Overview
Staff Attorney – Medical-Legal Partnership for Children Jobs in Toledo, OH at Advocates for Basic Legal Equality, Inc.
Description of Work
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THE STARTING SALARY FOR A NEW HIRE TO THIS POSITION IS LIMITED TO $92,917 to $115,937. Salary offers for the selected candidate are based on the candidate’s education and experience related to the position, as well as our agency budget and equity.
Duties include:
This attorney acts as defense counsel for the North Carolina Department of Adult Correction, and other agencies of the State as needed, in legal actions brought pursuant to the Workers’ Compensation Act, N.C.G.S.97-1, in the NC Industrial Commission, state and federal courts. The attorney will represent state agencies in handling medium to complex workers’ compensation litigation, pursuing subrogation liens and perform such other duties as may be assigned by the Section Head. This attorney also will represent the State in criminal appeals. The attorney may be asked to speak at conferences and teach workshops for the client upon request. This attorney will also be a mentor for junior attorneys.
Note to Current State Employees:
The salary grade for this position is LG09. State employees are encouraged to apply for positions of interest even if the salary grade is the same as, or lower than, their current position. Please detail ALL work history including non-state service experience. If selected for this position, a new salary will be recalculated taking into consideration the quantity of relevant education and experience, funding availability, and internal equity. Based upon these factors, a pay increase MAY or MAY NOT result. 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.
Section Information:
The Workers’ Compensation Section investigates, processes and defends claims made by state employees against departments, agencies and institutions of the State involving workers’ compensation law in the North Carolina Industrial Commission pursuant to N.C.G.S. §97-1 and §97-88.2, the North Carolina General Courts of Justice, and in federal trial and appellate courts. When fully staffed, the unit consists of thirteen attorneys, three paralegals, one section head, and three administrative personnel.
Department Information:
The North Carolina Department of Justice protects the people of North Carolina through its work to prevent crime and support law enforcement, to safeguard consumers, and to defend the State, its people, and their constitutional rights.
The North Carolina Department of Justice provides excellent representation and support to law enforcement, consumers, the State, and its people through teamwork, innovation, and a commitment to public service.
We accomplish these goals through our DOJ Organizational Values of Public Service, Integrity, Excellence, Teamwork, Diversity, and Innovation.
Knowledge, Skills and Abilities / Competencies
Knowledge of civil law.
Knowledge of workers’ compensation law.
Ability to use your good judgement and organizational skills to ensure accuracy and timeliness of duties.
Management preference:
A candidate with significant experience in workers’ compensation litigation or civil litigation.
Minimum Education and Experience Requirements
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 oshr.nc.gov/experience-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.
Supplemental and Contact Information
Note the following: If multiple applications are submitted to an individual posting, only the most recent application received prior to the closing date will be accepted. Applications must be submitted by 5:00 PM on the closing date.
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.
Transcripts: Degrees must be received from appropriately accredited institutions. A copy of your transcripts indicating the degree received can be uploaded with your application. If a transcript has been requested, your application will be considered incomplete if you do not provide one. Using a photograph of your diploma is not acceptable.
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.
Any licenses or certificates must be included in the appropriate section of the application form.
Veterans Preference: Applicants seeking Veteran’s Preference must attach a copy of their DD-214 or discharge orders.
Applicants seeking National Guard Preference must attach a NGB 23A (RPAS) if you are a current member of the NC National Guard in good standing. If you are a former member of the NC National Guard who served for at least 6 years and was discharged under honorable conditions, you must attach either a DD256 or NGB 22.
Application status: To check the status of your application, please log in to your account. Upon the closing date, applications are “Under Review” and will be screened by Human Resources for the qualified applicants. The hiring process may take an average of 6 – 8 weeks. All applicants will be notified by email once a position is filled.
NeoGov Help Line: If you are having technical issues submitting your application, please call the NeoGov Help Line at 855-524-5627. If there are any questions about this posting, other than your application status, please contact the NC DOJ Human Resources office.
The NC Department of Justice is an Equal Opportunity Employer. The NC Department of Justice uses Merit-Based Recruitment to select from among the most qualified applicants to fill positions subject to the State Human Resources Act.
CONTACT INFORMATION:
NC Department of Justice
Human Resources
919-716-6490
[email protected]
NOTE: For temporary, contract or other supplemental staffing appointments: There are no paid leave, retirement or other benefits associated with these appointment types.
For permanent and time-limited appointments:
Eligible employees have benefits that include employee health insurance options, standard and supplemental retirement plans, NC Flex (a variety of high-quality, low-cost benefits on a pre-tax basis), and paid vacation, sick, and community service leave, to name a few. Paid parental leave is available for eligible employees. Some benefits require 30 + hours work/week for participation.
Title: Staff Attorney – Medical-Legal Partnership for Children
Company: Advocates for Basic Legal Equality, Inc.
Location: Toledo, OH
