Special Deputy Attorney General/Services to State Agencies (60010395)

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THE STARTING SALARY FOR THIS POSITION IS LIMITED TO $92,917 - $115,937. 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.

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.

The Service to State Agencies Section provides a full range of legal service, including litigation before State and federal tribunals, to a number of State agencies or agency components, including the Administrative Office of the Courts, the Department of Agriculture, the Department of State Treasurer, the Department of Natural and Cultural Resources, the Office of State Human Resources, the State Human Resources Commission, the Credit Union Division of the North Carolina Department of Commerce, the North Carolina Department of Information Technology and the Wildlife Resources Commission. The Section also provides legal services to a number of occupational licensing boards and commissions, including the Board of Hearing Aid Dealers and Fitters, the Irrigation Contractors Board, Pesticide Board, Structural Pest Control Committee, Plant Conservation Board, the Real Estate Commission, the Ethics Commission, the Marriage and Family Therapy Board, the Psychology Board and the Licensed Professional Counselors Board. In addition to serving these clients, the Section also provides legal advice to local government agencies through oral and written opinions to city and county attorneys, registers of deeds and other local elected officials.

The primary purpose of this position is to independently and with minimal supervision provide legal services to the Department of Information Technology (“DIT”). DIT is the State’s primary procurer and manager of information technology (“IT”) assets including hardware, software, IT project design and management, and IT security. DIT is charged with centralizing, standardizing and designing IT network architecture for all agencies in State government, working to ensure that state agencies follow standard principles of IT network design and internet access and with providing long term planning for North Carolina’s information technology infrastructure. DIT also provides all central telephony services and many mainframe computing services for State government in addition to coordinating implementation of new IT systems and services such as E-Commerce initiatives for government on a statewide basis. Local governments may utilize DIT services and contracts at their option.

The position is expected to serve as one of the lead Attorney IV to the statewide IT Procurement Section. Additionally, within the Department of Justice, this position independently and with minimal supervision provides information technology contracting review for other attorneys in the North Carolina Department of Justice. This position is recognized as the office’s expert on intellectual property and IT procurement matters. This position is expected to continue providing advice on large and small State DIT procurement contracts, conduct contract negotiations and draft procurement contract reviews. This position will occasionally prepare briefs for the State in criminal appeals to the North Carolina Court of Appeals and Supreme Court.

*Management has requested that applicants submit one writing sample, preferably a trial or appellate brief or memorandum, no more than 20 pages, independently authored. *

Note to Current State Employees:

The salary grade for this position is LG09. 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.

Salary

• $92,917 - $209,064/year

Qualifications

Knowledge, Skills and Abilities / Competencies

Ability to independently conduct depositions, draft motions and bench briefs and with assistance conduct courtroom advocacy in cases that involve complex legal issues or facts.
Ability to litigate a variety of DIT-related matters in administrative, state or federal forums. • Ability to write clear, convincing and concise memoranda, opinions and correspondence.
Ability to draft legal documents, regulations and legislation.
Ability to establish and maintain effective working relationships with elected and appointed officials at all levels of government.

Minimum Education and Experience Requirements

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

How to Apply

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.

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.

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
humanresources@ncdoj.gov

Benefits

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.