Special Deputy Attorney General

About the job

Agency

Dept of Justice

Division

DOJ Legal Services

Job Classification Title

Attorney IV (NS)

Position Number

60010395

Grade

LG09

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: $96,513 - $119,415

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

Do you want to help shape how North Carolina invests in its future technology? This Attorney IV role offers a unique opportunity to make a lasting impact. In this position, you will provide high level legal services to the Department of Information Technology (DIT), working independently with minimal supervision and focusing on statewide IT procurement, contracting, and related legal matters.

The Service to State Agencies Section provides a full range of legal service, including litigation before State and federal tribunals, to a number of State agencies or agency components, including the Administrative Office of the Courts, the Department of State Treasurer, the Department of Natural and Cultural Resources, the Office of State Human Resources, the State Human Resources Commission, the Credit Union Division of the North Carolina Department of Commerce, the North Carolina Department of Information Technology and the Wildlife Resources Commission.

DIT is the State’s central agency for procuring and managing information technology assets, including hardware, software, IT project design and oversight, and IT security. The department is responsible for standardizing and designing statewide IT network architecture, ensuring agencies follow uniform IT principles, and providing long‑term planning for North Carolina’s technology infrastructure. DIT also delivers central telephony services, mainframe computing, and statewide implementation of new IT systems—such as E‑Commerce initiatives. Local governments may also utilize DIT’s services and contracts.

This Attorney IV will:

• Serve as one of the lead attorneys for the statewide IT Procurement Section. • Provide expert legal guidance on IT procurement, intellectual property, and technology contracting. • Independently review IT contracts for attorneys across the Department of Justice. • Advise on both large‑scale and smaller DIT procurement contracts. • Conduct contract negotiations and prepare detailed contract reviews. • Represent DIT in legal matters. • Draft and occasionally prepare briefs for criminal appeals before the North Carolina Court of Appeals and Supreme Court. • Perform other assignments as assigned by DIT and/or the Department of Justice.

The Attorney IV must be a self‑starter who can independently manage all aspects of assigned procurements, cases, and related matters with minimal supervision. The attorney is expected to work collaboratively within the team, keep internal and external stakeholders informed of key developments, and coordinate effectively with colleagues across both the Section, DIT, and Department of Justice.

Some travel, including some occasional overnight stays are required

Knowledge Skills and Abilities/Management Preferences

Management has requested that applicants submit one civil writing sample no more than 20 pages.

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 four years of progressively responsible 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 North Carolina 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.

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.

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@ncdoj.gov

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@ncdoj.gov