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 attorney in this position will act as defense counsel in medium to complex 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
- Three years of progressively responsible professional legal experience.
Nice To Haves
- Substantial experience in workers’ compensation litigation
- Significant experience in civil litigation
Responsibilities
- Act as defense counsel in medium to complex 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.
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What This Job Offers
Job Type
Full-time
Career Level
Mid Level
Education Level
No Education Listed
