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Description of Work
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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 North Carolina Department of Justice, led by the Attorney General of North Carolina, represents the State of North Carolina in court and provides legal advice and representation to most state government departments, agencies, officers, and commissions.
The Department also represents the State in criminal appeals from state trial courts, and brings legal actions on behalf of the state and its citizens when the public interest is at stake.
This position is not subject to the Fair Labor Standards Act.
This position is located in the Human Services/Medical Facilities section of the Department of Justice.
The primary purpose of this full-time position is to provide a full range of legal services to DHHS including: • The defense of civil actions brought against DHHS and its constituent agencies and its agents and employees in state and federal court and in state and federal administrative forums; • Representation of the State in commitment proceedings held at DHHS facilities; • Representation of the State in civil appeals arising out of commitment proceedings in all facilities designated by the Secretary of DHHS to involuntarily commit persons, and at facilities that admit voluntary patients who are entitled to a judicial hearing for continued commitment; • Overseeing the collection of debt owed by persons or estates due to the provision of services from a DHHS operated facility, representing DHHS in any action to collect debt, and advising DHHS concerning debt collection; • The defense of personnel/employment administrative appeals and civil actions brought by applicants, former employees and present employees of DHHS.
This includes research and the issuance of formal legal opinions relating to personnel and employment issues; • Providing legal service and representation to the Division of Vocational Rehabilitation and the Division of Services for the Blind in fair hearings and in state and federal courts.
This includes research and the issuance of formal legal opinions relating to disability and Vocational Rehabilitation issues; • Other legal services as may be required by DHHS; • Resolving complaints, and responding to inquiries on legal issues from the public; and • Representing the State on the appeal of criminal cases and perform related duties as required.
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.
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.
Hybrid telework opportunities are available for this position.
Knowledge, Skills and Abilities / Competencies Thorough knowledge of case, statutory, regulatory, and common law.
Thorough knowledge of judicial and quasi-judicial procedures.
Ability to conduct complex civil or criminal litigation in trial or appellate courts.
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 determine issues in various cases.
Ability to analyze complex legal problems and render formal opinions.
Ability to establish and maintain effective working relationships.
Ability to creatively develop case strategy and tactics.
The attorney is called upon to independently conduct litigation in the administrative, trial, and appellate courts of the State and also in the Federal court system.
With litigation in such diverse court systems and districts, a thorough understanding of administrative and judicial procedures, local rules of court, and Federal and State Rules of Civil Procedure is necessary.
In addition, the attorney must be able to interpret and apply statutes and court decisions, analyze facts, evidence and legal documents, determine their significance, decide what further evidence and witnesses may be necessary and draft all legal documents necessary to the litigation.
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.
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.
The North Carolina Department of Justice, led by the Attorney General of North Carolina, represents the State of North Carolina in court and provides legal advice and representation to most state government departments, agencies, officers, and commissions.
The Department also represents the State in criminal appeals from state trial courts, and brings legal actions on behalf of the state and its citizens when the public interest is at stake.
This position is not subject to the Fair Labor Standards Act.
This position is located in the Human Services/Medical Facilities section of the Department of Justice.
The primary purpose of this full-time position is to provide a full range of legal services to DHHS including: • The defense of civil actions brought against DHHS and its constituent agencies and its agents and employees in state and federal court and in state and federal administrative forums; • Representation of the State in commitment proceedings held at DHHS facilities; • Representation of the State in civil appeals arising out of commitment proceedings in all facilities designated by the Secretary of DHHS to involuntarily commit persons, and at facilities that admit voluntary patients who are entitled to a judicial hearing for continued commitment; • Overseeing the collection of debt owed by persons or estates due to the provision of services from a DHHS operated facility, representing DHHS in any action to collect debt, and advising DHHS concerning debt collection; • The defense of personnel/employment administrative appeals and civil actions brought by applicants, former employees and present employees of DHHS.
This includes research and the issuance of formal legal opinions relating to personnel and employment issues; • Providing legal service and representation to the Division of Vocational Rehabilitation and the Division of Services for the Blind in fair hearings and in state and federal courts.
This includes research and the issuance of formal legal opinions relating to disability and Vocational Rehabilitation issues; • Other legal services as may be required by DHHS; • Resolving complaints, and responding to inquiries on legal issues from the public; and • Representing the State on the appeal of criminal cases and perform related duties as required.
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.
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.
Hybrid telework opportunities are available for this position.
Knowledge, Skills and Abilities / Competencies Thorough knowledge of case, statutory, regulatory, and common law.
Thorough knowledge of judicial and quasi-judicial procedures.
Ability to conduct complex civil or criminal litigation in trial or appellate courts.
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 determine issues in various cases.
Ability to analyze complex legal problems and render formal opinions.
Ability to establish and maintain effective working relationships.
Ability to creatively develop case strategy and tactics.
The attorney is called upon to independently conduct litigation in the administrative, trial, and appellate courts of the State and also in the Federal court system.
With litigation in such diverse court systems and districts, a thorough understanding of administrative and judicial procedures, local rules of court, and Federal and State Rules of Civil Procedure is necessary.
In addition, the attorney must be able to interpret and apply statutes and court decisions, analyze facts, evidence and legal documents, determine their significance, decide what further evidence and witnesses may be necessary and draft all legal documents necessary to the litigation.
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.
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: 9078563479
