Job Details

Agency
Dept of Justice

Division
DOJ Legal Services

Job Classification Title
Attorney III (NS)

Position Number
60010345

Grade
LG08

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: $87,849 - $103,184

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

- This position represents DEQ in litigation concerning the collection of civil penalties and related expenses. In this role, the position coordinates the efforts of DEQ employees and DOJ Environmental Division attorneys related to collection of DEQ civil penalties; coordinates with the paralegal assigned to the Collections Unit; and performs all work required to litigate, report on and research collections cases referred to the team

- This position also represents assigned environmental commissions. In this role, this position serves as the primary legal contact for the chairperson and members of a represented commission. This work is complementary to that of the other attorneys in the Commissions, Coastal and Administrative Section, who represent commissions and handle complex environmental litigation matters

- This position represents DEQ in personnel actions filed in the Office of Administrative Hearings, the Equal Employment Opportunity Commission, and State and federal courts. This position also advises DEQ staff on personnel issues that arise under State and federal law

- This position represents the State in criminal cases on appeal from the Superior Court Division

- Travel including some overnight stays are required.

Knowledge Skills and Abilities/Management Preferences

Management Preferences: none

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 three 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, includes the North Carolina State Crime Lab, the North Carolina Justice Academy, and the Sheriffs' and Criminal Justice Education and Training Standards Divisions.

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.

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
...@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:
Paul Jay Makowski

Recruiter Email:

...@ncdoj.gov