Description:
AgencyDept of Justice
Division:
DOJ Legal Services
Job Classification Title
Attorney III (NS)
Attorney III (NS)
Position Number
65043173
65043173
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 position assists the Department of Public Instruction (DPI), and other agencies as needed, with cases involving alleged work-related injuries to their employees. Some cases involve more complex factual and legal issues. Cases may involve multiple injuries, psychological injuries, extensive/unusual medical treatment, multiple issues, asbestosis claims, mold claims, serious occupational disease claims, extended benefits, death claims and post-traumatic stress disorder. These cases necessitate extensive investigation, expert testimony, and detailed trial preparation.
This attorney will be housed with the Department of Justice and will be responsible for advising the DPI Risk Manager as necessary.
Knowledge Skills and Abilities/Management Preferences
Management prefers significant 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 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.
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 position assists the Department of Public Instruction (DPI), and other agencies as needed, with cases involving alleged work-related injuries to their employees. Some cases involve more complex factual and legal issues. Cases may involve multiple injuries, psychological injuries, extensive/unusual medical treatment, multiple issues, asbestosis claims, mold claims, serious occupational disease claims, extended benefits, death claims and post-traumatic stress disorder. These cases necessitate extensive investigation, expert testimony, and detailed trial preparation.
This attorney will be housed with the Department of Justice and will be responsible for advising the DPI Risk Manager as necessary.
Knowledge Skills and Abilities/Management Preferences
Management prefers significant 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 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.