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N.C. Department of Information Technology ยท 13 hours ago

Attorney III

positionWake County, NC
timeFull-time
remoteOnsite
seniorityMid Level
money$88K/yr - $103K/yr
date3+ years exp

The North Carolina Department of Justice represents the state and its agencies, handling criminal appeals and complex cases. The Public Safety Attorney III position provides intermediate-level litigation services for the Department of Adult Correction, managing civil litigation and offering legal advisory services.

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Responsibilities

Independently manage intermediate-level civil litigation in federal and state courts, including prisoner civil rights and employment cases
Represent DAC in OAH personnel hearings and related administrative proceedings
Draft pleadings, motions, discovery responses, and participate in hearings and mediations
Assist senior attorneys on complex cases (e.g., dispositive motions, trial preparation, trials)
Assist junior attorneys with litigation as requested by Section or Division Heads
Research statutes, regulations, and case law; verify authority for briefs and memoranda
Analyze facts and evidence; prepare recommendations for litigation strategy
Provide legal advice to DAC and other client agencies on routine matters and compliance issues
Draft informal opinions and assist in policy review
Collaborate with Attorney IV/V on complex litigation tasks
May provide informal guidance to Attorney I and paralegals; contribute to Section training sessions
Participate in NCDOJ Criminal brief rotation

Qualification

Licensed to practice lawLitigation experienceLegal researchLegal advisory servicesPolicy reviewTeam collaboration

Required

Licensed to practice law by the North Carolina State Bar
Three years of progressively responsible professional legal experience
Considerable knowledge of case law, statutes, and judicial procedures

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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