The Wake County Attorney’s Office is seeking applicants with general civil practice experience to serve as an Assistant County Attorney. This position will be housed in the Wake County Attorney’s Office and will report directly to the County Attorney.
Essential Functions:
- Provide superior legal representation of all Wake County agencies and departments as assigned by the County Attorney.
- Provide general litigation in state and federal court, Adult Protective Services, Guardianships, Responsible Individual List, Employment Law, 19A-70 Bond Petitions, and general local government law.
About Our Team
The County Attorney’s Office advises county officials and departments on legal matters and represents the county in court and legal negotiations. The office provides legal advice and answers questions relating to statutes, rules, regulations, or court interpretations. The office also drafts legal documents, researches legal precedents, advises officials on legal implications of actions, and studies county policies, procedures, and actions to ensure compliance with the law.
The Basics (Required Education and Experience)
- Juris Doctorate from an accredited school of law.
- Three years of experience as a practicing attorney.
- North Carolina Bar License.
- Equivalent education and experience are NOT accepted.
- Please include ALL prior work experience on your application and resume.
Beyond the Basics (Preferred Education and Experience)
- Five years of experience as a practicing Attorney.
- Experience advising and representing administrative and quasi-judicial boards and commissions.
- Experience with motions practice, appellate work, and defense litigation.
How Will We Know You're 'The One'?
- Considerable knowledge of constitutional, federal, state, and local laws affecting local government.
- Ability to prepare and try complex civil cases.
- Ability to express conclusions and arguments clearly and logically in oral and written form.
- Ability to handle adversarial trials and to effectively maintain large case loads.
- Ability to research and analyze facts, evidence, and legal instruments.
- Exemplary problem-solving skills.
- Ability to apply rules, case law, and statutes specific to the provision of county services.
- Excellent writing skills are required for the preparation of briefs, memoranda, pleadings, and other legal documents.
- Ability to apply rules, case law, and statutes specific to the provision of Juvenile law.
- Excellent communication and negotiation skills.
- Advanced technical and critical thinking skills.
- Ability to exercise independence and sound judgment in carrying out the duties of the position.
- Ability to multi-task and prioritize.
- Excellent organization and time management skills.
About This Position
Employment Type: Regular
Work Schedule: Mon - Fri 8:30 am - 5:15 pm
Hiring Range: 100,178 - 140,250
Market Range: 100,178.00 - 180,321.00
Posting Closing Date: 7:00 pm on 10/16/2024
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