Closing Date: 16th July, 2024
Description:
Not sure you meet all listed requirements? Let our team take a look. 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.Primary Purpose of the Position:
The primary purpose of this position is to research and prepare the State's briefs and present oral argument in difficult and complex non-capital criminal cases before the Supreme Court of North Carolina and the North Carolina Court of Appeals. The attorneys in this section represent the state in non-capital habeas proceedings in the federal courts and implement all other duties and responsibilities of the Appellate and Post-Section section of the Criminal Division. The attorneys of this section is responsible for the State's response in federal habeas corpus litigation. In addition, attorneys of this section will be expected to assist and advise prosecutors around the State who have questions about criminal law or procedure issues or about criminal appellate procedures. Preparation of State's petitions in criminal cases addressed to the various Appellate Courts requesting review of lower court decisions in criminal cases.
Note to Current State Employees:
The salary grade for this position is LG07. 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 $70,732 to $89,830. 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:
- Knowledge of criminal law, criminal procedure, and criminal appellate procedure, as found in state statutes, state and federal case law, and state and federal court rules.
- Working knowledge of judicial and quasi-judicial procedures and the rules of evidence.
- Knowledge of federal habeas law and procedure in non-capital cases.
- Ability to conduct civil or criminal litigation.
- Ability to interpret and apply constitutional provisions, statutes, administrative regulations, court decisions, and other precedents.
- Ability to analyze facts, evidence, and legal instruments.
- Ability to express conclusions and arguments clearly and logically in oral and written form. Ability to maintain effective working relationships.
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 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 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.
- 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