Industrial Commission Litigation Counsel

About the Opportunity
The Industrial Commission Litigation Counsel will serve as a key
member of the legal team in the Office of Legal Affairs at the UNC System
Office. This role will focus primarily on handling workers' compensation claims
and tort claims filed with the North Carolina Industrial Commission on behalf
of the University. Case assignments could arise from any of the seventeen
campuses of the University of North Carolina System and the System Office
itself.

The Industrial Commission Litigation Counsel will be responsible
for providing legal advice and representation related to these claims,
including appearances before the North Carolina Industrial Commission,
conducting discovery, negotiating settlements, and managing all aspects of
litigation. This position offers a strong opportunity for practitioners seeking
frequent administrative litigation experience and an expanded understanding of
public-sector risk management and workplace injury law.

The attorney will work collaboratively with colleagues in the UNC
System Office, attorneys at constituent institutions, the North Carolina
Department of Justice, and outside counsel as needed. The role reports to the Litigation
Counsel and is part of a high-performing legal team committed to professional
excellence, integrity, sound judgment, and collegiality.

This position is funded through a shared services agreement.

Salary range information is available upon request or may be provided in
accordance with UNC System Office compensation guidelines.

This position is an onsite work arrangement and will work five days per week onsite 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 four years of legal experience, including substantial trial and/or appellate litigation experience in state and federal proceedings.

Preferred Education, Experience, and Skills
Experience managing workers' compensation claims
Experience handling tort claims before the North Carolina
Industrial Commission

• Classification: Attorney
• Appointment Type: Permanent
• Full-Time/Part-Time: Full-Time
• Employment Type: EHRA
• EHRA Category: Exempt Professional Staff (EPS)
• Location: Raleigh, NC USA
• Position Number: 20071365
• 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.