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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.
This position offers the flexibility of a hybrid work schedule, with the option to telework multiple days each week.
This position provides a unique opportunity for an attorney who seeks a practice that encompasses numerous areas of the law and who enjoys interesting, complex and often significant litigation, impacting vital functions of state government.
Overview of Property Control Section The primary purpose of the North Carolina Department of Justice is to provide legal services to state government.
The primary purpose of the Property Control Section of the Civil Division of the Department of Justice is to represent the North Carolina Department of Administration (“DOA”).
The DOA is the business arm of state government.
DOA’s divisions include the State Property Office, which buys, sells and leases real property, the Division of Purchase and Contract, which contracts for goods and services on behalf of the State, and the State Construction Office, (“SCO”) which oversees the State’s construction of buildings and facilities.
This Section’s legal work is complex and highly technical.
The transactions and litigation performed by this Section can be significant, often involving multi-million dollar claims or impacting vital functions of state government.
The Section’s work is critical to the successful operation of all of state government and involves working extensively with other state agencies.
The Property Control Section serves the legal needs of DOA by representing (a) the State Property Office in all aspects of the acquisition and disposition of interests in real property (excluding transportation projects) as well as condemnation litigation; (b) the Division of Purchase & Contract in bid practices, procurement litigation, and the review of contracts for goods and services and (c) the SCO through claims litigation, contract drafting and review, and advice to agency staff.
Other agencies and divisions within DOA represented by the Section include the State Building Commission, the Commission of Indian Affairs, Historically Underutilized Businesses, Human Resources and State Surplus Property.
The Section also provides legal advice and representation to the N.
C.
Marine Industrial Park Authority and the N.
C.
Innovation Council.
These two agencies are housed administratively within the N.
C.
Department of Commerce.
Primary Purpose of the Position The Attorney III, together with other attorneys in the Section, is responsible for providing a full range of legal services to DOA, and by extension contracting and land managing agencies.
These services include litigating cases involving DOA at the Office of Administrative Hearings (“OAH”) and at all levels of the state and federal court systems.
Litigation encompasses: the defense of the end user agency and DOA’s Division of Purchase and Contract in protests that contest the award of contracts for the provision of goods and services, representation of the project owning agency and SCO in claims that concern the design and construction of state buildings and facilities, representation of DOA and land managing agencies in disputes that pertain to State-owned real property not within the purview of the Department of Transportation, and the defense of DOA in personnel cases.
Other purposes of the Attorney III position include providing advice on contractual provisions for the procurement of goods and services, preparing, reviewing and approving as to form contracts for the design and construction of public buildings, reviewing and drafting instruments (deeds, leases, easements, contracts, etc.
) for the acquisition, management and disposition of interests in real property, assisting DOA in personnel management decisions, representing boards and commissions and providing legal advice, both formally and informally, to DOA and other agencies on a number of issues.
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 $84,878 to $100,179.
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.
Knowledge, Skills and Abilities / Competencies The Attorney III must have thorough knowledge of general case, statutory and common law, as well as judicial and quasi-judicial procedures.
Additionally, the attorney must have the following skills/abilities: Ability to conduct complex civil litigation in trial and appellate courts.
Ability to creatively and independently develop case strategy and tactics.
Ability to interpret and apply laws, constitutional provisions, statutes, administrative regulations, and court decisions.
Ability to analyze facts, evidence, and legal instruments.
Ability to express conclusions and arguments clearly and logically in oral and written form.
Ability to analyze legal problems and render formal opinions.
Ability to review and draft legal documents, including contracts and instruments of conveyance.
Ability to establish and maintain effective working relationships.
The Attorney III must have a specific understanding of statutory and case law in the areas of public procurement law, construction law, contract law and real property law.
The attorney must be able to work independently when required, be adept at analyzing complex facts and evidence, and be capable of identifying creative, practical solutions to problems.
The capacity to work collaboratively with other attorneys inside and outside of the Section is essential.
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 preferences: At least one year of civil litigation courtroom experience.
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 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.
This position offers the flexibility of a hybrid work schedule, with the option to telework multiple days each week.
This position provides a unique opportunity for an attorney who seeks a practice that encompasses numerous areas of the law and who enjoys interesting, complex and often significant litigation, impacting vital functions of state government.
Overview of Property Control Section The primary purpose of the North Carolina Department of Justice is to provide legal services to state government.
The primary purpose of the Property Control Section of the Civil Division of the Department of Justice is to represent the North Carolina Department of Administration (“DOA”).
The DOA is the business arm of state government.
DOA’s divisions include the State Property Office, which buys, sells and leases real property, the Division of Purchase and Contract, which contracts for goods and services on behalf of the State, and the State Construction Office, (“SCO”) which oversees the State’s construction of buildings and facilities.
This Section’s legal work is complex and highly technical.
The transactions and litigation performed by this Section can be significant, often involving multi-million dollar claims or impacting vital functions of state government.
The Section’s work is critical to the successful operation of all of state government and involves working extensively with other state agencies.
The Property Control Section serves the legal needs of DOA by representing (a) the State Property Office in all aspects of the acquisition and disposition of interests in real property (excluding transportation projects) as well as condemnation litigation; (b) the Division of Purchase & Contract in bid practices, procurement litigation, and the review of contracts for goods and services and (c) the SCO through claims litigation, contract drafting and review, and advice to agency staff.
Other agencies and divisions within DOA represented by the Section include the State Building Commission, the Commission of Indian Affairs, Historically Underutilized Businesses, Human Resources and State Surplus Property.
The Section also provides legal advice and representation to the N.
C.
Marine Industrial Park Authority and the N.
C.
Innovation Council.
These two agencies are housed administratively within the N.
C.
Department of Commerce.
Primary Purpose of the Position The Attorney III, together with other attorneys in the Section, is responsible for providing a full range of legal services to DOA, and by extension contracting and land managing agencies.
These services include litigating cases involving DOA at the Office of Administrative Hearings (“OAH”) and at all levels of the state and federal court systems.
Litigation encompasses: the defense of the end user agency and DOA’s Division of Purchase and Contract in protests that contest the award of contracts for the provision of goods and services, representation of the project owning agency and SCO in claims that concern the design and construction of state buildings and facilities, representation of DOA and land managing agencies in disputes that pertain to State-owned real property not within the purview of the Department of Transportation, and the defense of DOA in personnel cases.
Other purposes of the Attorney III position include providing advice on contractual provisions for the procurement of goods and services, preparing, reviewing and approving as to form contracts for the design and construction of public buildings, reviewing and drafting instruments (deeds, leases, easements, contracts, etc.
) for the acquisition, management and disposition of interests in real property, assisting DOA in personnel management decisions, representing boards and commissions and providing legal advice, both formally and informally, to DOA and other agencies on a number of issues.
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 $84,878 to $100,179.
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.
Knowledge, Skills and Abilities / Competencies The Attorney III must have thorough knowledge of general case, statutory and common law, as well as judicial and quasi-judicial procedures.
Additionally, the attorney must have the following skills/abilities: Ability to conduct complex civil litigation in trial and appellate courts.
Ability to creatively and independently develop case strategy and tactics.
Ability to interpret and apply laws, constitutional provisions, statutes, administrative regulations, and court decisions.
Ability to analyze facts, evidence, and legal instruments.
Ability to express conclusions and arguments clearly and logically in oral and written form.
Ability to analyze legal problems and render formal opinions.
Ability to review and draft legal documents, including contracts and instruments of conveyance.
Ability to establish and maintain effective working relationships.
The Attorney III must have a specific understanding of statutory and case law in the areas of public procurement law, construction law, contract law and real property law.
The attorney must be able to work independently when required, be adept at analyzing complex facts and evidence, and be capable of identifying creative, practical solutions to problems.
The capacity to work collaboratively with other attorneys inside and outside of the Section is essential.
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 preferences: At least one year of civil litigation courtroom experience.
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 114 W.
Edenton Street Raleigh, NC 27603 919-716-6490
• Phone : (855) 524-5627
• Location : Wake County, NC
• Post ID: 9054682003
