Attorney II/Land Groundwater & Waste/(65041129)
State of North Carolina See More Job Openings by This Employer
This position is part of the Land, Groundwater, and Waste Section which represents and advises the following Divisions of the Department of Environmental Quality (DEQ) – the Division of Waste Management (DWM) and the Division of Energy, Mineral and Land Resources (DEMLR), and, in instances related to groundwater, the Division of Water Resources (DWR). This position may also be called upon to perform work in other sections within the Environmental Division. That representation includes all aspects of civil litigation, administrative contested case litigation, legal advice in non-litigation matters, and drafting administrative rules. The Section also prepares and argues criminal appellate cases, responds to inquiries and requests for legal assistance from the General Assembly, the Governor, and other public officials, and responds to public inquiries.
The primary purpose of this position is to provide a full range of legal services to the Section’s client, DWM, which administers and enforces the State’s solid and hazardous waste management laws and rules, regulates Underground Storage Tanks (UST), and oversees remediation of contaminated sites. The attorney in this position will specialize in representing DWM’s Brownfields Redevelopment Section and its Superfund Section, including that Section’s Inactive Hazardous Sites Branch, Pre-Regulatory Landfill Program, and Dry Cleaning Solvent Cleanup Act program among others. This position may be called upon to perform work in other sections within the Environmental Division.
Represents the Department in Civil and Administrative Litigation:
The attorney in this position independently represents the clients in all levels of civil litigation before State and federal courts, and before the North Carolina Office of Administrative Hearings. The attorney may also appear before other boards, agencies or commissions on behalf of the client agencies in regulatory matters that may result in litigation.
Responds to Inquiries from Client, the Public and Officials:
The attorney in this position responds to inquiries from the clients, the general public and public officials involving legal interpretation and application of statutes, rules and regulations to specific factual situations and as related to general policies and procedures, by conducting legal research and rendering opinions based on this research. The attorney must have the capability of researching and responding to more complex issues.
Prepare and Argue Criminal Appellate Cases:
The attorney in this position will be expected to represent the State in criminal cases on appeal from the Superior Court Division. These cases will involve complex issues of North Carolina criminal law as well as State and federal constitutional law and may involve cases of first impression.
THE STARTING SALARY FOR A NEW HIRE TO THIS POSITION IS LIMITED TO THE RECRUITMENT RANGE OF $73,208 to $89,119. 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 LG07. 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.
- $73,208 - $128,113/year
Knowledge, Skills and Abilities / Competencies
Ability to conduct civil or criminal litigation.
Ability to interpret and apply constitutional provisions, statutes, administrative regulations, court decisions, and other precedents.
Ability to analyze facts, evidence, and legal instruments.
Minimum Education and Experience RequirementsLicensed to practice law by the North Carolina State Bar and one year of professional legal experience.
Management preferences: Experience in Environmental Law Statutes and Rules. How to ApplyThe 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
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.
