Attorney II - Social Services

Attorney II - Social Services

Salary

$105,418.00 - $166,618.00 Annually

Location

Greenville - Pitt County, NC

Job Type

Full-Time

Job Number

810603

Department

Social Services

Opening Date

10/22/2026

Closing Date

11/6/2026 11:59 PM Eastern

• Description
• Benefits

General Statement or Primary Purpose

Primary Purpose of Position: The primary purpose of this position is to represent the Department in Child Protective Services actions and to ensure that the legal needs of the program are being met. This attorney is also tasked with coordinating legal training for child welfare workers and other workers as designated by the Director and providing advice and assistance as to the release of legal information to other agencies and entities. This Attorney will provide assistance in Child Support and Adult Services matters when requested to do so by the other Attorney IIs or by workers and will also provide assistance to other Attorney IIs when requested to do so in appellate Child Welfare cases.

Duties and Responsibilities or Knowledge, Skills, Abilities

Considerable knowledge of case, statutory, regulatory, and common law. Considerable knowledge of judicial and quasi-judicial procedures and the rules of evidence. Ability to conduct civil or criminal litigation. Ability to interpret and apply constitutional provisions, statutes, administrative regulations, court decisions, and other precedents. Ability to analyze facts, evidence, and legal instruments. Ability to express conclusions and arguments clearly and logically in oral and written form. Ability to maintain effective working relationships.

Minimum Education and Experience

Graduation from a recognized school of law and one year of professional legal experience; or an equivalent combination of training and experience. Valid North Carolina drivers license required. Bilinguals encouraged to apply. DD 214 is required from applicants claiming a military preference.

Special Requirements

License to practice law in the State of North Carolina.

Equal Opportunity Employer

Pitt County Government offers a comprehensive benefits package to part-time and full-time employees who are eligible for benefits. Your benefits add value to your overall compensation program by offering you vacation, holiday, and sick leave as well as medical, dental, life, accident, disability insurance plans, NC 401(k) Plan, and other benefits that work together to provide overall wellness and financial security for you and your family.

Employer Pitt County Government

Address 1717 W 5th St

Greenville, North Carolina, 27834

Phone 252-902-3050

Website https://www.pittcountync.gov