Attorney II

Agency

Dept of Justice

Division

DOJ Legal Services

Job Classification Title

Attorney II (NS)

Position Number

60010443

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: $83,501 - $88,119

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

The primary purpose of this Attorney II position is to defend civil actions brought against employees of DAC. This position shares responsibility with several other attorney positions for providing all legal support services.

This is a civil litigation position that offers an unparalleled opportunity to gain extensive litigation experience in federal court, from drafting pleadings, briefing dispositive motions, to jury trials.

The attorney in this position, like all positions within the DOJ, will also be part of a rotation of attorneys that handles criminal appeals on behalf of the State.

Description of Position Responsibilities and Duties:

1. Represents DAC and its employees in Litigation. This position will draft motions to dismiss and answers to complaints in federal and state court. In order to do so, the attorney in this position will need to investigate the accuracy of the allegations by collecting, critically reviewing, and analyzing the information and documents provided by DAC and the defendants

2. This position will be responsible for filing motions for summary judgment, in appropriate cases. This will include the drafting of memoranda of law in support of motions for summary judgment, accompanied by the necessary supporting record evidence, such as affidavits and exhibits.

3.This position will be responsible for responding to written discovery requests, including interrogatories, request for production, and requests for admission. This will require the attorney to gather, organize, and review witness statements, prison records, medical records, and other information made available by DAC or other entities.

4. This position will be responsible for defending cases through trial, most often a jury trial in federal court.

Knowledge Skills and Abilities/Management Preferences

1. 2-5 years of progressive civil litigation experience preferred.

2. Experience in trial courts preferred.

3. Jury trial experience preferred, but not required.

4. Legal research and writing experience preferred.

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.

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:

Andrea Evet Cannon

Recruiter Email:

Recruiters@ncdoj.gov