Special Deputy Attorney General/Section Head, Tort Claims (60010214)
State of North Carolina See More Job Openings by This Employer
The Tort Claims Section receives, investigates, settles and processes claims against departments, agencies, institutions and employees of the State for money damages based on negligence. It defends legal actions involving tort law in the North Carolina Industrial Commission, the North Carolina General Courts of Justice, and appellate courts. The unit currently consists of 13 attorneys, 1 claims supervisor, 5 investigators, 2 administrative specialists, and 5 paralegals.
This position supervises the attorneys who act as defense counsel for departments, institutions and agencies of the State in legal actions brought pursuant to the Tort Claims Act, G.S. 143-291 et seq; and who defend civil actions for personal injury or property damage brought against State employees.
This position provides legal advice concerning tort liability to departments, agencies, and institutions of the State as well as individual State agents and employees. This includes instructing at educational seminars as well issuing formal and informal opinions. This position oversees the assignment and management of over 3000 new claims filed annually and is also responsible for selecting, training and counseling the attorneys and investigators assigned to handle tort litigation. This position also litigates cases as necessary. This position will be required to travel both in state and out of state, as needed.
THE STARTING SALARY FOR A NEW HIRE TO THIS POSITION IS LIMITED TO THE RECRUITMENT RANGE OF $116,147 to $141,535. 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 LG10. 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.
- $116,147 - $261,330/year
Knowledge, Skills and Abilities / Competencies
- Thorough knowledge of case, statutory, regulatory, common law, and judicial and quasi-judicial procedures.
- Ability to conduct complex civil or criminal litigation.
- Ability to interpret and apply laws, constitutional provisions, statutes, administrative regulations, court decisions, legal principles, and other legal precedents.
- Ability to express conclusions and arguments clearly and logically in oral and written form.
Licensed to practice law by the North Carolina State Bar and five years of progressively responsible professional legal experience.
Management preferences:Management prefers the following: Tort Claims experience, Civil litigation experience, Industrial Commission experience, NCDOJ experience, commitment to public service, management experience or wish to learn management skillset; and ability to multi-task and prioritize deadlines effectively.
Ability to recognize significant issues in 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. Ability to manage legal staff.
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
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.
