Attorney IV

Agency

Dept of Justice

Division

DOJ Legal Services

Job Classification Title

Attorney IV (NS)

Position Number

65042300

Grade

LG09

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.

Description of Work

Recruitment Range $92,917 - $115,937



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



The position provides independent, high-level legal services to the North Carolina State Lottery Commission, which operates the Education Lottery and regulates sports and pari-mutuel wagering. The attorney represents the Commission, its Executive Director, and staff in all legal, regulatory, and enforcement matters, including complex litigation in state and federal courts and administrative proceedings. The role involves advising on business, personnel, policy, and legislative issues; and ensuring compliance with statutes and regulations. Additionally, the attorney serves as a liaison to the DOJ’s Special Prosecutions Section and law enforcement agencies to support the investigation and prosecution of gambling-related violations.

Some of the job duties/highlights are as follows:

• Serves as legal counsel for the North Carolina State Lottery Commission and independently advises the Commission, Executive Staff and the Executive Director on complex and high-level legal matters
• Represents the Commission in prosecuting and defending a wide range of civil and administrative legal matters.
• Must be able to work independently in determining case strategy, developing litigation tactics, and conducting litigation.
• Acts as attorney for the State when convicted criminals appeal from judgments entered pursuant to trial or engage in other post-convictions practice, including motions for appropriate relief, stay of sentence, and certiorari or supersedeas
  

• Occasional travel, including some overnight stays are required.

• Please attach a writing sample of no more than 20 pages.

Knowledge Skills and Abilities/Management Preferences

Management preferences:

• Has experience independently managing complex civil and administrative litigation in state and federal courts.
• Demonstrated ability to advise high-level executives and government leadership on sensitive legal, regulatory, and policy matters.
• Skilled in developing innovative legal strategies and solutions for novel or emerging legal issues.
• Proven experience providing clear, strategic legal guidance on governance, ethics, compliance, and operational matters.

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 four 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.

EEO Statement

T he 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:

Paul Makowski

Recruiter Email:

humanresources@ncdoj.gov