Closing Date: 26th May, 2026
Description:
AgencyDept of Justice
Division:
DOJ Legal Services
Job Classification Title
Attorney II (NS)
Attorney II (NS)
Position Number
60010206
60010206
Grade
LG07
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: $76,041 - $87,268
Important Note: This posting closes at 11:59:59 PM the night BEFORE the End Date listed.
This position is located in the Workers' Compensation section of the N.C. Department of Justice.
The attorney in this position will act as defense counsel in State funded workers' compensation claims administered by NC State Agencies, Boards and Commissions, pursuant to N.C.G.S. 97-1, et. seq., in the N. C. Industrial Commission, state and federal courts. This attorney will also represent the State in criminal appeals. The attorney may be asked to speak at conferences and teach workshops for the client upon request.
Knowledge Skills and Abilities/Management Preferences
Management prefers experience in workers' compensation litigation or experience in civil litigation.
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 one year of 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.
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:
LG07
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: $76,041 - $87,268
Important Note: This posting closes at 11:59:59 PM the night BEFORE the End Date listed.
This position is located in the Workers' Compensation section of the N.C. Department of Justice.
The attorney in this position will act as defense counsel in State funded workers' compensation claims administered by NC State Agencies, Boards and Commissions, pursuant to N.C.G.S. 97-1, et. seq., in the N. C. Industrial Commission, state and federal courts. This attorney will also represent the State in criminal appeals. The attorney may be asked to speak at conferences and teach workshops for the client upon request.
Knowledge Skills and Abilities/Management Preferences
Management prefers experience in workers' compensation litigation or experience in civil litigation.
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 one year of 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.
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
Human Resources
Recruiters@ncdoj.gov
