Attorney II pay range
State of North Carolina · class code 32000126
- Class code
- 32000126
- Pay group
- LG07
- Pay unit
- Year
- State
- North Carolina
- The State of North Carolina published pay range for Attorney II is $76,041 to $133,071 per year.
- North Carolina Office of State Human Resources (OSHR) keys this classification as class code 32000126.
- 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 independently prepare for and conduct courtroom and administrative litigation, negotiate settlements of cases, prepare legal opinions on rules and operations of an agency, and resolve complaints or answer inquiries on legal issues from the public. Technical guidance is typically available from section or division heads. Employees may represent the State in criminal appeal cases as assigned. Employees may argue cases before the appellate courts, assist agency officials in drafting proposed legislation or internal rules, and perform related duties as required.
Knowledge, skills and abilities
Working knowledge of case, statutory, regulatory, and common law. Working 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 qualifications
Licensed to practice law by the North Carolina State Bar and one year of professional legal experience. 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 II in other states
| State | Minimum | Maximum | Per year at full time |
|---|---|---|---|
| Alabama | $65,436 | $109,982 | $65,436 to $109,982 |
| Arkansas | $85,943 | $127,195 | $85,943 to $127,195 |
| Mississippi | $66,944 | $117,651 | $66,944 to $117,651 |
| Nebraska | $30.06 | $44.31 | $62,516 to $92,156 |
| Oklahoma | $45,321 | $186,919 | $45,321 to $186,919 |
| South Carolina | $67,728 | $121,890 | $67,728 to $121,890 |
| Texas | $65,104 | $106,634 | $65,104 to $106,634 |
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.