Attorney V/Services to State Agencies/(65025084) Position Available In Wake, North Carolina

Attorney V/Services to State Agencies/(65025084) 
Salary $116,147.00 – $261,330.00 Annually Location Wake County, NC Job Type Permanent Full-Time Job Number 25-04908 Department Dept of Justice Division DOJ Legal Services Opening Date 05/09/2025 Closing Date 5/19/2025 5:00 PM Eastern Job Class Title Attorney V Position Number 65025084 Salary Grade

LG10 DESCRIPTION

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THE STARTING SALARY FOR THIS POSITION IS LIMITED TO

$116,147 – $130,266. 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 LG10. 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. The Services to State Agencies Section provides a full range of legal services, including litigation before administrative, state and federal tribunals, to several State agencies, boards and commissions. This is a unique opportunity to work on interesting cases in state, federal and administrative tribunals for the North Carolina Department of Natural and Cultural Resources (NCDNCR). The North Carolina Department of Natural and Cultural Resources oversees the state’s resources for the arts, history, libraries and nature. This work includes the defense of state and state officials’ positions with respect to a wide range of fascinating issues, which may range from the protection of North Carolina’s cultural treasures and artifacts to providing advice to park rangers to advice and legal representation of NCDNCR officials when they have been sued in connection with the alleged constitutional violations. You will have the chance to significantly impact public service while advancing your legal career in a challenging, supportive and rewarding environment. 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. The Primary Purpose of the Position This attorney represents the NC Department of Natural and Cultural Resources (NCDNCR) in litigation in state, federal and administrative courts in litigation. This attorney also assists NCDNCR with HR and personnel matters, public inquiries, and occasional representation of NCDNCR boards and commissions, as needed. This position may be asked to assist with the section’s other critical litigation needs on a case-by-case basis. It is an exciting position for a strong litigator wishing to continue honing their litigation skills in the interesting area of law that touches upon our State’s heritage and is important to the State of North Carolina at large. •Management has requested applicants submit one writing sample no more than 20 pages. • Represent Client Agencies and Employees in Civil Litigation
The attorney in this position independently prosecutes civil actions brought by the client agency and independently defends administrative and civil actions brought against the client agency and employees in State and federal trial and administrative courts. These duties involve analyzing the merits of a case, the legal issues and the defenses, performing legal research, preparing pleadings, conducting discovery, preparing briefs and memoranda of law, pretrial motion practice, conducting settlement negotiations, bench or jury trial, post-trial motion practice, perfecting appeals, preparation of appellate briefs, and oral arguments in appellate courts. This position is solely responsible for all aspects of a case. At this level, cases involve major state and federal constitutional issues, public policy concerns, or issues that may have an extreme impact on economic conditions, natural resources, and a wide segment of the general public, which might include other states or even nationally. Appearing before the General Assembly on behalf of the NC DNCR may be required for this position. Advise State Agencies, Board, and Commissions The attorney in this position will propose solutions to resolve legal problems affecting agency operations and participate in settlement negotiations where appropriate. Advising the NC DNCR requires preparing and reviewing complex contracts, reviewing and revising current and proposed administrative policies and drafting proposed legislation. Respond to inquiries This position makes appropriate oral or written responses to inquiries relating to legal matters. The attorney in this position must analyze the inquiry and prepare a response, including necessary research and contacts. Represent the State in Criminal Appeals
This position acts as attorney for the State when convicted criminals appeal from judgments entered pursuant to trial or engage in other post-conviction practices, including motions for appropriate relief, stay of sentence, and certiorari or supersedeas. Presenting oral arguments in the appellate courts and communicating with the prosecuting district attorney may also be required. Knowledge, Skills and Abilities / Competencies Ability to conduct complex civil litigation and interpret and apply laws, constitutional provisions, statutes, administrative regulations, court decisions, legal principles and other legal precedents. Ability to analyze facts, evidence, legal principles and legal instruments.
Ability to establish and maintain effective working relationships with high-level State officials, employees and the public. Minimum Education and Experience Requirements 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 oshr.nc.gov/experience-guide for details. Licensed to practice law by the North Carolina State Bar and five 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. 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.

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NC Department of Justice
Human Resources
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State of North Carolina
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