Attorney III

State of North Carolina • Wake County, NC

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About The Position

The Attorney III independently provides legal services to the Department of Transportation, primarily in employment law and litigation, personnel matters, and other assigned legal areas and litigation. The attorney also performs duties incidental to the work of the Department of Justice and the Transportation Division, including representing the state in criminal appeals, responding to public inquiries, and reviewing and approving bonds and contracts as to form. Some travel is required, including occasional overnight stays.

Requirements

• Licensed to practice law by the North Carolina State Bar.
• Three years of progressively responsible professional legal experience.

Nice To Haves

• Knowledge of state and federal employment law.

Responsibilities

• Independently provide legal services to the Department of Transportation in employment law and litigation.
• Handle personnel matters and other assigned areas of law and litigation.
• Represent the state in criminal appeals.
• Respond to public inquiries.
• Review and approve bonds and contracts as to form.
• Perform other tasks incidental to the work of the Department of Justice and the Transportation Division.

Benefits

• Employer-paid health insurance
• Twelve paid holidays
• Vacation leave accrual
• Sick leave accrual
• Dental insurance
• Vision insurance
• Other insurance options
• Retirement benefits

What This Job Offers

• Job Type: Full-time
• Career Level: Senior
• Education Level: No Education Listed