Licensed U.S. Attorney – Tort Claims Rep

Position Overview
The Plaintiff seeks a Licensed U.S. Attorney (admitted to practice in North Carolina) to formally represent an already‑completed lawsuit involving state‑agency negligence under the North Carolina Tort Claims Act (N.C.G.S. § 143‑291 et seq.). All filings, affidavits, exhibits, and supporting materials are prepared. The attorney’s role is to enter appearance, review the completed claim, file it with the NC Industrial Commission, and represent the Plaintiff throughout proceedings.

Key Responsibilities
Legal Representation — Serve as counsel of record before the NC Industrial Commission.
Filing Review — Review the completed lawsuit package for compliance and accuracy.
Formal Submission — File the claim through the NCIC Electronic Document Filing Portal.
Case Strategy — Prepare procedural strategy for hearings and evidence presentation.
Communication — Act as the Plaintiff’s official representative in all Commission communications.
Hearing Representation — Attend hearings and present arguments.
Settlement Negotiation — Engage in settlement discussions if appropriate.

Required Qualifications
Licensed Attorney in the United States, admitted to practice in North Carolina.
Experience with Tort Claims Act cases or administrative litigation preferred.
Ability to adopt and represent a fully prepared lawsuit without needing to draft from scratch.

Case Highlights
Lawsuit is already completed.
All exhibits, affidavits, and factual records are prepared.
Attorney is needed only for representation, filing, and hearings.
Case involves museum negligence, custodial duty breaches, and scientific asset mishandling.


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