What You'll Be DoingThe Wake County Sheriff's Office is seeking applicants for our Deputy County Attorney position to provide legal representation of the Wake County Sheriff's Office as assigned including general ligation, tort defense, appellate work, risk management and general local government law practice. This position will manage more complex civil superior and district court cases and review yearly contracts.
Essential Functions: - Review pleadings and case files to assess liability, possible defenses and potential damages
- Conduct discovery and draft and file pleadings, motions and other legal documents
- Appear at state and federal court hearings and trials including litigations filed against the county
- Prepare agency-specialized petitions and pleadings
- Consult with staff on legal questions
- Meet with elected officials, judges, prosecutors and attorneys regarding county or agency issues and negotiate or find alternate solutions to perceived or real problems
- Advise employees regarding responses to issues presented during the performance of their duties
- Facilitate training as appropriate
- May provide job specific training as requested
- Maintain records of all actions and cases
- Ensure that documents are processed and reviewed for both legal compliance and grammatical content
About Our TeamWith a wide array of services, Wake County Government is at the heart of a rapidly growing and diverse area offering residents, employees and visitors exciting opportunities to live, work, grow and play. Wake County Government employs approximately 4400 employees and approximately 1000 are employed by the Sheriff’s Office. With over 850 square miles of area and over 1 million residents, Wake County Deputies are the primary law enforcement agency for those in the unincorporated areas of the County.
The Basics (Required Education and Experience) - Juris Doctorate from an accredited school of law
- Ten 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) - Experience advising and representing administrative and quasi-judicial boards and commissions
How Will We Know You're 'The One'? - Ability to interact effectively with many different levels of people with business acumen and savvy
- Ability to be persuasive and articulate when advising on legal concerns and proposed mitigation strategies
- Excellent negotiation, consultative and facilitation skills with the ability to effectively interact with all internal and external business partners
- Advanced critical thinking skills with the ability to multi-task and prioritize
- Advanced analytical, organizational, time management, legal research and multi-tasking skills
- Excellent communication and presentation skills with the ability to communicate and help non-experts understand applicable regulations and requirements
- Considerable knowledge of constitutional, federal, state, and local laws affecting municipal government
- Ability to interpret complicated federal and state statutes, rules and regulations pertaining to applicable programs
- Excellent contract review and negotiation skills with the ability to handle confidential matters with discretion
- Ability to prepare and try complex civil cases
About This PositionLocation: John H. Baker, Jr. Public Safety Center Raleigh, NC 27601
Employment Type: Regular
Work Schedule: Mon - Fri 8:30am - 5:00pm
Hiring Range: 103,870 - 145,423
Please include
ALL prior work experience on your application and resume.
Posting Closing Date: 7:00 pm on 7/31/2024
What Makes Wake GreatHome to the State Capital, Wake County is one of the fastest growing areas in the nation and the most populous county in the state, with more than 1.1 million residents. The County has received national and international rankings and accolades from publications such as Money, Fortune, and Time magazines as being one of the best places to live, work and play. The central location of the County allows for a short drive to the spectacular mountains or coast. Wake County Government is governed by a seven-member Board of Commissioners, who are elected at-large to serve two-year terms. Wake County Government has a general operating budget of $1.874 billion, employs over 4400 employees, experiences minimal turnover, and is an award-winning leader in wellness and technology initiatives; such as offering employees and covered spouses free access to the Employee Health Center. Wake County Government offers a wide range of training and development opportunities, a stable career in public service with a balance of work and family life, flexible work schedules and a competitive salary and benefits package.
Equal Opportunity StatementWake County provides equal employment opportunities (EEO) to all employees and applicants for employment without regard to race, color, religion, sex, national origin, age, disability or genetics.
Background Check StatementPosition may require a background check that may include: criminal, credit, motor vehicle, education, and sexual offender registry or others based on job requirements. Unless required by state law, a record of conviction will not automatically exclude you from consideration for employment. Wake County Government is an Equal Opportunity Employer.
Emergency Service Worker StatementIn the event of an emergency, as determined by the County Manager or designee, participation in preparedness and response operations should be expected. Employee may be required to fill a temporary assignment in a role different from standard duties, work hours and/or work location in preparation for, during and after the emergency. Employee may also be required to participate in relevant exercises and regular preparedness training.
