Assistant Attorney General

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Wake County, NCtime type:
Full time posted on:
Posted Todaytime left to apply:
End Date:
March 12, 2026 (14 days left to apply) job requisition :
JR-110128
** Agency
* * Dept of Justice
** Division
* * DOJ Legal Services
** Job Classification Title
** Attorney II (NS)
** Position Number
**** Grade
* * LG07

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: $76,041 - $85,552

IMPORTANT NOTE:

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

* Some occasional travel is required
* The primary purpose of this full-time position is to provide a full range of legal services to DHHS including:
The defense of personnel/employment administrative appeals and civil actions brought by applicants, former employees and present employees of DHHS. This includes research and the issuance of formal legal opinions relating to personnel and employment issues.
Providing legal service and representation to the Division of Vocational Rehabilitation and the Division of Services for the Blind in fair hearings and in state
· and federal courts. This includes research and the issuance of formal legal opinions relating to disability and Vocational Rehabilitation issues; resolving complaints and responding to inquiries on legal issues from the public; and representing the State on the appeal of criminal cases and perform related duties as required.
** Knowledge

Skills and Abilities

/Management Preferences
** Management Preferences:
None
** 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 one year of 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.

The , includes the , the , and the  and . 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 .
** Supplemental Information:
** 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.

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.
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.

CONTACT INFORMATION:

NC Department of Justice  Human Resources  Recruiters
** EEO Statement
** The 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 Jay Makowski
** Recruiter Email:
** Recruiters 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.
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