Assistant Attorney General
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. The primary purpose of this full-time position is to provide a full range of legal services to DHHS including: The defense of personnel/employment administrative appeals and civil actions brought by applicants, former employees and present employees of DHHS. This includes research and the issuance of formal legal opinions relating to personnel and employment issues. Providing legal service and representation to the Division of Vocational Rehabilitation and the Division of Services for the Blind in fair hearings and in state ·and federal courts. This includes research and the issuance of formal legal opinions relating to disability and Vocational Rehabilitation issues; resolving complaints and responding to inquiries on legal issues from the public; and representing the State on the appeal of criminal cases and perform related duties as required.
Requirements
- Licensed to practice law by the North Carolina State Bar and one year of professional legal experience.
Responsibilities
- The defense of personnel/employment administrative appeals and civil actions brought by applicants, former employees and present employees of DHHS. This includes research and the issuance of formal legal opinions relating to personnel and employment issues.
- Providing legal service and representation to the Division of Vocational Rehabilitation and the Division of Services for the Blind in fair hearings and in state ·and federal courts. This includes research and the issuance of formal legal opinions relating to disability and Vocational Rehabilitation issues
- Resolving complaints and responding to inquiries on legal issues from the public
- Representing the State on the appeal of criminal cases and perform related duties as required.
Benefits
- 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.
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What This Job Offers
Job Type
Full-time
Career Level
Mid Level
Education Level
No Education Listed
