What You'll Be Doing

The Wake County Attorney’s Office is seeking applicants with general civil practice experience to serve as a Senior Assistant County Attorney. This position will be housed in the general practice section of the Wake County Attorney’s Office and will report directly to the County Attorney. The purpose of this position is to provide superior legal representation of all Wake County agencies and departments as assigned by the County Attorney.

Essential Functions:

• Primary representation may include providing legal advice to Adult Protective Services including Guardianships, Child Protective Services, Appellee Briefs, Termination of Paternal Rights, adjudications general ligation, and general local government law practice
• Provide legal advice to county departments and staff on various legal issues when they arise
• Review and prepare Records on Appeal, trial transcripts and conduct legal research to prepare for appeals, and other matters before the North Carolina Court of Appeals and North Carolina Supreme court interact with State and Federal agencies

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, and appellate court decisions. The office also drafts legal documents, researches legal precedents, advises officials on legal implications of proposed 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
• Five 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)

• Current or prior experience working with Wake County Child Protective Services cases
• Eight plus 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 ligation

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
• 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

Location: Justice Center Raleigh, NC 27601

Employment Type: Regular

Work Schedule: Mon - Fri 8:30am - 5:15 pm

Hiring Range: 110,193 - 154,275

Market Range: 110,193.00 - 198,356.00

Please include ALL prior work experience on your application and resume.

Posting Closing Date: 7:00 pm on 4/25/2025

What Makes Wake Great

Home 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 Statement

Wake 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 Statement

Position 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 Statement

In 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.

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