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:

Paul Jay Makowski

Recruiter Email:

Recruiters@ncdoj.gov