Attorney II

Justice•Wake County, NC

32d•$76,041 - $87,268

About The Position

This position has primary responsibility for legal work and independently represents and advises the various divisions and commissions of the North Carolina Department of Agriculture and Consumer Services (“Agriculture”). This position also represents Agriculture in litigation when Agriculture is sued at OAH or in State or Federal courts either independently or in a team of several attorneys. The position must master issues related to public records law, collections and other issues in order to successfully represent Agriculture.

Requirements

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

Nice To Haves

Candidates with demonstrated excellence in legal writing, including experience drafting motions, briefs, and pleadings in both State and federal court, with the ability to communicate complex legal issues clearly and persuasively.
Candidates with strong motion practice experience, including preparation and argument of dispositive and discovery motions, as well as familiarity with the Rules of Civil Procedure.
Candidates who exhibit strong client service skills, including the ability to build effective working relationships with agency representatives, explain legal strategies in plain language, and exercise sound judgment in advising clients on litigation risk and case direction.

Responsibilities

primary responsibility for legal work
independently represents and advises the various divisions and commissions of the North Carolina Department of Agriculture and Consumer Services
represents Agriculture in litigation when Agriculture is sued at OAH or in State or Federal courts either independently or in a team of several attorneys
master issues related to public records law, collections and other issues in order to successfully represent Agriculture