Assistant Attorney General, Attorney III (60010173)

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THE STARTING SALARY FOR THIS POSITION IS LIMITED TO $87,849 - $103,184. 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.

Note to Current State Employees:
The salary grade for this position is LG08. 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.

Responsibilities:

The Motor Vehicles Section of the Attorney General’s Office provides comprehensive legal services to the Commissioner of the Division of Motor Vehicles, staff and directors and other Division employees.

The attorney in this position is a Motor Vehicle Unit expert and trial attorney in State and Federal law. This position is to provide the Division of Motor Vehicle’s with mature and experienced legal advice necessary for the proper and successful handling of complex, specialized and protracted litigation; and to assist the unit’s other attorneys in litigation assigned to them, as well as providing agency specific legal advice and counsel on any issues confronting the agency. The attorney in this position is assigned to defend and when necessary perfect appeals in civil suits against the DMV and its employees. DMV matters, especially contractual matters, have become highly complex and need a high degree of specialization for their successful completion and defense in litigation. To effectively represent the Division of Motor Vehicles and the State in lawsuits of this nature, the attorney in this position must have considerable expertise in interpreting and applying constitutional provisions, statutes, administrative regulations, court decisions and other precedents, and must have the ability to effectively work and communicate with adverse parties.

The attorney in this position provides legal advice to the Commissioner, the Deputy Commissioners, and the directors of the DMV on myriad topics related to their statutory duties and responsibilities, and is required to have a complete understanding of, and familiarity with, the state and federal statutes governing the DMV’s operations and the case law interpreting them. This attorney must be able to interpret constitutional provisions and state and federal statutes, administrative regulations, State and federal court decisions and other precedent and apply them to the DMV’s operations to determine whether changes should be made in its policies and practices to comply with law. This position may be asked to provide advice on all issues raised by the DMV, including, motor vehicle, criminal law, commercial law, bankruptcy law, wills and estates matters, taxation, the FLSA, disciplinary actions, and any related legislative initiatives.

The attorney in this position is regularly required to provide DMV officials written opinions interpreting statutes and court decisions and applying any such legal authority to the DMV’s practices and policies. The opinions provided by the attorney in this position are relied upon by the DMV to apply the statutes that it enforces, as well as to provide the basis for revisions to the DMV’s operating and training manuals.

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.

Salary

• $87,849 - $153,736/year

Qualifications

Knowledge, Skills and Abilities / Competencies

• Ability to determine issues in various cases.
• Ability to analyze complex legal problems and render formal opinions.
• Ability to establish and maintain effective working relationships.
• Ability to creatively develop case strategy and tactics.
  

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.

Management preferences: Experience in applying Chapter 20. Experience in representing DMV.

How to Apply

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

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.