Attorney IV/Motor Vehicles (60010385) Position Available In Wake, North Carolina

Attorney IV/Motor Vehicles (60010385)
Job Details  This listing closes on 6/11/2025 at 5:00 PM Eastern Time (US & Canada). Employer State of North Carolina Salary $92,917.00 – $209,064.00 Annually Location Wake County, NC Job Type Permanent Full-Time Job Number 25-06350 Department Dept of Justice Division DOJ Legal Services Opening Date 05/28/2025 Closing Date 6/11/2025 at 5:00 PM Eastern Time (US & Canada) Job Class Title
Attorney IV
Position Number
60010385
Salary Grade
LG09
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THE STARTING SALARY FOR THIS POSITION IS LIMITED TO

$92,917 – $115,937. Salary offers for the selected candidate are based on the candidate’s education and experience related to the position, as well as our agency budget and equity. Note to

Current State Employees:

The salary grade for this position is LG09. State employees are encouraged to apply for positions of interest even if the salary grade is the same as, or lower than, their current position. Please detail ALL work history including non-state service experience. If selected for this position, a new salary will be recalculated taking into consideration the quantity of relevant education and experience, funding availability, and internal equity. Based upon these factors, a pay increase MAY or MAY NOT result. 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.

Responsibilities:

The attorney in this position is assigned to defend and when necessary perfect appeals in civil suits against the DMV and its employees. The attorney is assigned to both novel and complex litigation involving motor vehicle law and well as more routine litigation involving driver license revocations; inspections license revocations; vehicle ownership disputes; vehicle registration denials; vehicle classification disputes; dealer and salesman licensing; manufacturer licensing and regulation; financial responsibility; bankruptcy; taxation; and other relevant cases as may be assigned. Some of these matters become highly complex and nuanced and require a high degree of knowledge, experience and specialization for their successful completion. Suits may involve constitutional claims for significant amounts of money, injunctive or other equitable relief from the practices of DMV; and may involve issues of precent which can have lasting impacts on the policies and practices of the Division. The attorney in this position provides legal advice to the Commissioner, Deputy Commissioners, and Directors of DMV on a myriad of diverse topics related to their statutory duties and responsibilities. The attorney in this position is required to have extensive knowledge and a complete understanding and familiarity with the state and federal statutes governing and impacting DMV operations, the associated administrative codes, and the relevant case law interpreting them. This attorney must be able to interpret constitutional provisions, state and federal statues and administrative codes, state and federal regulations, and state and federal court decisions and precedent, and also apply them to DMV’s operations to determine whether changes should be made to its policies and practices in order to comply with the existing law. The Motor Vehicles Section of the Attorney General’s Office provides comprehensive legal services to the Commissioner of the Division of Motor Vehicles, staff and directors and other Division employees. 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. Knowledge, Skills and Abilities / Competencies Ability to determine issues in various cases.
Ability to analyze complex legal problems and render formal opinions.
Ability to establish and maintain effective working relationships.
Ability to creatively develop case strategy and tactics. Minimum Education and Experience Requirements Licensed to practice law by the North Carolina State Bar and four 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.

Management preferences:

 Experience in applying Chapter 20. Experience representing the Division of Motor Vehicles. Supplemental and Contact Information Note the following: If multiple applications are submitted to an individual posting, only the most recent application received prior to the closing date will be accepted. Applications must be submitted by 5:00 PM on the closing date.

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.

Transcripts:

Degrees must be received from appropriately accredited institutions. A copy of your transcripts indicating the degree received can be uploaded with your application. If a transcript has been requested, your application will be considered incomplete if you do not provide one. Using a photograph of your diploma is not acceptable. 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. Any licenses or certificates must be included in the appropriate section of the application form. Applicants seeking Veteran’s Preference must attach a copy of their DD-214 or discharge orders. Applicants seeking National Guard Preference must attach a NGB 23A (RPAS) if you are a current member of the NC National Guard in good standing. If you are a former member of the NC National Guard who served for at least 6 years and was discharged under honorable conditions, you must attach either a DD256 or NGB 22.

Application status:

To check the status of your application, please log in to your account. Upon the closing date, applications are “Under Review” and will be screened by Human Resources for the qualified applicants. The hiring process may take an average of 6 – 8 weeks. All applicants will be notified by email once a position is filled. If you are having technical issues submitting your application, please call the NeoGov Help Line at 855-524-5627. If there are any questions about this posting, other than your application status, please contact the NC DOJ Human Resources office. The NC Department of Justice is an Equal Opportunity Employer. The NC Department of Justice uses Merit-Based Recruitment to select from among the most qualified applicants to fill positions subject to the State Human Resources Act.

CONTACT INFORMATION

NC Department of Justice
Human Resources
humanresources@ncdoj.gov Employer
State of North Carolina http://www.ncdoj.com/