Closing Date: 7th January, 2026
Description:
AgencyDept of Justice
Division:
DOJ Legal Services
Job Classification Title
Attorney V (NS)
Attorney V (NS)
Position Number
60010450
60010450
Grade
LG10
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: $116,147 - $130,266
Important Note: This posting closes at 11:59:59 PM the night BEFORE the End Date listed.
Some travel, including some occasional overnight stays are required
The selected candidate is subject to a background investigation.
The Special Prosecutions and Law Enforcement Section supports and provides legal advice to District Attorneys and law enforcement across the State in addition to representing the State of North Carolina in both criminal and civil litigation.
LG10
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: $116,147 - $130,266
Important Note: This posting closes at 11:59:59 PM the night BEFORE the End Date listed.
- Preparation and trial of criminal cases which the Special Prosecutions Section of the Attorney General's Office may be requested to prosecute, and preparation of the State's response and representation of the State in post-conviction motions for appropriate relief. These cases involve offenses of every variety which may arise by virtue of a conflict of interest, the degree of difficulty or some other problem taking the case out of the normal local case management. Specialization will be concentrated on complex criminal litigation in the areas of official corruption, drug trafficking, first-degree murder, and rape and sex offense cases.
- Trial preparation may be in consultation with or independent of local district attorneys and involves the review and evaluation of cases and factual allegations out of which cases may arise to determine whether the case is sufficient for prosecution and, if not, wherein and to what extent the insufficiency may properly be supplied. Trial preparation also includes research and preparation of legal memoranda of law and trial briefs and motions on behalf of the State.
- Actual trial of cases of the type described above, either alone or with the assistance of the local district attorney, includes preparation and interview of prospective witnesses, conferences with opposing counsel, pretrial conferences, argument of pretrial motions, selection of jurors, examination and cross-examination of witnesses, arguments on questions of law to the judge and summation to the jury.
- Provides to district attorneys and prosecutors assistance in the form of advice and case law or statutory support on questions of criminal law and/or procedure, constitutional law, rules of evidence, law enforcement techniques, and trial tactics and strategy.
- Provide advice and assistance to the State Bureau of Investigation and local law enforcement on criminal law, procedure and investigative techniques.
- Researches and prepares written briefs and oral arguments for the Court of Appeals and Supreme Court of North Carolina and Federal courts of criminal appeals with an emphasis on capital case litigation.
- Represent officials of the State criminal justice system, the Attorney General and Governor in civil actions. Essential Function: “Department attorneys must comply with applicable rules of professional conduct”.
Some travel, including some occasional overnight stays are required
The selected candidate is subject to a background investigation.
The Special Prosecutions and Law Enforcement Section supports and provides legal advice to District Attorneys and law enforcement across the State in addition to representing the State of North Carolina in both criminal and civil litigation.
Knowledge Skills and Abilities/Management Preferences
Jury trial experience as first chair.
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 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 North Carolina Department of Justice (https://ncdoj.gov/), includes the North Carolina State Crime Lab (https://ncdoj.gov/crime-lab/), the North Carolina Justice Academy (https://ncdoj.gov/ncja/), and the Sheriffs' (https://ncdoj.gov/law-enforcement-training/sheriffs/) and Criminal Justice Education and Training Standards Divisions. (https://ncdoj.gov/law-enforcement-training/criminal-justice/)
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. (https://oshr.nc.gov/state-employee-resources/benefits)
Jury trial experience as first chair.
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 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 North Carolina Department of Justice (https://ncdoj.gov/), includes the North Carolina State Crime Lab (https://ncdoj.gov/crime-lab/), the North Carolina Justice Academy (https://ncdoj.gov/ncja/), and the Sheriffs' (https://ncdoj.gov/law-enforcement-training/sheriffs/) and Criminal Justice Education and Training Standards Divisions. (https://ncdoj.gov/law-enforcement-training/criminal-justice/)
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. (https://oshr.nc.gov/state-employee-resources/benefits)
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:
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
EEO Statement:
The State of North Carolina is an Equal Employment Opportunity Employer and dedicated to providing employees with a work environment free from all forms of unlawful employment discrimination, harassment, or retaliation. The state provides reasonable accommodation to employees and applicants with disabilities; known limitations related to pregnancy, childbirth, or related medical conditions; and for religious beliefs, observances, and practices.
Recruiter:
Human Resources
Recruiters@ncdoj.gov
EEO Statement:
The State of North Carolina is an Equal Employment Opportunity Employer and dedicated to providing employees with a work environment free from all forms of unlawful employment discrimination, harassment, or retaliation. The state provides reasonable accommodation to employees and applicants with disabilities; known limitations related to pregnancy, childbirth, or related medical conditions; and for religious beliefs, observances, and practices.
Recruiter:
Wendy Minich
Recruiter Email:
Recruiters@ncdoj.gov
Recruiters@ncdoj.gov