Attorney II

ATTORNEY II
Salary Range:       $105,418 - $166,618

Primary Purpose of Position 
The primary purpose of this position is to represent the Department in Child Protective Services actions and to ensure that the legal needs of the program are being met. This attorney is also tasked with coordinating legal training for child welfare workers and other workers as designated by the Director and providing advice and assistance as to the release of legal information to other agencies and entities. This Attorney will provide assistance in Child Support and Adult Services matters when requested to do so by the other Attorney IIs or by workers and will also provide assistance to other Attorney IIs when requested to do so in appellate Child Welfare cases.

Knowledge, Skills, and Abilities 
Considerable knowledge of case, statutory, regulatory, and common law. Considerable knowledge of judicial and quasi-judicial procedures and the rules of evidence. Ability to conduct civil or criminal litigation. Ability to interpret and apply constitutional provisions, statutes, administrative regulations, court decisions, and other precedents. Ability to analyze facts, evidence, and legal instruments. Ability to express conclusions and arguments clearly and logically in oral and written form. Ability to maintain effective working relationships. 

Minimum Education and Experience 
Graduation from a recognized school of law and one year of professional legal experience; or an equivalent combination of training and experience. License to practice law in the State of North Carolina. Valid North Carolina driver's license required. Bilinguals encouraged to apply. DD 214 is required from applicants claiming a military preference.

Position # 810603                                                                  
Closing Date:        11/06/2026


To apply and review other available employment opportunities visit the Pitt County Government website at:   www.pittcountync.gov. 
Pitt County is an Equal Opportunity Employer
Contact Information:
Pitt County Government Human Resources
1717 W. 5^th Street
Greenville, NC  27834
252-902-3051
Jobline:  252-902-1001
www.pittcountync.gov