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N.C. Department of Information Technology · 2 months ago

Attorney IV

positionWake County, NC
timeFull-time
remoteOnsite
seniorityMid Level
money$75/hr - $75/hr
date4+ years exp

The N.C. Department of Information Technology is seeking an Attorney IV to serve as lead counsel in complex litigation focused on protecting public resources managed by the Wildlife Resources Commission. This role involves developing legal strategies, providing counsel to state agencies, and representing public interests in significant environmental cases.

Information Technology & Services
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Responsibilities

Lead Litigation Counsel: Serve as lead attorney in all phases of complex civil litigation in both state and federal courts, including pre-litigation investigation, drafting pleadings, managing discovery, overseeing expert witness work, conducting motions practice, negotiating settlements, preparing for trial, and handling appeals
Strategic Legal Leadership: Develop and direct litigation strategies in consultation with agency leadership, legal teams, and technical experts, ensuring alignment with statutory mandates and policy objectives
Advisory Role to Agencies: Provide proactive legal counsel to the Wildlife Resources Commission and other state agencies on enforcement options, legal remedies, and litigation risks, with an emphasis on achieving durable, statewide environmental outcomes
Interagency and External Coordination: Lead coordination efforts with other governmental bodies, outside counsel, scientific and technical experts, and enforcement entities to support cohesive legal positions and strengthen the evidentiary record
Public Interest Representation: Represent the legal and policy interests of the WRC in cases with wide-reaching implications for the conservation of natural resources and the protection of the public trust

Qualification

Litigation skillsLegal strategy developmentEnvironmental law expertisePublic interest representationLegal counsel experienceInteragency coordinationTrial preparationExpert witness managementNegotiation skills

Required

Licensed to practice law by the North Carolina State Bar
Four years of progressively responsible professional legal experience

Benefits

Temporary employees who work an annual average of 30 or more hours per week may be eligible for health insurance coverage under the High-Deductible Health Plan (HDHP).

Company

N.C. Department of Information Technology

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The N.C.
dateFounded in 2015
location
Raleigh, North Carolina, USA
people-size1001-5000 employees
web-link
https://it.nc.gov

Funding

Current Stage
Late Stage

Leadership Team

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Torre Jessup
Chief Operating Officer
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Alysa Kelly
Executive Assistant to Chief Deputy/CIO/Chief Privacy Officer/Director of Enterprise Operations
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