This full-time, exempt legal position involves providing complex legal services to county departments, including serving as lead counsel in civil and appellate litigation, drafting legal documents, and offering legal advice.
Responsibilities include representing the county in trials, administrative proceedings, and negotiations, conducting legal research, and supervising support staff.
Requirements include a law degree, North Carolina bar admission, at least seven years of legal experience with civil litigation, and knowledge of local government law, civil procedures, and legal research.
Preferred qualifications include experience in government law and federal litigation. Must possess a valid North Carolina driver’s license. The role involves interaction with court officials, staff, and the public, with background checks required.
Durham County is an equal opportunity employer committed to ADA accommodations.