In-Court Litigation Counsel

About the Opportunity
The In-Court Litigation Counsel will be part of the team of attorneys employed in the Office of Legal Affairs at the UNC System Office and will be responsible for providing legal advice and representation to the University relating to all aspects of litigation in federal, state, and administrative courts. Case assignments could arise from any of the seventeen constituent institutions of the UNC System, or the System Office itself, including affiliates. This position could require near daily appearance in court and discovery matters on behalf of the University. In many instances, this attorney could be designated "first chair" in multiple matters at one time. Practicing attorneys with the requisite experience seeking more frequent court appearances and case topic diversity to foster litigation career development are encouraged to apply.
This attorney will collaborate with other attorneys at the UNC System Office, within the general counsel's offices at the UNC System universities, the North Carolina Department of Justice, and private counsel on litigation involving the University. The position will be part of the Office of Legal Affairs for the UNC System Office and will serve under the supervision and direction of the General Counsel. The Office of Legal Affairs strives to operate at the highest professional standards and does so by employing collegial, highly capable attorneys and professionals with competence, good judgment, unimpeachable ethics and a fair helping of perspective and humor.
This position will be funded using a shared services agreement.

This position is an onsite work arrangement and will work five days per week at the Dillon building in downtown Raleigh's Warehouse District. UNC System employees are generally required to reside in North Carolina within a 2-hour commuting distance of their assigned duty station, although residence in Wake County is strongly preferred for this position.

About the UNC System Office
The UNC System Office includes the offices of the President and other senior administrators of the multi-campus University of North Carolina System. The UNC System is a treasured public institution dedicated to serving the people of North Carolina through world-class teaching, research, and community engagement. Today, nearly 250,000 students are enrolled in our 16 universities across the state and at the NC School of Science and Mathematics. System Office staff is responsible for executing the policies of the UNC Board of Governors and providing University-wide leadership in the areas of academic affairs, business and financial management, long-range planning, student affairs, research, legal affairs, and government relations. The UNC System Office also has administrative oversight of a number of University affiliates, including PBS North Carolina, the North Carolina Arboretum, the NC State Education Assistance Authority, and University of North Carolina Press.

About the Team
The Legal Affairs division provides advice and counsel to the Board of Governors, the President, and members of the senior staff with regard to all legal and policy issues affecting the University including litigation, employment and personnel, research, intellectual property, real property and construction, governance and parliamentary procedure, privacy and public information, ethics and conflicts of interest, risk management, fiscal accountability, student and academic affairs, and constitutional issues affecting higher education. The division serves as the University's primary liaison to the North Carolina Department of Justice for purposes of ensuring appropriate management of the University's litigation matters and is responsible for developing and implementing policies and procedures to promote awareness and compliance University system-wide with all applicable federal, state, and local laws, regulations, and administrative requirements.

Minimum Education, Experience, and Skills
Graduate of an ABA-accredited law school, admission to the North Carolina bar, and five years of legal experience, including substantial trial and/or appellate litigation experience in state and federal proceedings.

Preferred Education, Experience, and Skills
Experience handling complex commercial and employment matters

Classification: Attorney
Appointment Type: Permanent
Full-Time/Part-Time: Full-Time
Employment Type: EHRA
EHRA Category: Exempt Professional Staff (EPS)
Recruitment Salary Range: Commensurate with experience and education.
Location: Raleigh, NC USA
Position Number: 20033256
Special Instructions to Applicants: Confidential review of applications will begin immediately, and the position remains open until filled.

Equal Employment Opportunity and Other Information
The UNC System Office (includes PBS NC, NCSEAA, and NC Arboretum) is an equal opportunity and affirmative action employer. All qualified applicants will receive consideration for employment without regard to age, color, disability, gender identity, genetic information, national origin, race, religion, sex, sexual orientation, or status as a protected veteran.
The UNC System Office (includes PBS NC, NCSEAA, and NC Arboretum) is a VEVRAA Federal Contractor.
To claim veteran's preference, all eligible persons must indicate their eligibility as requested on the application. A DD Form 214, Certificate of Release or Discharge from Active Duty, may be required later in the selection process.
The UNC System Office (includes PBS NC, NCSEAA, and NC Arboretum) participates in E-Verify. Federal law requires all employers to verify the identity and employment eligibility of all persons hired to work in the United States.

Human Resources Contact Information
Applicants needing assistance with the application process are asked to contact: recruiter@northcarolina.edu.