Attorney IV

## Attorney IVApplylocations: Wake County, NCtime type: Full timeposted on: Posted Yesterdaytime left to apply: End Date: July 18, 2026 (10 days left to apply)job requisition id: JR-119249**Agency**Dept of Transportation**Division**DOT Attorney General**Job Classification Title**Attorney IV (NS)**Position Number**60015037**Grade**LG09**About Us**It’s the mission of the NC Department of Transportation to connect people, products and places safely and efficiently with customer focus, accountability, and environmental sensitivity to enhance the economy and vitality of North Carolina. We encourage you to consider joining NCDOT where our work not only serves the citizens of North Carolina but has an impact on our world through all modes of transportation.**Description of Work**Recruitment Range: $96,513 - $115,937 IMPORTANT NOTE: This posting closes at 11:59:59 PM the night BEFORE the End Date listed. This position is within the North Carolina Department of Justice/Attorney General’s Office representing the North Carolina Department of Transportation in eminent domain actions to help the Department of Transportation fulfill its mission to connect people, product and places. If you are interested in being part of a dynamic litigation team that gets you inside the courtroom and in front of a jury, then this is an amazing opportunity for you! Join our team of complex condemnation litigators by applying for the three Attorney IV positions today! - The Attorney IV represents the N.C. Department of Transportation in eminent domain litigation at high levels of complexity. The attorney must strategically counter novel arguments and pivot strategy based on the circumstances of the litigation and the client’s directive. The position requires an experienced and skilled trial attorney who is capable and comfortable with independently defending emotional and equitable arguments from opposing parties and must be an independent thinker and problem solver prepared to not only spot issues but also propose creative solutions. The attorney will represent the Department in all levels of eminent domain litigation including - investigation, discovery, negotiations, vigorous motion practice, trials, and appeals. The attorney will assist Attorney IIIs and other attorneys in mentorship, training and other case support and will be the lead attorney on complex litigation cases. - The attorney will participate in or lead special projects which are of assistance to the client and/or the condemnation section. - The attorney will become familiar with all aspects of the highway project for which the land is acquired, along with the maps, surveys, design and construction plans. - The attorney will prepare and deliver legal presentations to the Right of Way Review Board, the Secretary’s Review Board and to others upon request, and provide legal advice and representation to the Right of Way Branch with respect to questions of law involved in acquisition, appraisals, and valuation of properties. - The attorney will prepare various legal instruments, including but not limited to deeds, contracts, releases, along with other written documents, opinion letters or responses when called upon. - The attorney will represent the State of North Carolina in criminal appeals, which will include but not be limited to the preparation and filing of briefs, petitions and, if called upon, oral arguments. \*\*This position is designated as a mandatory employee, which means under the State’s Communicable Disease Emergency Policy, that the position would be required to report in person to work in an emergency in the event DOJ officially closes or if DOJ management determines that only mandatory positions/employees are required to report to work. Mandatory positions/employees must report to the office, and management discretion will be used to determine during which days or hours this position must appear in the office.\*\* \*\*Some travel, including some occasional overnight stays are required**Knowledge Skills and Abilities/Management Preferences****Management Preferences:*** Five years progressively responsible professional legal experience;* Demonstrated ability to effectively collaborate with management, colleagues and clients;* Experience independently handling complex civil litigation from initial filings through a full evidentiary hearing and/or trial;* Comfortable with written and oral arguments, trial advocacy and delivering legal presentations;* Ability to multitask and prioritize case deadlines effectively**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 View email address on click.appcast.io**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. #J-18808-Ljbffr