Closing Date: 3rd October, 2025
Description:
Description of Work:Not sure you meet all listed requirements? Let our team take a look. Research shows that women and members of other under-represented groups tend to not apply to jobs when they think they may not meet every qualification. We are committed to creating a diverse and inclusive environment and strongly encourage you to apply.
The Recruitment Range for This Position Is Limited to $73,208. 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.
This Is a Civil Litigation Position Within the Public Safety Section of The North Carolina Department of Justice (“doj”). This Position Offers an Unparalleled Opportunity to Gain Extensive Litigation Experience in Federal Court, from Drafting Pleadings, Briefing Dispositive Motions, to Jury Trials.
The Attorney in This Position Will Primarily Defend Civil Actions Brought Against Employees of The North Carolina Department of Adult Correction (“dac”). the Attorney in This Position May Also Provide Support to Higher Level Attorneys in The Section on More Complex Litigation as Needed. Additionally, This Position May Be Called upon To Defend Dac or The North Carolina Department of Public Safety in Employment Litigation. the Attorney in This Position, Like All Positions Within the Doj, Will Also Be Part of A Rotation of Attorneys that Handles Criminal Appeals on Behalf of The State.
What You Will Be Doing:
- Drafting Responsive Pleadings
- Conducting and Responding to Discovery
- Researching and Briefing Legal Issues
- Drafting Dispositive Motions
- Handling Mediations
- Trying Cases in Federal and State Courts
- Criminal Appeals
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.
Knowledge, Skills and Abilities / Competencies:
Management Preferences:
- Ability to Analyze, Interpret, and Apply Facts, Rules, and Appellate Decisions.
- Ability to Express Arguments Clearly and Logically in Oral and Written Form.
- Ability to Work Collaboratively on Cases.
- Ability to Establish and Maintain Productive Working Relationships with Clients, Colleagues, and Other Stakeholders.
Minimum Education and Experience Requirements:
Licensed to Practice Law by The North Carolina State Bar.
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.