Special Deputy Attorney General, Attorney IV (60010380)

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THE STARTING SALARY FOR THIS POSITION IS LIMITED TO $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.

This position is located in the the Tort Claims Section at the North Carolina Department of Justice in Raleigh, North Carolina.

This attorney will act as defense counsel for the local boards of education and certain of their employees named in legal actions brought pursuant to Tort Claims Act. This position is assigned to represent the Department of Public Instruction and local boards of education in a variety of matters, including complex, protracted or high profile cases involving school bus accidents. These actions include personal injury jury trials, wrongful death, or property damage claims brought against local boards of education and State employees individually pursuant to the Defense of State Employees Act in both State Court and the Industrial Commission.

The cases assigned to this attorney will be diverse and challenging, and will directly impact the client's legal and fiscal condition. The assignment of these cases contemplates professional and proficient representation during all litigation events including the drafting of pleadings, voluminous discovery, pretrial hearings, trial, and all appeals.

This attorney will further advise the client on all litigation and policy issues, including sensitive and confidential matters. This attorney may further be requested to draft legal opinions or advise the client agencies on risk-management issues. Cases and other position duties will be assigned by the Tort Claims Supervisor or the Litigation Division's Senior Deputy.

The attorney will be expected to work independently, or as assigned, collaboratively with other members of the Tort Claims Section. The attorney will speak at conferences and teach at workshops for individual clients, upon request. The attorney will be required to travel to those locations where the various client matters and litigation are conducted. This attorney will also represent the State before the Court of Appeals and Supreme Court, in both Tort Claims actions and criminal actions.

This position requires overnight travel as part of its assigned duties.

Department Information:

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.

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 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.

Salary

• $92,917 - $209,064/year

Qualifications

Knowledge, Skills and Abilities / Competencies

Extensive and expert knowledge of the N.C. Rules of Civil Procedure, the N.C. Rules of Evidence, the Tort Claims Act, the N.C. Rules of Appellate Procedure, and any other related statute, regulation or code.

Well-versed in legal research and writing, oral advocacy, and overall litigation strategies.

Minimum Education and Experience Requirements

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

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 Resources Office

humanresources@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.