Attorney Manager II/DOT/Section Head/Motor Vehicles (60010384)

The Attorney Manager II has responsibility as follows:
 
To personally handle and supervise the handling of legal matters for the Division of Motor Vehicles.
  
To manage and assist other attorneys in conducting novel, complex and protracted litigation involving the areas of legal specialty within the Motor Vehicles Section, particularly relating to defense of claims brought under 42 U.S.C. § 1983 and other State and federal constitutional claims and challenges as well as litigation, involving the North Carolina Motor Vehicle laws (N.C. Gen. Stat. Chapter 20).
 
Much of the work of this position is giving legal advice to the Commissioner and other Division employees, as well as related DOT employees on a variety of matters including procurement and contracts and personnel actions of the Department of Transportation and the Division of Motor Vehicles.
 
The attorney is the supervisor of the Motor Vehicles Section and supervises one Attorney IV position, two Attorney III positions, and one Attorney II position, as well as a paralegal and an administrative support position.
 
Legal Advice: The attorney in this position serves as the senior legal advisor for the Division of Motor Vehicles and its Commissioner.
 
Litigation: The attorney in this position handles and manages with minimal supervision complex and routine litigation involving substantial claims and constitutional challenges of sweeping importance, some involving first impression to the State. The unit as a whole makes several appearances in court and other tribunals each week and travel throughout the state is required.

Administrative Duties and Supervision: Coordinate and supervise work to ensure the provision of high quality and responsive legal services to the State. Appropriately assign work and monitor employee work load. Provide necessary level of review in litigation and non-litigation matters.

THE STARTING SALARY FOR A NEW HIRE TO THIS POSITION IS LIMITED TO THE RECRUITMENT SALARY RANGE OF $ 116,147 to $ 138,083. The position is client funded. Salary offers are based upon the candidate's education and experience related to the position, as well as departmental budget and equity considerations.
 
 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.

The ability to manage complex cases and to formulate strategies for successful conclusion of such cases;
The ability to express conclusions and arguments clearly and logically in oral and written form; an ability to render formal legal opinions;
The ability to effectively communicate with a wide variety of federal, state and local officials;
 

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