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Research shows that women and members of other under-represented groups tend to not apply to jobs when they think they may not meet every qualification.
We are committed to creating a diverse and inclusive environment and strongly encourage you to apply.
The primary purpose of the Human Services Section of the North Carolina Department of Justice is to provide legal services to the Department of Health and Human Services.
The purpose of this position is to provide legal services, including advice in a wide variety of legal areas and representation in litigation, to UNC Health an agency of the State of North Carolina pursuant to N.
C.
Gen Stat.
§§ 114-2 and 114-4.
2B.
This attorney represents UNC Hospitals, UNC Faculty Physicians, and the State of North Carolina in significant, complex and protracted litigation in the areas of health care, mental health care, labor and employment, criminal law and procedure, and constitutional law in district, superior, and appellate courts, before the clerks of court, in bankruptcy courts, and in various administrative forums.
UNC Hospitals is the only full service tertiary care hospital owned and operated by the State of North Carolina.
Litigation Responsible for litigation in areas not including medical malpractice, such as debt collection and mental health/substance abuse commitments including appeals to the North Carolina appellate courts.
Responsible for administrative employment matters, and payment denial appeals.
Responds to inquiries regarding federal and state subpoenas for the appearance of witnesses, and for production of documents, including medical records and employment records, in both civil and criminal matters, preparing responses including objections, filing motions to quash, and filing responses to motions to compel as well as appearing in court to argue the motions.
Reviews and responds to out of state orders and subpoenas for records and orders for garnishments.
The issues involved are often novel with little or no existing precedent.
In assigned cases, this attorney has sole responsibility for all aspects of a case.
Legal Advice to UNC Health Administrators and Health Care Providers This attorney analyzes information provided so as to render legal advice (virtually, in person, or in writing) to UNC Health and UNC Hospitals administrators and supervisors concerning the legal aspects of operational and policy questions and to physicians, nurses and other health care providers of the UNC Hospitals at Chapel Hill, Hillsborough and UNC Hospitals Youth Behavioral Health, and the School of Medicine of the University of North Carolina at Chapel Hill on health care matters.
This attorney provides legal advice to medical providers and administrative staff at UNC Hospitals at Chapel Hill, Hillsborough and UNC Hospitals Youth Behavioral Health, and the School of Medicine of the University of North Carolina, including the legal implication of changes to operational structures including a complete restructure of mental health processes at UNC Hospitals Chapel Hill Emergency Department, the opening of UNC Hospitals in Hillsborough and the opening of additional inpatient beds at UNC Hospitals Youth Behavioral Health.
This attorney responds to ever increasing demands for legal advice in the development and implementation of legally defensible hospital processes and policies.
Represent the State In Criminal Appeals At the direction of the Appellate Section of DOJ, this attorney represents the State in criminal appeals to the North Carolina Court of Appeals and North Carolina Supreme Court and appears before those courts.
Note to Current State Employees: The salary grade for this position is LG08.
State employees are encouraged to apply for positions of interest even if the salary grade is the same as, or lower than, their current position.
Please detail ALL work history including non-state service experience.
If selected for this position, a new salary will be recalculated taking into consideration the quantity of relevant education and experience, funding availability, and internal equity.
Based upon these factors, a pay increase MAY or MAY NOT result.
THE STARTING SALARY FOR A NEW HIRE TO THIS POSITION IS LIMITED TO THE RECRUITMENT RANGE OF $84,878 - $100,179.
Client funded.
Salary offers for the selected candidate are based on the candidate's education and experience related to the position, as well as our agency budget and equity.
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.
This position qualifies for Teleworking on a part-time basis and is flexible / hybrid, subject to management approval.
A portion of the work week will require working in office in Orange county.
Knowledge, Skills and Abilities / Competencies Knowledge of case, statutory, regulatory and common law.
Knowledge of judicial and quasi-judicial procedures and the rules of evidence.
Perform legal research.
Understand and interpret administrative regulations, and statutory and constitutional provisions and precedents in case law.
Analyze facts, evidence, and legal instruments and pleadings.
Express conclusions and arguments clearly and logically in oral and written form.
Minimum Education and Experience Requirements Some state job postings say you can qualify by an “equivalent combination of education and experience.
” If that language appears below, then you may qualify through EITHER years of education OR years of directly related experience, OR a combination of both.
See oshr.
nc.
gov/experience-guide for details.
Licensed to practice law by the North Carolina State Bar and three years of progressively responsible professional legal experience.
NOTE: GS 114-2 and 114-6 make it the duty of the Attorney General of NC to represent the State of North Carolina in all litigation unless another statute specifically states otherwise.
Management prefers a minimum of 1-2 years of litigation experience and health law practice in a hospital setting Supplemental and Contact Information The NC Department of Justice accomplishes our goals through our DOJ Organizational Values of Public Service, Integrity, Excellence, Teamwork, Diversity, and Innovation.
We encourage all qualified candidates who are committed to these values and want to make a difference in the lives of our citizens to apply for this opportunity.
Please be sure to complete the application in full.
Note the following: If multiple applications are submitted to an individual posting, only the most recent application received prior to the closing date will be accepted.
Applications must be submitted by 5:00 PM on the closing date.
Resumes and cover letters: To receive credit for your work history and credentials, you must list the information on the online application form.
This information is used to determine if you meet the requirements of the position, and if you are selected, it is used to determine a salary offer.
Using the terms "See Resume" or "See Attachment" will not be accepted and your application will be rejected as incomplete.
Cover letters are highly encouraged but not required.
Transcripts: Degrees must be received from appropriately accredited institutions.
A copy of your transcripts indicating the degree received can be uploaded with your application.
If a transcript has been requested, your application will be considered incomplete if you do not provide one.
Using a photograph of your diploma is not acceptable.
Credit for foreign degrees will only be given if verification of degree certification is attached to your application.
Transcripts for foreign degrees have to be evaluated by an organization like World Education Services to determine US equivalency.
Any licenses or certificates must be included in the appropriate section of the application form.
Veterans Preference: Applicants seeking Veteran's Preference must attach a copy of their DD-214 or discharge orders.
Applicants seeking National Guard Preference must attach a NGB 23A (RPAS) if you are a current member of the NC National Guard in good standing.
If you are a former member of the NC National Guard who served for at least 6 years and was discharged under honorable conditions, you must attach either a DD256 or NGB 22.
Application status: To check the status of your application, please log in to your account.
Upon the closing date, applications are "Under Review" and will be screened by Human Resources for the qualified applicants.
The hiring process may take an average of 6 – 8 weeks.
All applicants will be notified by email once a position is filled.
NeoGov Help Line: If you are having technical issues submitting your application, please call the NeoGov Help Line at 855-524-5627.
If there are any questions about this posting, other than your application status, please contact the NC DOJ Human Resources office.
The NC Department of Justice is an Equal Opportunity Employer.
The NC Department of Justice uses Merit-Based Recruitment to select from among the most qualified applicants to fill positions subject to the State Human Resources Act.
CONTACT INFORMATION: NC Department of Justice Human Resources Office Lisa Sasser, Recruitment Specialist 114 W.
Edenton Street Raleigh, NC 27603 919-716-6490
Research shows that women and members of other under-represented groups tend to not apply to jobs when they think they may not meet every qualification.
We are committed to creating a diverse and inclusive environment and strongly encourage you to apply.
The primary purpose of the Human Services Section of the North Carolina Department of Justice is to provide legal services to the Department of Health and Human Services.
The purpose of this position is to provide legal services, including advice in a wide variety of legal areas and representation in litigation, to UNC Health an agency of the State of North Carolina pursuant to N.
C.
Gen Stat.
§§ 114-2 and 114-4.
2B.
This attorney represents UNC Hospitals, UNC Faculty Physicians, and the State of North Carolina in significant, complex and protracted litigation in the areas of health care, mental health care, labor and employment, criminal law and procedure, and constitutional law in district, superior, and appellate courts, before the clerks of court, in bankruptcy courts, and in various administrative forums.
UNC Hospitals is the only full service tertiary care hospital owned and operated by the State of North Carolina.
Litigation Responsible for litigation in areas not including medical malpractice, such as debt collection and mental health/substance abuse commitments including appeals to the North Carolina appellate courts.
Responsible for administrative employment matters, and payment denial appeals.
Responds to inquiries regarding federal and state subpoenas for the appearance of witnesses, and for production of documents, including medical records and employment records, in both civil and criminal matters, preparing responses including objections, filing motions to quash, and filing responses to motions to compel as well as appearing in court to argue the motions.
Reviews and responds to out of state orders and subpoenas for records and orders for garnishments.
The issues involved are often novel with little or no existing precedent.
In assigned cases, this attorney has sole responsibility for all aspects of a case.
Legal Advice to UNC Health Administrators and Health Care Providers This attorney analyzes information provided so as to render legal advice (virtually, in person, or in writing) to UNC Health and UNC Hospitals administrators and supervisors concerning the legal aspects of operational and policy questions and to physicians, nurses and other health care providers of the UNC Hospitals at Chapel Hill, Hillsborough and UNC Hospitals Youth Behavioral Health, and the School of Medicine of the University of North Carolina at Chapel Hill on health care matters.
This attorney provides legal advice to medical providers and administrative staff at UNC Hospitals at Chapel Hill, Hillsborough and UNC Hospitals Youth Behavioral Health, and the School of Medicine of the University of North Carolina, including the legal implication of changes to operational structures including a complete restructure of mental health processes at UNC Hospitals Chapel Hill Emergency Department, the opening of UNC Hospitals in Hillsborough and the opening of additional inpatient beds at UNC Hospitals Youth Behavioral Health.
This attorney responds to ever increasing demands for legal advice in the development and implementation of legally defensible hospital processes and policies.
Represent the State In Criminal Appeals At the direction of the Appellate Section of DOJ, this attorney represents the State in criminal appeals to the North Carolina Court of Appeals and North Carolina Supreme Court and appears before those courts.
Note to Current State Employees: The salary grade for this position is LG08.
State employees are encouraged to apply for positions of interest even if the salary grade is the same as, or lower than, their current position.
Please detail ALL work history including non-state service experience.
If selected for this position, a new salary will be recalculated taking into consideration the quantity of relevant education and experience, funding availability, and internal equity.
Based upon these factors, a pay increase MAY or MAY NOT result.
THE STARTING SALARY FOR A NEW HIRE TO THIS POSITION IS LIMITED TO THE RECRUITMENT RANGE OF $84,878 - $100,179.
Client funded.
Salary offers for the selected candidate are based on the candidate's education and experience related to the position, as well as our agency budget and equity.
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.
This position qualifies for Teleworking on a part-time basis and is flexible / hybrid, subject to management approval.
A portion of the work week will require working in office in Orange county.
Knowledge, Skills and Abilities / Competencies Knowledge of case, statutory, regulatory and common law.
Knowledge of judicial and quasi-judicial procedures and the rules of evidence.
Perform legal research.
Understand and interpret administrative regulations, and statutory and constitutional provisions and precedents in case law.
Analyze facts, evidence, and legal instruments and pleadings.
Express conclusions and arguments clearly and logically in oral and written form.
Minimum Education and Experience Requirements Some state job postings say you can qualify by an “equivalent combination of education and experience.
” If that language appears below, then you may qualify through EITHER years of education OR years of directly related experience, OR a combination of both.
See oshr.
nc.
gov/experience-guide for details.
Licensed to practice law by the North Carolina State Bar and three years of progressively responsible professional legal experience.
NOTE: GS 114-2 and 114-6 make it the duty of the Attorney General of NC to represent the State of North Carolina in all litigation unless another statute specifically states otherwise.
Management prefers a minimum of 1-2 years of litigation experience and health law practice in a hospital setting Supplemental and Contact Information The NC Department of Justice accomplishes our goals through our DOJ Organizational Values of Public Service, Integrity, Excellence, Teamwork, Diversity, and Innovation.
We encourage all qualified candidates who are committed to these values and want to make a difference in the lives of our citizens to apply for this opportunity.
Please be sure to complete the application in full.
Note the following: If multiple applications are submitted to an individual posting, only the most recent application received prior to the closing date will be accepted.
Applications must be submitted by 5:00 PM on the closing date.
Resumes and cover letters: To receive credit for your work history and credentials, you must list the information on the online application form.
This information is used to determine if you meet the requirements of the position, and if you are selected, it is used to determine a salary offer.
Using the terms "See Resume" or "See Attachment" will not be accepted and your application will be rejected as incomplete.
Cover letters are highly encouraged but not required.
Transcripts: Degrees must be received from appropriately accredited institutions.
A copy of your transcripts indicating the degree received can be uploaded with your application.
If a transcript has been requested, your application will be considered incomplete if you do not provide one.
Using a photograph of your diploma is not acceptable.
Credit for foreign degrees will only be given if verification of degree certification is attached to your application.
Transcripts for foreign degrees have to be evaluated by an organization like World Education Services to determine US equivalency.
Any licenses or certificates must be included in the appropriate section of the application form.
Veterans Preference: Applicants seeking Veteran's Preference must attach a copy of their DD-214 or discharge orders.
Applicants seeking National Guard Preference must attach a NGB 23A (RPAS) if you are a current member of the NC National Guard in good standing.
If you are a former member of the NC National Guard who served for at least 6 years and was discharged under honorable conditions, you must attach either a DD256 or NGB 22.
Application status: To check the status of your application, please log in to your account.
Upon the closing date, applications are "Under Review" and will be screened by Human Resources for the qualified applicants.
The hiring process may take an average of 6 – 8 weeks.
All applicants will be notified by email once a position is filled.
NeoGov Help Line: If you are having technical issues submitting your application, please call the NeoGov Help Line at 855-524-5627.
If there are any questions about this posting, other than your application status, please contact the NC DOJ Human Resources office.
The NC Department of Justice is an Equal Opportunity Employer.
The NC Department of Justice uses Merit-Based Recruitment to select from among the most qualified applicants to fill positions subject to the State Human Resources Act.
CONTACT INFORMATION: NC Department of Justice Human Resources Office Lisa Sasser, Recruitment Specialist 114 W.
Edenton Street Raleigh, NC 27603 919-716-6490
• Phone : (855) 524-5627
• Location : Orange County, NC
• Post ID: 9006226739
