Description of Work

SALARY GRADE: Flat Rated

The Office of the Parent Defender (OPD) was created to provide and promote high-quality legal representation for parents with an abuse/neglect/dependency or termination of parental rights (AND/TPR) case at the trial or appellate level.

The Office of the Parent Defender seeks a qualified attorney to assist attorneys practicing at the trial level in child welfare matters and to represent indigent parents in appeals of abuse/neglect/dependency and termination of parental rights cases. The applicant will work with the Parent Defender to support trial and appellate counsel through developing resource materials, providing training and individual case consultations.

This is an in-person position working in the Durham office that requires occasional travel.

Knowledge, Skills And Abilities / Competencies

Knowledge of: North Carolina law and procedure governing Chapter 7B (Subchapter 1); Federal constitutional law; and North Carolina common law and constitutional law.

Skills and Abilities: The person in this position should be able to work efficiently under time pressure and prioritize multiple tasks and projects. The person should have excellent writing and communication skills. The person in this position must be able to analyze facts, identify the relevant law, and apply it to those facts; conduct thorough legal research efficiently; and express complex legal concepts and related facts in a clear, concise, and persuasive manner.

Minimum Education And Experience Requirements

Juris Doctor degree from an ABA accredited law school and an active license to practice law in North Carolina.

Management Preferences

This is a mid-level attorney position, seeking applicants with 5 years or more experience practicing law.
Experience as a trial attorney in child welfare.
Training experience.
Experience with grant writing and contract systems.

Attach cover letter and résumé.

Supplemental and Contact Information

Instructions

Applicants must complete an on-line application by clicking the above APPLY link. Mailed or faxed applications will not be accepted.

Before applying, please read the Online Employment Application Guide for instructions on creating your profile and applying for specific postings.

It is important your application includes all of your relevant education and work experience and that you answer all questions associated with the application to receive proper credit. Résumés are not accepted in lieu of fully completed applications.

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Travis Davis

NC Administrative Office of the Courts

Human Resources Division

https://www.nccourts.gov/about/about-judicial-branch/careers

Judicial Branch employees are eligible for the North Carolina State Government benefits package. The package consists of a comprehensive collection of benefit options including medical coverage, defined benefit retirement, supplemental retirement, flexible benefits, supplemental insurance, and other miscellaneous benefits.

Employees of the North Carolina Judicial Department have the opportunity to participate in an array of benefit offerings depending on employment status. The Benefits Eligibility Chart describes benefit eligibility by employment status.

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The North Carolina Judicial Branch requires applications to include all relevant education and work experience and for applicants to follow instructions associated with any requested attachments. Applications with "see attached" or "see résumé" in lieu of complete applications will NOT be considered. If you have not completed the application requirements, return to your application and verify it is complete before submitting it. Additionally, new employees must declare and receive approval for secondary employment prior to the time of hire. This practice helps to ensure that any supplemental employment outside the Judicial Branch does not have an adverse effect on an employee's Judicial Branch employment and it does not create a conflict of interest or an appearance of a conflict of interest.

I understand my application will not be considered for employment if it is incomplete or if I have not included all requested attachments. I acknowledge it is my responsibility to disclose any supplemental employment to my supervisor and that if I am selected for this position, I will submit the required documentation.

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Do you have a Juris Doctor degree from an ABA accredited law school?

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Do you possess an active license to practice law in North Carolina?

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How many years of experience do you possess practicing law?

None
Less than 5 years
5 or more years

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How many years of experience do you possess as a trial attorney in child welfare?

None
Less than 2 years
At least 2 years but less than 5 years
5 or more years

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Do you have experience training others?

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Do you have experience with grant writing and contract systems?

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This position requires occasional travel throughout the state and nationally. Are you able to meet this requirement?

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Confirm you have attached the following documents to your application.

Cover letter
Résumé

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Where did you originally learn about this position/posting?

North Carolina state government careers website
Nccourts.gov
Indeed
LinkedIn
Monster
Zip Recruiter
NCSC (National Center for State Courts)
NASCIO (National Association of State Chief Information Officers)
Other job board/website
Employment Security Commission
Friend/Colleague
Professional Association
Social Media
Other
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State of North Carolina

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