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  This position will support and provide employment law advice which will include supporting complex civil litigation regarding personnel actions from the DOJ.
• This work may involve filings and cases with OAH, EEOC, ESC, OSHR, and other various state and federal agencies.
• This position will assist with the review, recommendation, and consultation of existing and new policies and procedures for HR.
• This position will also review, draft, and negotiate contracts for the DOJ proactively working with Financial Services, assist the Executive Office in Administration, and the General Counsel’s office with fulfilling requests for public records.

• This position will be providing assistance and support for MOUs, various contracts and public record requests.

The State of North Carolina offers employer paid health insurance plus ten 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.

Telework opportunities are available for this position.

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 THE
RECRUITMENT RANGE OF $82,808 to $96,326. Salary determination is based upon the candidate's education and experience related to the position, as well as departmental budget and equity considerations.

Knowledge, Skills and Abilities / Competencies

• This attorney must possess extensive knowledge of federal and State case law, and administrative rules and regulations, especially in the area of labor and employment law.
• The position requires knowledge of State and federal evidentiary and procedural rules.
• This attorney must also possess excellent research and writing skills and oral communication abilities.
• Ability to establish and maintain effective relationships with agency partners
• Ability to effectively manage multiple high-level projects and deadlines simultaneously
• Strong risk assessment and negotiation skills
• Strong analytical skills, problem-solving skills and strategic thinking
• Excellent verbal and written communication skills
• Ability to independently research and propose solutions for policy, procurement and HR-related matters

This attorney must be able to perform complex and advanced legal support work.

• This attorney must be able to work independently in determining case strategy, developing litigation tactics, and conducting litigation.
• This attorney must be able to analyze facts, conduct discovery, conduct research, draft pleadings and briefs, argue to the court and conduct litigation in complex cases.
• This attorney must be able to determine the potential for settlements, negotiate terms for settlement, and recommend settlements.
• This attorney must be able to communicate effectively with a diverse population ranging from high-ranking government officials to minimum wage employees with limited education

Minimum Education and Experience Requirements

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: Prior governmental personnel experience or labor union expertise; prior procurement and contracting experience; prior policy experience – drafting, designing and implementing.

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  Prior experience with conflict management and mediation or alternative dispute resolution is a plus
• Prior experience creating and delivering training is a plus