Attorney III pay range
State of North Carolina · class code 32000127
- Class code
- 32000127
- Pay group
- LG08
- Pay unit
- Year
- State
- North Carolina
- The State of North Carolina published pay range for Attorney III is $91,249 to $159,686 per year.
- North Carolina Office of State Human Resources (OSHR) keys this classification as class code 32000127.
- 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 advanced legal support work for agencies and commissions of the State. Employees independently provide counsel and conduct litigation in an area of legal specialization. Work involves preparing and conducting cases and providing counsel and rendering legal opinion in the area of specialization which is characterized by complex statutes and regulations, absence of defined precedent, and constitutional issues. Work may involve leadership of lower level attorneys for larger, broader cases. Employees function independently with minimal technical supervision from section supervisors. Employees may represent the State in criminal appeals and perform related duties as required.
Knowledge, skills and abilities
Considerable knowledge of case, statutory, regulatory, and common law. Considerable knowledge of judicial and quasi-judicial procedures. Ability to conduct complex civil or criminal litigation in trial and appellate courts. Ability to interpret and apply laws, constitutional provisions, statutes, administrative regulations, and court decisions. Ability to analyze facts, evidence, and legal instruments. Ability to express conclusions and arguments clearly and logically in oral and written form. Ability to analyze legal problems and render formal opinions. Ability to establish and maintain effective working relationships.
Minimum qualifications
Licensed to practice law by the North Carolina State Bar and three years of progressively responsible 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 III in other states
| State | Minimum | Maximum | Per year at full time |
|---|---|---|---|
| Alabama | $88,087 | $148,210 | $88,087 to $148,210 |
| Arkansas | $114,390 | $169,298 | $114,390 to $169,298 |
| California | $10,852 | $15,325 | $130,224 to $183,900 |
| Mississippi | $91,555 | $160,903 | $91,555 to $160,903 |
| Nebraska | $36.79 | $55.18 | $76,527 to $114,783 |
| Oklahoma | $50,759 | $192,725 | $50,759 to $192,725 |
| South Carolina | $81,192 | $146,166 | $81,192 to $146,166 |
| Texas | $76,530 | $129,430 | $76,530 to $129,430 |
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.