Attorney II

Location: Wake County, NC

Agency

Dept of Justice

Division

DOJ Legal Services

Job Classification Title

Attorney II (NS)

Position Number

65026419

Grade

LG07

About Us

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 - $88,119

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

This position handles litigation and appeals involving Medicaid and other programs of public assistance in the Office of Administrative Hearings and State superior and appellate courts. The types of litigation that are handled by this position include defending actions brought by Medicaid recipients and applicant challenging decisions related to services and eligibility. This position serves as attorney for the State when convicted criminals appeal from judgments entered pursuant to trial or engages in other post-conviction practice, including motions for appropriate relief, stay of sentence and writ of supersedeas.

**Some travel, including some occasional overnight stays are required**

Knowledge Skills and Abilities/Management Preferences

Management Preferences

• Experience with litigation including legal drafting, discovery and motions drafting and practice, preparing exhibits for trial.
• Experience practicing before the Office of Administrative Hearings or other administrative tribunals.
• Knowledge of Medicaid and other public assistance programs.