Assistant Attorney General

Agency

Dept of Justice

Division

DOJ Legal Services

Job Classification Title

Attorney II (NS)

Position Number

60010459

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 - $88,119

IMPORTANT NOTE: This posting closes at 11:59:59 PM the night BEFORE the End Date listed.

The attorney advises the Industrial Commission in performing its functions pursuant to G.S. 97-94 and represents the Commission in all litigation in State courts and administrative offices in which the Commission is a party. In performing its statutory functions, the Commission is charged with investigating suspected fraud and violations related to workers’ compensation claims, by or against insurers or self funded employers. The Commission will refer criminal violations to the appropriate district attorney. This attorney will prepare the cases for the district attorneys to prosecute. This attorney will litigate civil actions for fraud of collection of penalties in the General Courts of Justice, or in some instances, the Office of Administrative Hearings. This attorney may represent the Industrial Commission in any litigation involving personnel matters or matters relating to employee grievances and employment related litigation.


This attorney will provide a full range of legal support for the Industrial Commission and its investigators.

This attorney handles criminal briefs on appeal by the defendant to the North Carolina Court of Appeals and the Supreme Court. The attorney reviews the trial transcript, researches applicable law and files the brief in accordance with the Rules of Appellate Procedure. If decisions made by the Court of Appeals are appealed, the attorney follows the matter through to final disposition by the Supreme Court. If a case is selected for oral argument by the Court of Appeals or the Supreme Court, the attorney represents the State at the oral argument.

Knowledge Skills and Abilities/Management Preferences

1. Litigation experience, including motions practice, discovery (including written discovery and depositions), working with expert witnesses, and trials.

2. Well-versed legal research and writing, oral advocacy, and overall litigation strategies.

3. Knowledge of the N.C. Rules of Civil Procedure, the N.C. Rules of Evidence, the Tort Claims Act, the N.C. Rules of Appellate Procedure, and any other related statute, regulation or code.

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.

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 Evet Cannon

Recruiter Email:

Recruiters@ncdoj.gov