Attorney Manager II/Contract Claims & Administration (60014972)

This position is located in the Transportation Division of the Department of Justice. This position is the Section Head of the Contract Claims and Administration Section which provides legal services, counseling and representation to the North Carolina Department of Transportation ("DOT") within broad categories of duties assigned by the Senior Deputy Attorney General to whom he/she reports. These duties include (i) drafting, reviewing and approving DOT contracts such as those for highway and bridge construction, consultant services, project cost-sharing by municipalities and private developers and planning of coordinated street systems with groups of units of local government, (ii) advising DOT with respect to these contractual matters, and (iii) representing DOT in administrative and court litigation with respect to these contractual matters.

In addition to supervising the attorneys in the section, other duties include advising DOT and representing it in litigation in many diverse areas such as compliance with laws and regulations governing federal-aid, state and federal environmental issues, state and federal anti-discrimination, state and federal personnel laws; Powell Bill; state and federal billboard and junkyard control; public records and open public meetings; conflict of interest; traffic engineering; public official liability; public utility and railroad; bicycle; public transit; tort liability; and tax.

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 North Carolina Department of Justice, led by the Attorney General of North Carolina, represents the State of North Carolina in court and provides legal advice and representation to most state government departments, agencies, officers, and commissions. The Department also represents the State in criminal appeals from state trial courts and brings legal actions on behalf of the state and its citizens when the public interest is at stake.

The North Carolina Department of Justice provides excellent representation and support to law enforcement, consumers, the State, and its people through teamwork, innovation, and a commitment to public service.

We accomplish these goals through our DOJ Organizational Values of Public Service, Integrity, Excellence, Teamwork, Diversity, and Innovation.
 
The State of North Carolina offers employer paid health insurance plus ten 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.

Ability to establish and maintain effective working relationships.
Ability to creatively develop case strategy and tactics.
Ability to manage legal staff. 
Ability to interpret and apply laws, constitutional provisions, statutes, administrative regulations, court decisions, legal principles, and other legal precedents.

Licensed to practice law by the North Carolina State Bar and five 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.

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