Attorney IV
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 Attorney IV position, which is funded by the University of North Carolina, is to independently litigate tort claims, which often involve complex and novel legal matters, filed against the constituent universities in the North Carolina Industrial Commission and in the General Courts of Justice. In addition, the Attorney IV will independently handle litigation filed pursuant to the NC Public Records Act in State Civil Superior Court. Some travel, including some occasional overnight stays are required
Requirements
- Licensed to practice law by the North Carolina State Bar and four years of progressively responsible professional legal experience.
Nice To Haves
- Demonstrated ability to effectively collaborate with management, colleagues, and clients
- Experience independently handling litigation
Responsibilities
- Independently litigate tort claims filed against the constituent universities in the North Carolina Industrial Commission and in the General Courts of Justice.
- Independently handle litigation filed pursuant to the NC Public Records Act in State Civil Superior Court.
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
