Attorney I pay range
State of North Carolina · class code 32000125
- Class code
- 32000125
- Pay group
- LG07
- Pay unit
- Year
- State
- North Carolina
- The State of North Carolina published pay range for Attorney I is $76,041 to $133,071 per year.
- North Carolina Office of State Human Resources (OSHR) keys this classification as class code 32000125.
- This is the range the plan authorises, not the salary of any individual employee.
Class specification
The OSHR class specification for this class is published by North Carolina Office of State Human Resources (OSHR). The passages below are quoted from it as published, not paraphrased, and cut to their opening sentences; the full specification is the authority on duties and qualifications. It was last revised 06/2018.
What the state says the job is
Employees in this class perform duties indicative of an entry level legal professional. Employees provide legal representation and advice in support of agencies and commissions of the State of NC concerning administrative matters and enforcement of NC General Statutes. Due to limited trial experience, employees may argue more routine cases before the appellate courts, represent the State on the appeal of criminal cases, and support higher level attorneys in more complex cases. Employees conduct research, draft legal instruments and documents, resolve complaints, and respond to inquiries on legal issues from the public. In addition to consulting with attorneys and program personnel, contacts may include attorneys for adverse parties, court administrators and reporters, judges, other state, federal and local officials.
Knowledge, skills and abilities
Basic knowledge of case, statutory, regulatory, and common law. Basic knowledge of judicial and quasi-judicial procedures regarding the rules of evidence. Basic knowledge of the rules of evidence. Ability to perform legal research in accordance with initial guidance as to methods of approach, source materials available, and policy and precedent of the office. Ability to understand and interpret constitutional provisions, statutes, administrative regulations, and 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 qualifications
Licensed to practice law by the North Carolina State Bar. NOTE: GS 114-2 and 114-6 make it the duty of the Attorney General of NC to represent the State of North Carolina in all litigation unless another statute specifically states otherwise. <h2
Quoted from the OSHR class specification, read 2026-10-21.
Where this comes from
North Carolina Office of State Human Resources (OSHR) publishes this figure in OSHR salary schedules, joined to Class Specifications. Every number on this page is read from that document; nothing is estimated, modelled or averaged.
Job titles and their salary grades come from the Class Specifications, joined to the salary schedule.
Nearby classes in North Carolina
Attorney I in other states
| State | Minimum | Maximum | Per year at full time |
|---|---|---|---|
| Alabama | $59,273 | $99,670 | $59,273 to $99,670 |
| Arkansas | $71,027 | $105,120 | $71,027 to $105,120 |
| Mississippi | $56,346 | $99,024 | $56,346 to $99,024 |
| Nebraska | $26.00 | $38.33 | $54,090 to $79,735 |
| Oklahoma | $40,829 | $178,547 | $40,829 to $178,547 |
| South Carolina | $58,854 | $105,978 | $58,854 to $105,978 |
| Texas | $57,614 | $93,138 | $57,614 to $93,138 |
Each state publishes its own range for a classification with this exact title. Duties, grade structures and bargaining units differ between states, so read each class page before comparing.