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Special Deputy Attorney General
AI Summary
Acts as defense counsel for the North Carolina Department of Adult Correction and other state agencies in workers' compensation litigation before the N.C. Industrial Commission, state and federal courts, and represents the State in criminal appeals.
About this role
Agency
Dept of JusticeDivision
DOJ Legal ServicesJob Classification Title
Attorney IV (NS)Position Number
60010366Grade
LG09About 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: $96,513 - $119,415IMPORTANT NOTE: This posting closes at 11:59:59 PM the night BEFORE the End Date listed.
This attorney acts as defense counsel for the North Carolina Department of Adult Correction, and other agencies of the State as needed, in legal actions brought pursuant to the Workers’ Compensation Act, N.C.G.S. §97-1, in the N.C. Industrial Commission, state and federal courts. This attorney also will represent the State in criminal appeals. The attorney may be asked to speak at conferences and teach workshops for the client upon request.
Knowledge Skills and Abilities/Management Preferences
Management prefers substantial experience in workers’ compensation litigation or significant experience in civil litigation.
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 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.
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
Recruiters@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:
Andrea Evet CannonRecruiter Email:
Recruiters@ncdoj.gov
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