Job Description

Agency

Dept of Justice

Division

DOJ Legal Services

Job Classification Title

Attorney II (NS)

Position Number

60011338

Grade

LG07

About Us

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.

of Work

Recruitment Range: $76,041 - $90,322

IMPORTANT NOTE: This posting closes at 11:59:59 PM the night BEFORE the End Date listed.

The person filling this position will be assigned to the Special Prosecutions and Law Enforcement Section of the North Carolina Department of Justice and physically located at the North Carolina Justice Academy in Edneyville, NC. The person will be responsible for coordinating – and instructing in – advanced and specialized criminal justice training curricula. This person will instruct Law Enforcement Officers on a variety of legal topics including search and seizure and civil liability. This person will also be responsible for reviewing materials created by other academy instructors, most of whom are not attorneys for legal accuracy and clarity. Additionally this person will be responsible for creating and revising legal lesson plans to be delivered to law enforcement statewide. The person will be expected to take on special projects as needed to assist the Academy and the Department of Justice. Finally, the person will be be assigned to the criminal brief rotation of the North Carolina Department of Justice.

Knowledge Skills and Abilities/Management Preferences

* Knowledge of case, statutory, regulatory, and common law.

* Experience with instructing and teaching law enforcement.

Minimum Education and Experience

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 the Education and Experience Equivalency Guide for details.

Licensed to practice law by the North Carolina State Bar and one year of 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 Information:

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.

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.

CONTACT INFORMATION:

NC Department of Justice
Human Resources
Recruiters@ncdoj.gov

EEO Statement

The State of North Carolina is an Equal Employment Opportunity Employer and dedicated to providing employees with a work environment free from all forms of unlawful employment discrimination, harassment, or retaliation. The state provides reasonable accommodation to employees and applicants with disabilities; known limitations related to pregnancy, childbirth, or related medical conditions; and for religious beliefs, observances, and practices.

Recruiter:

Andrea Evet Cannon

Recruiter Email:

Recruiters@ncdoj.gov