<p>THE STARTING SALARY FOR THIS POSITION IS LIMITED TO $100,668. 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.</p> <p>The Education Section is primarily responsible for providing the full range of legal services to State education agencies, i.e., the State Board of Education, the Department of Public Instruction, The Board of Governors of the University of North Carolina, the constituent institutions of the University, the North Carolina State Education Assistance Authority, the North Carolina School of Science and Mathematics, the State Board of Community Colleges and the Department of Community Colleges.</p> <p>The primary purpose of this Attorney III position is to provide legal services and advice to the State Board of Education and the Department of Public Instruction. This position is an excellent opportunity for an attorney who enjoys litigation and wants to make a difference in the North Carolina public schools.</p> <p>Responsibilities and Duties:</p> <ol> <li>Litigation </li></ol> <ul> <li>This Attorney is directly responsible for conducting complex litigation, trials and appeals in the Office of Administrative Hearings and State and Federal courts involving the State Board of Education and the Department of Public Instruction with minimal supervision.  </li><li>The professional duties include researching and analyzing facts and law, drafting pleadings, conducting discovery, preparing and arguing motions, conducting settlement negotiations, presenting evidence, making jury arguments, writing appellate briefs, and arguing the case in the appellate courts. </li><li>This Attorney advises clients regarding and litigates legal issues arising from disputes involving teacher license revocations, teacher compensation, charter school revocation and non-renewals, personnel disciplinary actions, intentional torts and making and performance of contracts. </li></ul> <ol start="2"> <li>Advice and Counsel </li></ol> <ul> <li>This Attorney consults with the staff for the State Board of Education and the Department of Public Instruction on the full range of legal issues arising from their administrative activities, including providing advice to the client regarding contracts and negotiating contracts, preparing formal and informal opinions in response to questions regarding the interpretation of State and federal statutes and regulations affecting North Carolina public schools; answering correspondence and telephone inquiries from the public and local school boards on issues regarding or affecting North Carolina public schools; and participating in various professional service activities, including CLE presentations in areas of expertise. </li></ul> <ol start="3"> <li>Criminal Appeals </li></ol> <ul> <li>This attorney handles criminal briefs on appeal by the defendant to the North Carolina Court of Appeals and the Supreme Court. </li></ul> <p>Some travel, including some overnight stays are required.</p> <p>The Education Section promotes teamwork and collaboration with internal and external partners to ensure that the best outcome is achieved for North Carolina.</p> <p>The Education Section is part of the Civil Division. The Civil Division is committed to providing opportunities for development through the sharing of expertise and knowledge across the six different sections of the Civil Division and other Divisions.  </p> <p>Note to Current State Employees:</p> <p>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.</p> <p>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. </p> <p>Department Information:</p> <p>TheNorth 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. </p> <p>Management Preferences:</p> <ul> <li>Thorough knowledge of case, statutory, regulatory, and common law. </li><li>Thorough knowledge of judicial and quasi-judicial procedures, both State and federal. </li><li>Ability to conduct complex civil or criminal litigation in trial and appellate courts. </li></ul> <p>Licensed to practice law by the North Carolina State Bar and three years of progressively responsible professional legal experience.</p> <p>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</p> <p>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.</p> <p>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.</p> <p>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.    </p> <p>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.</p> <p>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.</p> <p>Any licenses or certificates must be included in the appropriate section of the application form.</p> <p>Applicants seeking Veteran's Preference must attach a copy of their DD-214 or discharge orders.</p> <p>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.</p> <p>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.</p> <p>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.</p> <p>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.</p> <p>CONTACT INFORMATION:</p> <p>NC Department of Justice</p> <p>Human Resourceshumanresources@ncdoj.gov</p>