Special Deputy Attorney General
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. This position performs high level complex civil litigation independently for the State, State agencies, and other State entities. This includes trying cases, arguing in court, writing briefs, conducting legal research, advising clients, participating in mediation, and performing other important legal work. This position is also responsible for processing criminal appeals.
Requirements
- Licensed to practice law by the North Carolina State Bar
- Five years of progressively responsible professional legal experience.
Nice To Haves
- Civil litigation experience.
- Experience representing state agencies.
- Trial experience.
Responsibilities
- Performs high level complex civil litigation independently for the State, State agencies, and other State entities.
- Tries cases.
- Argues in court.
- Writes briefs.
- Conducts legal research.
- Advises clients.
- Participates in mediation.
- Performs other important legal work.
- Processes criminal appeals.
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What This Job Offers
Job Type
Full-time
Career Level
Senior
Education Level
No Education Listed
