Assistant Attorney General

State of North Carolina•Raleigh, NC

5d•Onsite

About The Position

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. This position is located in the Workers' Compensation section of the N.C. Department of Justice. The attorney in this position will act as defense counsel in State funded workers’ compensation claims administered by NC State Agencies, Boards and Commissions, pursuant to N.C.G.S. § 97-1, et. seq., in the N. C. Industrial Commission, state and federal courts. This attorney will also represent the State in criminal appeals. The attorney may be asked to speak at conferences and teach workshops for the client upon request.

Requirements

Licensed to practice law by the North Carolina State Bar
One year of professional legal experience.
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.

Nice To Haves

Experience in workers’ compensation litigation
Experience in civil litigation

Responsibilities

Act as defense counsel in State funded workers’ compensation claims administered by NC State Agencies, Boards and Commissions, pursuant to N.C.G.S. § 97-1, et. seq., in the N. C. Industrial Commission, state and federal courts.
Represent the State in criminal appeals.
Speak at conferences and teach workshops for the client upon request.