Staff Attorney II

State of North Carolina•Nc Court Of Appeals Wake, NC

2d•Hybrid

About The Position

The Office of Staff Counsel at the North Carolina Court of Appeals is seeking qualified candidates for a Staff Attorney II position. The position reports to the Chief Judge. The Office is located in the Court of Appeals building in downtown Raleigh. The Office maintains a collegial environment where attorneys and staff collaborate to move the work of the Court and the Office forward. Attorneys are entrusted to work independently on assignments to meet the demands and deadlines of the Court. While the Office allows part-time telework and telework flexibility for illness, family/household emergencies, and other one-time events, full-time remote work is not offered with this position. New attorneys are expected to come into the office every day and meet work product goals prior to beginning part-time telework. Telework is at the discretion of the Chief Judge and can be altered at any time to fulfill the needs of the Office.

Requirements

Juris Doctor degree from an ABA accredited law school
an active license to practice law in North Carolina
at least two years of legal experience
at least one year of clerkship experience
Knowledge of appellate practice
Knowledge of N.C. Supreme Court and Court of Appeals case law
Knowledge of N.C. Rules of Appellate and Civil Procedure
Knowledge of N.C. General Statutes
Knowledge of some federal statutes and case law
Knowledge of information systems and court technology
Ability to conduct legal research and analysis
Ability to draft appellate opinions
Ability to work independently
Ability to communicate orally and in writing
Ability to recognize and solve problems
Ability to apply word processing skills

Nice To Haves

clerkship experience to be from the North Carolina Court of Appeals, the North Carolina Supreme Court, a North Carolina Business Court, or a federal clerkship.

Responsibilities

Summarize petitions for prerogative writs and motions for temporary stays.
Conduct necessary legal research to recommend dispositions.
Draft orders effectuating rulings on petitions and motions.
Draft proposed opinions for the Court as needed, including for abuse, neglect, dependency and termination of parental rights cases.
Consult with and answer questions from judges on petitions and draft opinions.
Prepare memoranda for the Office of Staff Counsel and the Court on various issues.
Assist the Office and the Court with special projects as needed.