Special Deputy Attorney General

State of North Carolina • Raleigh, NC

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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 full-time position is to provide a full range of legal services to DHHS including:

- Providing legal service and representation to the Division of Health Service Regulation including sections that regulate adult care home facilities; mental health facilities; nursing home facilities; hospital facilities; home care agencies; ambulatory surgical facilities; hospice facilities; emergency medical services providers; and facilities or agencies engaged in the sale, use, maintenance or disposal of radioactive material or radioactive machines. This includes research and the issuance of formal legal opinions relating to the Division of Health Service Regulation
- Actions involving patient abuse and neglect findings made by the Health Care Personnel Registry (“HCPR”) Section, pursuant to 42 U.S.C. § 1396r(e) and N.C. Gen. Stat. §§ 131E-255 and -256 including research and the issuance of formal legal opinions
- Other legal services as may be required by DHSR
- Resolving complaints, and responding to inquiries on legal issues from the public
- Representing the State on the appeal of criminal cases and perform related duties as required

Requirements

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

Nice To Haves

• 5 years of litigation experience and experience in health, regulatory, and/or administrative law.

Responsibilities

• Providing legal service and representation to the Division of Health Service Regulation including sections that regulate adult care home facilities; mental health facilities; nursing home facilities; hospital facilities; home care agencies; ambulatory surgical facilities; hospice facilities; emergency medical services providers; and facilities or agencies engaged in the sale, use, maintenance or disposal of radioactive material or radioactive machines. This includes research and the issuance of formal legal opinions relating to the Division of Health Service Regulation
• Actions involving patient abuse and neglect findings made by the Health Care Personnel Registry (“HCPR”) Section, pursuant to 42 U.S.C. § 1396r(e) and N.C. Gen. Stat. §§ 131E-255 and -256 including research and the issuance of formal legal opinions
• Other legal services as may be required by DHSR
• Resolving complaints, and responding to inquiries on legal issues from the public
• Representing the State on the appeal of criminal cases and perform related duties as required

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.
• You can view our benefits information at Employee Benefits.

What This Job Offers

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