Assistant Attorney General

Agency

Dept of Justice

Division

DOJ Legal Services

Job Classification Title

Attorney III (NS)

Position Number

60010400

Grade

LG08

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: $91,249 - $103,184

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

This attorney provides a full range of legal services to the Divisions of Health Benefits, Social Services and Aging and Adult Services of the Department of Health and Human Services (“DHHS”). This position services a full range of client needs, including litigation in federal and state courts, litigation in the Office of Administrative Hearings and handling of appeals involving primarily Medicaid and all programs of public assistance issues in federal and state courts. Additionally, this position provides legal advice directly to the client and assists with many different aspects of the Medicaid program.

Some travel, including some occasional overnight stays are required

Knowledge Skills and Abilities/Management Preferences

This position services a full range of client needs, including litigation in federal and state courts, litigation in the Office of Administrative Hearings and handling of appeals involving Medicaid and all programs of public assistance issues in federal and state courts. Additionally, this position provides legal advice directly to the client and assists with many different aspects of the Medicaid program.

This position independently handles complex litigation with minimal supervision before the Office of Administrative Hearings and in State and federal courts involving Medicaid and other public assistance programs. Litigation typically requires analysis of legal issues and defenses; legal research; development of case strategy; drafting pleadings, legal memoranda and briefs; conducting discovery; engaging in pre- and post-trial motions practice; identifying, preparing and examining witnesses, including expert witnesses; preparing evidence; conducting courtroom litigation; engaging in settlement negotiations; perfecting appeals; preparing appellate briefs; and presenting oral arguments.

This position also provides general counsel and advice to the client agencies on a variety of public assistance issues. Duties include drafting or revising administrative rules, legislation and policies; representing the client agency before the N.C. Rules Review Commission; drafting and reviewing contracts and MOUs (memorandum of understanding); responding to subpoenas, public record requests and citizen inquiries; drafting advisory letters; and advising on issues such as recoupment of money owed to public assistance programs, service provider issues, interpretation and application of various State and federal statutes, rules and regulations, confidentiality of records and information, and preventive measures to avoid future litigation.

Management Preferences:

• Experience with litigation (depositions, arguments, trials)
• Knowledge of Medicaid and other public assistance programs
• Experience practicing before the Office of Administrative Hearings or other administrative tribunals

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 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.

The North Carolina 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. 

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.

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:

Paul Jay Makowski

Recruiter Email:

Recruiters@ncdoj.gov