Attorney I (Temporary)

This is a temporary position and there are no leave or retirement benefits offered. Temporary employees who work an annual average of 30 or more hours per week may be eligible for health insurance coverage under the High Deductible Health Plan (HDHP). For more information on health benefits offered, visit www.shpnc.org. Visit www.nctemporarysolutions.com for employment information.

This temporary position is located at 114 W Edenton St - Wake County and is assigned to the Department of Justice. Hourly rate of pay: $35.20 (based on education and/or years of relevant work experience reflected on the application). Effective July 1, 2025, candidates meet the minimum qualifications of a position if they have the minimum education and experience listed from the class specification.

Responsibilities

• Coordinate the drafting and reviewing of pleadings, discovery, briefs, and other items generated through high-volume litigation.
• Represent the client-agency at hearings, including pretrial conferences, motions hearings, and evidentiary hearings.
• Act as defense counsel in legal actions brought pursuant to the Tort Claims Act, N.C.G.S.143-291, et seq.
• Defend civil actions for serious personal injury, wrongful death, medical malpractice, or property damage brought against the State.
• Respond to queries from the client-agency regarding negligence and risk management issues.
• Operate as part of a high-volume litigation team, providing litigation representation and coordinating litigation efforts with the client-agency.
• Draft pleadings; respond to written discovery, inquiries of the court, and the client-agency; appear at hearings; and draft appellate pleadings as needed.
• Investigate claims, draft responsive pleadings, conduct discovery, and attend all pretrial hearings, trials, and appellate events.

Requirements

• Licensed to practice law by the North Carolina State Bar.

Management Preferences

Attorney will be part of a legal team expected to demonstrate the following skills and abilities:

• Experience in high-volume litigation.
• Ability to draft and review pleadings, discovery, briefs, and other legal documents.
• Experience representing clients at hearings, including pretrial conferences, motions hearings, and evidentiary hearings.
• Experience defending civil actions under the Tort Claims Act or similar statutes.