Attorney II

Buncombe County Government

. Serve as legal counsel and provide a full range of legal services for cases associated with the Department of Social Services of Buncombe County .

Posted 11/2/2026full-timeAsheville • North Carolina • United StatesJunior💰 $93,859 - $119,059 per yearWebsite

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Core Competencies

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Demonstrates expertise in litigation, legal document preparation, and courtroom representation, with a strong focus on family and juvenile law. Possesses thorough knowledge of state and federal laws related to Social Services and the ability to effectively communicate legal concepts.

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Juris Doctor DegreeLicense To Practice Law In North CarolinaLitigation ExperienceFamily And Juvenile Law KnowledgeLegal Document Preparation

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Hard Skills

LitigationLegal Document DraftingCourtroom RepresentationLegal ResearchTrial ExperienceNegotiationLegal Opinion PreparationJudicial Procedures KnowledgeEvidence Rules KnowledgeSocial Services Law Knowledge

Soft Skills

Effective CommunicationAdvocacyTraining And Mentoring

Industry Keywords

Social ServicesChild Protective ServicesAdult Protective ServicesCivil LawCourt Processes

About the role

Key responsibilities & impact

Serve as legal counsel and provide a full range of legal services for cases associated with the Department of Social Services of Buncombe County
Conduct litigation and manage an assigned caseload with designated court weeks
Draft legal documents, including petitions, motions, appeals, court orders, correspondence, reports, and legal briefs
Represent the Agency through court proceedings
Advise and advocate for clients
Prepare for and conduct complex courtroom, administrative, and appellate litigation
Negotiate settlements and prepare legal opinions on Social Work Division rules and operations
Manage Juvenile Court caseload
Draft court orders or oversee drafting by Paralegal staff
Answer questions from Social Workers
Provide training to staff regarding court processes and procedures
Perform other related duties as assigned
Report directly to the Supervising Attorney

Requirements

What you’ll need

Juris Doctor degree
Graduation from a recognized school of law
At least one (1) year of professional legal experience, or an equivalent combination of training and experience
License to practice law in the State of North Carolina
Litigation experience
Experience in the general practice of law with trial experience
Experience in family and juvenile law preferred
Thorough knowledge of state and federal law and regulations pertaining to Social Services
Thorough knowledge of the principles and procedures of civil law, especially child protective services and adult protective services
Knowledge of legal research and investigation methodology, judicial procedures, and rules of evidence
Skill in preparing and presenting court cases
Ability to interpret and apply laws and court decisions and use legal source materials and technical research
Ability to prepare correspondence, reports, legal briefs, petitions, motions, and other documents
Ability to communicate effectively orally and in writing

Benefits

Comp & perks

Hybrid in-person/remote work option, consistent with Buncombe County’s remote policy
Positions approved for remote work allow employees to live within a 2-hour drive from the assigned Buncombe County facility