Appeals Referee - Licensed Attorney

North Carolina Judicial Branch; North Carolina; On-site; USD 70,000 - 75,000; Full time

Benefits offered by this job

Health insurance

State retirement

Job summary

The North Carolina Department of Commerce, Division of Employment Security, is seeking an Agency Legal Consultant I (NS) to preside over hearings and render decisions on contested UI matters. This full-time role requires a North Carolina law license and a JD. The recruitment range is $69,704–$74,912 and includes state benefits.

Experience in administrative law and strong legal analysis is essential. Applicants must be licensed to practice law in North Carolina and demonstrate ability to

Qualifications

• Basic knowledge of principles and practices of administrative law.
• Ability to interpret laws, rules, regulations, and court decisions.
• Ability to analyze facts, evidence, and legal documents.
• Ability to express legal interpretations clearly in oral and written form.
• Ability to maintain effective relationships with the public and others contacted.

Responsibilities

• Preside over quasi-judicial evidentiary hearings on contested UI claims and related matters.
• Provide professional, knowledgeable customer service to hearing parties, witnesses and legal representatives.

Skills

Administrative law

Legal interpretation

Legal analysis

Oral/written communication

Public/consumer relations

Education

Juris Doctor (JD)

Job description

Agency

Dept of Commerce

Division

Employment Security

Job Classification Title

Agency Legal Consultant I (NS)

Position Number

60077987

Grade

LG06

About Us

The North Carolina Department of Commerce is the state's lead agency for economic, community and workforce development. The department works with local, regional, national and international organizations to fulfill its mission to improve the economic well-being and quality of life for all North Carolinians.

The Department connects businesses with the site locations, workforce and infrastructure they need to succeed in one of the nation's top states for business. We also connect local communities with the grants and funding they need to attract new business and ensure future prosperity.

Description of Work

The posting will close and stop accepting applications at 11:59 pm on the night prior to the closing date posted above.

Recruitment range is $69,704-$74,912

TO BE CONSIDERED FOR THIS POSITION, APPLICANTS MUST BE LICENSED TO PRACTICE LAW IN THE STATE OF NORTH CAROLINA.

North Carolina Law License Information:

Applicants must indicate their North Carolina Law License in the Certification section of the application. Select “Law License North Carolina State Bar Association” from the Certification dropdown menu and enter your North Carolina Bar number in the Certification Number field.

This is a full-time position (40 hours per week) with State Benefits, including health insurance, as well as retirement.

Description of Work:

As presiding Appeals Referee, this position must provide hearing parties, witnesses and authorized legal representatives a full, fair and complete hearing on contested issues and any issues that may arise in the course of the hearing process, finding facts that are relevant and applying the appropriate law to the facts they find. This position must provide professional, knowledgeable customer service to hearing parties, witnesses and legal representatives.

About the Division:

The Division of Employment Security is responsible for the administration of the unemployment insurance program in the state of North Carolina. This program is a federal-state partnership, funded by federal and state unemployment taxes, which employers pay on the wages of their employees. Benefits are paid to eligible workers who lose their job through no fault of their own and are able, available, and actively seeking work

Knowledge Skills and Abilities/Management Preferences

To receive credit for your work history and credentials, you must provide the information on the application form. Any information omitted from the application form, listed as general statements, or on an attachment will not be considered for qualifying credit. We will not review resumes in lieu of Experience and Education listed on the application (additional statement below under Supplemental and Contact Information).

Applicants who possess the following qualifications may receive management preference:

• Basic knowledge of the principles and practices of administrative law.
• Ability to interpret laws, rules, regulations, and court decisions.
• Ability to analyze facts, evidence, and legal documents.
• Ability to express legal interpretations or conclusions of law clearly and logically in oral and written form.
• Ability to maintain effective working relationships with the public and other persons contacted in the course

Purpose of organizational unit

The primary purpose of the Appeals Referee, is to preside over quasi-judicial evidentiary hearings on all manner of contested claims for UI benefits, UI fraud and requests for relief of UI benefit charges, and render decisions that, subject to further appeal to the appointed NC Board of Review or thereafter to the Courts, are the final agency decisions.

Incentives of NC State Employment:

We value our employees and offer a wide variety of competitive and family-friendly benefits. Benefits to include:

• 12 Annual Paid Holidays and monthly accrual of vacation and sick leave
• North Carolina State Health Plan administered by Aetna
• Supplemental Benefits including Flexible Spending Accounts, Accident Insurance, Cancer & Specified Disease, Critical Illness, Dental, and Vision
• NC State Retirement(TSERS), 401(k), and 457 savings plans
• WeSave Employee Discounts
• Eligibility for Public Service Loan Forgiveness Program

Learn more about new hire resources, safety, health, and wellness information, leave options, employee discounts and more by selecting benefits link.

It is critical to our screening and salary determination process that applications contain comprehensive information. Information should be provided in the appropriate areas to include all work experience, the beginning and ending dates of jobs worked, education with the graduation date, and certificates/licenses. Any information omitted from the application cannot be considered in screening for qualifying credit. Hiring salary will be based on relevant qualifications, internal equity, and budgetary considerations pertinent to the advertised position.

Supplemental and Contact Information

The North Carolina Department of Commerce is an Equal Opportunity Employer who embraces an Employment First philosophy which consists of complying with all federal laws, state laws,and Executive Orders. We are committed to reviewing requests for reasonable accommodation at any time during the hiring process or while on the job. Commerce does not provide employment visa sponsorship. Applicants must be legally authorized to work in the United States at the time of hire and throughout employment.

Re-Entry for Formerly Incarcerated Individuals

Our Agency supports the Governor's Executive Order 303 which seeks to re-employ individuals that were previously incarcerated. Formerly incarcerated individuals are invited to apply for any vacant Commerce position(s) in which they believe they are qualified.

Please note: This position is subject to a National and International Background Investigation and/or Fingerprinting as required by applicable law.

By providing the requested information, you certify that you have given true, accurate and complete information on this attachment to the best of your knowledge. In the event confirmation is needed in connection with your work, you authorize educational institutions, associations, registration and licensing boards, and others to furnish whatever detail is available concerning your qualifications. You authorize investigation of all statements made in this application and understand that false information or documentation, or a failure to disclose relevant information may be grounds for rejection of your application, disciplinary action or dismissal if you are employed, and(or) criminal action. You further understand that dismissal upon employment shall be mandatory if fraudulent disclosures are given to meet position qualifications (Authority: GS 126-30, GS 14- 122.1).

Minimum Education and Experience

Juris Doctor from an appropriately accredited institution.

Special Requirement

 Pursuant to NCGS 96-15(c) the job of Appeals Referee/ALC I requires an active license to practice law in North Carolina.

EEO Statement

The State of North Carolina is an Equal Employment Opportunity Employer and dedicated to providing employees with a work environment free from all forms of unlawful employment discrimination, harassment, or retaliation. The state provides reasonable accommodation to employees and applicants with disabilities; known limitations related to pregnancy, childbirth, or related medical conditions; and for religious beliefs, observances, and practices.