Special Deputy Attorney General/Special Litigation

State of North Carolina

  • Wake County, NC
  • Permanent
  • Full-time
  • 8 days ago
Description of WorkTHE RECRUITMENT RANGE FOR THIS POSITION IS LIMITED FROM $116,147 to $132,998. 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.The attorney in this position is within the Special Litigation Section and assigned to represent the Department of Health and Human Services and its officials in complex, protracted or high profile cases. These actions may include personal injury jury trials, medical malpractice cases, class action lawsuits in State and Federal Court, Civil Rights actions and such other matters and complex litigation as may be from time to time assigned by the Department. The cases assigned to this attorney will be diverse and challenging, and will directly impact the client's legal and fiscal condition. The assignment of these cases contemplates professional and proficient representation during all litigation events including the drafting of pleadings, voluminous discovery, pretrial hearings, trial, and all appeals. This attorney will further advise on all litigation and policy issues, including sensitive and confidential matters subject to provisions of confidentiality. This attorney may further be requested to draft legal opinions or advise on risk-management issues.This attorney represents the Department of Health and Human Services and its officials. Consequently, this attorney must have thorough knowledge of the applicable Rules of Civil Procedure and trial practice in all North Carolina Courts, as well as all Federal Courts including the Fourth Circuit Court of Appeals and must be able to handle the most complex litigation and work with numerous heads of State Agencies as well as the Section Heads assigned to other DOJ sections. The attorney must be thoroughly knowledgeable of all of the Department's policies and procedures.This position handles criminal appeals for the State of North Carolina before the North Carolina Court of Appeals and Supreme Court as assigned by the Attorney General.
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 .Knowledge, Skills and Abilities / CompetenciesManagement Preferences:
  • Ability to conduct complex civil or criminal litigation in trial and appellate courts.
  • Ability to interpret and apply laws, constitutional provisions, statutes, administrative regulations, and court decisions.
  • Ability to determine issues in various cases.
  • Well-versed in legal research and writing, oral advocacy, and overall litigation strategies.
  • Extensive and expert knowledge of the N.C. Rules of Civil Procedure, the N.C. Rules of Evidence, the N.C. Rules of Appellate Procedure, and any other related statute, regulation or code.
Minimum Education and Experience RequirementsLicensed 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 InformationThe NC Department of Justice accomplishes our goals through our DOJ Organizational Values of Public Service, Integrity, Excellence, Teamwork, Diversity, and Innovation. We encourage all qualified candidates who are committed to these values and want to make a difference in the lives of our citizens to apply for this opportunity.Please be sure to complete the application in full.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.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.Veterans Preference: 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.NeoGov Help Line: 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 ResourcesNOTE: For temporary, contract or other supplemental staffing appointments: There are no paid leave, retirement or other benefits associated with these appointment types. For permanent and time-limited appointments:
Eligible employees have benefits that include employee health insurance options, standard and supplemental retirement plans, NC Flex (a variety of high-quality, low-cost benefits on a pre-tax basis), and paid vacation, sick, and community service leave, to name a few. Paid parental leave is available for eligible employees. Some benefits require 30 + hours work/week for participation.

State of North Carolina