Top 30 Government attorney Jobs in North Carolina

Senior Associate City Attorney
City of Raleigh —Raleigh, NC
- $119,700 - $191,500 a year
- Full-time
- Customer service
- Mid-level
- Math
- Life insurance
Attorney IV
State of North Carolina - Commerce —Wake County, NC
- $96,513 - $145,885 a year
- Full-time
- Writing skills
- US work authorization
- Military encouraged
- Paid holidays
- Health insurance
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DSS Attorney Supervisor
Buncombe County Government —Asheville, NC
- $107,458.64 - $136,311.09 a year
- Full-time
- Hybrid work
- Writing skills
- Mid-level
- 4 years
1d
GAL Attorney Advocate
State of North Carolina - Judicial Branch —Johnston County, NC
- $72,390 - $119,584 a year
- Online Application
- Word processing
- Writing skills
- Mid-level
14d
Attorney II
State of North Carolina - Justice —Wake County, NC
- $76,041 - $90,448 a year
- Online Application
- Mid-level
- Analysis skills
- Travel
- Paid holidays
- Health insurance
7d
Assistant Attorney General
State of North Carolina - Justice —Wake County, NC
- $73,208 - $90,763 a year
- Multiple hires
- Travel
- 1 year
- Senior level
- Paid holidays
- Health insurance
4d
Assistant District Attorney
State of North Carolina - Judicial Branch —Lenoir County, NC
- $56,000 - $104,338 a year
- Online Application
- Writing skills
- Mid-level
- US work authorization
Attorney III, Assistant Attorney General
State of North Carolina - Justice —Wake County, NC
- $91,249 - $106,280 a year
- Online Application
- Travel
- Senior level
- Paid holidays
- Health insurance
3d
Attorney III (Temporary)
State of North Carolina - OSHR Temporary Solutions —Wake County, NC
- $45 an hour
- Full-time
- Writing skills
- Mid-level
- Retirement plan
5d
Special Deputy Attorney General
State of North Carolina - Justice —Wake County, NC
- $120,642 - $145,781 a year
- Online Application
- 5 years
- Writing skills
- Travel
- Paid holidays
- Health insurance
4d
Deputy County Attorney - Tax Administration
Wake County Government —Raleigh, NC
- $126,976 - $177,772 a year
- Full-time
- Hybrid work
- Senior level
- Negotiation
- 10 years
7d
Attorney IV
State of North Carolina - OSHR Temporary Solutions —Wake County, NC
- $75 an hour
- Full-time
- Senior level
- 4 years
- Retirement plan
State Health Plan Assistant General Counsel
State of North Carolina - State Treasurer —Wake County, NC
- Up to $93,500 a year
- Overtime
- Background check
- High school
- Writing skills
- Free parking
- Paid parental leave
10d
Assistant Public Defender
State of North Carolina - Judicial Branch —Halifax County, NC
- $85,000 - $100,000 a year
- Online Application
- Writing skills
- US work authorization
- Organizational skills
- Health insurance
- Loan forgiveness
Assistant United States Attorney (White-Collar)
U.S. Department of Justice —Greensboro, NC
- $82,459 - $197,100 a year
- Part-time
- Writing skills
- Research
- Mid-level
Attorney - Local Government Law in Durham, NC
Sands Anderson —Durham, NC
- $180,000 - $250,000 a year
- Full-time
- Hybrid work
- 5 years
- Senior level
- Wellness program
- Health savings account
Quick Apply
English Contract Attorney
Contact Government Services, LLC —Charlotte, NC
- $27 - $40 an hour
- Contract
- Remote
- English
- Mid-level
- 2 years
Quick Apply
Assistant United States Attorney (MDNC)
U.S. Department of Justice —Greensboro, NC
- $82,459 - $197,100 a year
- Part-time
- Writing skills
- Pass drug screening
- Research
Deputy County Attorney-Civil
Guilford County Government —Greensboro, NC
- $103,249 - $131,642 a year
- Full-time
- 3 years
- Driving
- Contracts
- AD&D insurance
- Paid holidays
General Counsel, Government Contracts & Cybersecurity
Honeywell —Charlotte, NC
- $242,000 - $302,000 a year
- Full-time
- Hybrid work
- Continuous improvement
- Senior level
- Commercial
- Health savings account
- Paid holidays
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Senior Associate City Attorney

City of Raleigh -
Raleigh, NC

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Full-time
$119,700 - $191,500 a year

Benefits

Life insurance

Qualifications

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Job Description

This position is being re-advertised. Candidates who have previously submitted an application and were referred to the hiring manager are still being considered and do not need to reapply.

The Senior Associate City Attorney provides a broad range of legal services to the City Council, the City Manager and City Officials and staff in the conducting of City business, especially in the area of employment and personnel law. This position provides formal and informal legal opinions and drafts a variety of documents, ranging from a low to high level of complexity.

Please note: Applicants will be required to attach a resume and cover letter to be considered for this position.

Duties and Responsibilities

The intent of this job description is to provide a representative summary of the major duties and responsibilities performed by employees in this job. Employees may be requested to perform job-related tasks other than those specifically presented in this description.

Provides a broad range of legal services related to municipal and public enterprise/utility operations as directed by the City Attorney, particularly in the area of employment and personnel law.
Assists in addressing employment law issues close in time to their occurrence.
Participates in problem-solving on a variety of City issues and special projects from the legal perspective, interpreting laws, rulings, and regulations.
Serves as a member of a team of highly experienced professionals in a dynamic law office setting.
Researches a variety of legal issues and provides legal advice and direction to City representatives, who may include the City Council or City Departments, with a focus on all aspects of employment and personnel law.
Works with City Departments in providing day-to-day advice on departmental operations. May serve as lead attorney to one or more assigned City Departments or Offices.
Reviews and assists in the drafting of changes to the City Code, City Administrative Regulations, personnel policies and provides advice relating to interpretation of the same.
Represents the City in a variety of administrative matters relating to employment and personnel issues as well as in state and federal court.
Monitors legislative and regulatory developments in employment and personnel laws and advises the City Attorney and relevant City departments about those developments.
Reviews and drafts contracts and other procurement documents. Handles related procurement issues.
May represent the City Attorney’s Office when attending staff, Council, community, and other meetings.
Assists with supervising and mentoring Associate City Attorneys, providing day-to-day legal advice and guidance.
Assists the City Attorney or other attorneys in addressing matters as they may arise.

Typical Qualifications

Education and Experience:

Graduate Degree in Law; 1 to 3 years’ experience in providing professional public or private sector legal services

OR

Any equivalent combination of training and/or experience that provides the required knowledge, skills and abilities may be substituted

Licensing and Certifications:

License to practice law in North Carolina by hire date
Admission before U.S. District Court for the Eastern District of North Carolina may be required after hire date

Preferred Qualifications:

Six (6) years of increasingly responsible experience and demonstrated success in matters of at least moderate complexity and organizational risk
Ten (10) years of practice law experience
Experience in employment and personal law in a public sector setting
Interest in areas of law relevant to municipal practice, local government and public service

Additional Information

Knowledge Of:

Coaching and leading the work of others
Managing municipal office administration
Engaging in practices of intergovernmental relations
Managing business office administration and management
Applying best practices, trends and emerging technologies
Conducting qualitative and quantitative research
Using critical thinking and analysis
Preparing business correspondence
Business math concepts
Records management principles
Applicable federal, state and local laws, codes, regulations (based on assignment)
Specialized equipment relevant to area of assignment
Modern office technology

Skill In:

Coordinating deadlines, prioritizing work demands, and assigning/monitoring work performed
Overseeing the implementation and adherence to quality assurance and standards
Reading, analyzing, evaluating, interpreting and summarizing written materials and statistical data
Reviewing research and implementing industry trends, solutions and best practices
Compiling and sorting data and articulating issues and recommendations
Authoring and editing complex reports and documents
Facilitating group discussions and building consensus using persuasive reasoning
Exercising political acumen, tact and diplomacy
Overseeing the management and maintenance of official records and documents
Interpreting and applying applicable laws, codes, regulations and standards (based on assignment)
Providing customer service
Utilizing a computer and relevant software applications
Utilizing communication and interpersonal skills as applied to interaction with coworkers, supervisors, the general public and others to sufficiently exchange or convey information and to receive work direction

ADA and Other Requirements:

Work Environment and Physical Effort:
Sedentary: Exerting up to 10 pounds of force occasionally, a negligible amount of force frequently, and/or constantly having to lift, carry, push, pull, or otherwise move objects, including the human body.

Work Environment:
Work is typically performed in an office or similar indoor environment.

Work Exposures:
Work in this position does not require frequent environmental exposures.

City of Raleigh is an Equal Employment Opportunity (EEO) employer. Accommodations for individuals with disabilities are provided upon request.

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GAL Attorney Advocate

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Assistant Attorney General

Assistant District Attorney

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Attorney III (Temporary)

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Deputy County Attorney - Tax Administration

Attorney IV

State Health Plan Assistant General Counsel

Assistant Public Defender

Assistant United States Attorney (White-Collar)

Attorney - Local Government Law in Durham, NC

English Contract Attorney

Assistant United States Attorney (MDNC)

Deputy County Attorney-Civil

General Counsel, Government Contracts & Cybersecurity

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