Closing Date: 28th October, 2025
Description:
AgencyDept of Justice
Division:
DOJ Legal Services
Job Classification Title
Attorney V (NS)
Attorney V (NS)
Position Number
60010209
60010209
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 TO $130,266.
Important Note: This posting closes at 11:59:59 PM the night BEFORE the End Date listed.
The primary purpose of the Special Litigation Section is to represent the State, its agencies, officers and employees, in complex, novel, controversial or high-profile litigation.
The four primary purposes of this position are as follows:
To represent the State in elections-related litigation, including complex litigation of significant importance to the State. This litigation takes place in State and federal courts and at the administrative, trial and appellate levels. Litigation may arise from appeals of decisions of the State Board of Elections made in contested elections and in campaign finance investigative hearings, or in fulfilling other statutory or administrative duties.
To advise the State Board of Elections and its staff on legal questions involving their duties, rights and responsibilities with respect to elections administration and campaign finance. This advice often takes the form of directives or opinions drafted for issuance by the Executive Director of the State Board to local elections officials, candidates and political committees.
To respond to inquiries from candidates, political committees, political parties, county elections officials and other State and local officials, and the general public on elections issues, public records laws and open meeting requirements. Responses range from formal advisory opinions to informal telephone communications. This position is expected to review and comment on draft legislation upon request.
To educate elections officials and other about legal requirements in elections. The State Board of Elections is required to conduct regular training programs for elections officials and this position provides written and oral programs on compliance with legal requirements as part of that training effort. In addition, the attorney in this position is regularly requested by other attorneys in this office, the SBI or district attorneys for explanation of election law requirements.
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 TO $130,266.
Important Note: This posting closes at 11:59:59 PM the night BEFORE the End Date listed.
The primary purpose of the Special Litigation Section is to represent the State, its agencies, officers and employees, in complex, novel, controversial or high-profile litigation.
The four primary purposes of this position are as follows:
To represent the State in elections-related litigation, including complex litigation of significant importance to the State. This litigation takes place in State and federal courts and at the administrative, trial and appellate levels. Litigation may arise from appeals of decisions of the State Board of Elections made in contested elections and in campaign finance investigative hearings, or in fulfilling other statutory or administrative duties.
To advise the State Board of Elections and its staff on legal questions involving their duties, rights and responsibilities with respect to elections administration and campaign finance. This advice often takes the form of directives or opinions drafted for issuance by the Executive Director of the State Board to local elections officials, candidates and political committees.
To respond to inquiries from candidates, political committees, political parties, county elections officials and other State and local officials, and the general public on elections issues, public records laws and open meeting requirements. Responses range from formal advisory opinions to informal telephone communications. This position is expected to review and comment on draft legislation upon request.
To educate elections officials and other about legal requirements in elections. The State Board of Elections is required to conduct regular training programs for elections officials and this position provides written and oral programs on compliance with legal requirements as part of that training effort. In addition, the attorney in this position is regularly requested by other attorneys in this office, the SBI or district attorneys for explanation of election law requirements.
Knowledge Skills and Abilities/Management Preferences
Management Preferences:
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.
Minimum Education and Experience Requirements:
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.
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:
Management Preferences:
- Ability to conduct complex civil or criminal litigation in trial and appellate courts.
- Ability to interpret and apply laws, constitutional provisions, statutes, administrative regulations, and court decisions.
- Ability to determine issues in various cases.
- Ability to creatively develop case strategy and tactics.
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.
Minimum Education and Experience Requirements:
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.
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
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:
Andrea Cannon
Recruiter Email:
humanresources@ncdoj.gov
Recruiter Email:
humanresources@ncdoj.gov