Attorney V

State of North Carolina•Raleigh, NC

5d•$120,642 - $134,174•Onsite

About The Position

This Attorney V position is an excellent opportunity for an experienced attorney who is passionate about litigation and dedicated to public service. The role offers a meaningful chance to support and represent the Judicial Branch of North Carolina and the State of North Carolina. The Service to State Agencies Section provides a full range of legal service, including litigation before State and federal tribunals, to a number of State agencies or agency components, including the Administrative Office of the Courts, the Department of State Treasurer, the Department of Natural and Cultural Resources, the Office of State Human Resources, the State Human Resources Commission, the Credit Union Division of the North Carolina Department of Commerce, the North Carolina Department of Information Technology and the Wildlife Resources Commission. This senior level role Attorney V position offers a unique opportunity to handle high impact litigation for the Judicial Branch of North Carolina, including the Administrative Office of the Courts (AOC) and the Office of Indigent Defense Services (IDS).

Requirements

Licensed to practice law by the North Carolina State Bar
Five years of progressively responsible professional legal experience.
Must be a self‑starter who independently manages all aspects of assigned cases and matters with minimal supervision.
Must work collaboratively within the team, keep internal and external stakeholders informed of critical developments, and demonstrate strong coordination skills with colleagues in both the Section and the AOC.

Nice To Haves

Please attach one civil writing sample no more than 20 pages.

Responsibilities

Litigate cases involving elected and appointed judicial and non‑judicial officials and employees of the various offices within the Judicial Branch. These cases often challenge statewide practices, procedures, and statutes, including complex constitutional and potential class‑action matters.
Advise DOJ senior management on policy and program matters involving interaction between the Judicial Branch and Executive Branch agencies.
Serve as the lead attorney and/or supervise the work of the other attorney who also provides legal services to the Judicial Branch.
Provide additional legal services as assigned by the Office of the Attorney General, including representation in State criminal appeals. During periods of resource shortages within the team, the Section, or the Department, this attorney may be asked to handle additional cases or matters beyond the normal caseload.