Assistant Agency General Counsel

North Carolina Judicial Branch; North Carolina; On-site; USD 91,000 - 120,000; Full time

Job summary

The North Carolina State Highway Patrol seeks two Assistant Attorney General Counsels to join the Office of the General Counsel. These roles provide legal counsel, advise on liability prevention, and manage risk for the department.

Responsibilities include evaluating personnel matters, handling records requests, drafting opinions, reviewing contracts, and delivering training curricula to NCSHP members. Strong knowledge of statutory and regulatory law is essential.

Qualifications

• Knowledge of statutory, case law and regulatory law affecting agency operations.
• Ability to interpret laws, statutes, regulations and court decisions.
• Ability to analyze problems and render sound legal advice.

Responsibilities

• Assist in evaluating personnel and workers' compensation matters and coordinate with staff and Attorney General's Office Attorneys.
• Assist with evaluating and responding to records requests; ensure statutory compliance.
• Responsible for policy review, drafting legal opinions, and timely legal research.
• Work with Procurement to review contract issues as needed.
• Assist in providing and overseeing training and advice on constitutional and statutory law for NCSHP.

Skills

Statutory law

Case law

Regulatory law

Legal research

Legal writing

Records requests

Policy review

Contract review

Training development

Job description

Agency

NC State Highway Patrol

Division

NC State Highway Patrol

Job Classification Title

Assistant Agency General Counsel I (NS)

Position Number

60030904

Grade

LG08

About Us

The North Carolina State Highway Patrol's primary mission is to reduce collisions and make the highways of North Carolina as safe as possible. The NCSHP has more than 1,600 troopers who cover nearly 80,000 miles of North Carolina roadways, more than any other state except Texas. In addition to enforcing the state's traffic laws, state troopers also guide traffic during hurricane evacuations, re-route traffic around hazardous chemical spills, and they stand ready should any act of terrorism occur. State Troopers are committed to protecting North Carolina's motoring public.

Description of Work

The North Carolina State Highway Patrol is seeking two highly qualified and motivated Assistant Attorney General Counsels to join our legal team. The Assistant General Counsel positions will both act as members of the Office of the General Counsel (OGC) and provides legal counsel for the NCSHP. Position will assist the General Counsel and Deputy General Counsel in addressing legal issues affecting the department, delivers legal guidance, recommends liability prevention strategies, and manages risk.

Knowledge Skills and Abilities/Management Preferences

Key Responsibilities

• Assists in evaluating and managing personnel and workers' compensation matters and coordinates with staff and Attorney General's Office Attorneys to ensure compliance with controlling law.
• Assists with evaluating and responding to records requests, including, but not limited to subpoenas; public records requests, preservation letters, and legal proceedings for the production of NCSHP records; and requests for disclosure and petitions for release of NCSHP custodial law enforcement agency recordings (collectively "records requests") to ensure statutory compliance and that Communications, media relations, and public relations are handled in a legally defensible manner. Aids in appropriately processing, organizing, and responding to a variety of records requests.
• Responsible for policy review, drafting legal opinions, and performing timely and accurate research on a variety of issues.
• Works with the NCSHP Procurement Section to review various contract issues on an as-needed basis.
• Assists in providing and overseeing specialized training and advice on all aspects of constitutional and statutory law affecting the NCSHP and assists the OGC in providing legal instruction and advice to NCSHP members including the development of training curricula, delivery of course materials in basic and advanced schools and classes, and service as legal advisor on internal NCSHP risk management boards.

Note: Job postings close at 11:59:59 p.m. the night before the listed Posting End Date above.

Recruitment Range: $91,249-$120,000Annually

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, listed under the text resume section, or on an attachment will not be considered for qualifying credit.

Candidates meet the minimum qualifications of this position if they meet the minimum education and experience listed on the vacancy announcement. Vacancy specific knowledge, skills, and abilities (KSAs) and/or management preferences are not required. If you possess any of the following skills or qualifications, please include them in your application:

• Demonstrated knowledge of statutory, case law, and regulatory law, particularly regarding the areas of employment, State personnel, workers' compensation, and public records. Demonstrated knowledge of management principles, techniques, and practices of NCSHP policies and objectives.
• Demonstrated experience in interpreting and applying laws, constitutional provisions, statutes, administrative regulations, and court decisions.
• Demonstrated skill to creatively develop case strategies and tactics.
• Demonstrated experience in analyzing complex legal problems and render sound legal advice.

Position/Physical Requirements

• Typical work schedule: Monday-Friday; 8:00am-5:00pm
• Additional work hours may be required to meet daily priorities and to accomplish division and department missions.
• The work schedule often extends beyond the eight-hour day, particularly during the legislative session, due to unanticipated demands requiring significant schedule changes.
• Work occasionally requires travel within the state.

Note: Qualified recommended applicant(s) must undergo and successfully pass:

• Criminal Background Investigation
• Drug Screening Test

This position is located at:

512 N. Salisbury Street

Raleigh, NC 27610

Minimum Education and Experience

Some state job postings say you can qualify by an “equivalent combination of education and experience.” If that language appears below, then you may qualify through EITHER years of education OR years of directly related experience, OR a combination of both. See the Education and Experience Equivalency Guide for details.

Licensed to practice law by the North Carolina State Bar

AND

two 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.

The Office of the General Counsel (OGC) provides to executive management and NCSHP managers oral and formal written legal opinions on laws, constitutional provisions, administrative rules and regulations, court decisions, and other precedents impacting the NCSHP's policies and operational procedures. Attorneys in the OGC provide oral and written responses to inquiries by federal, State, and local officials including legislators, judicial officials, law enforcement personnel, and citizens about the NCSHP's policies and practices and the statutes and regulations it enforces. The OGC advises the NCSHP Commander and executive management on the merits of litigation against or on behalf of the department. We are an Employment First state, ensuring that people with disabilities have equal opportunities to succeed in the state government workplace. NCSHP supports pay equity for women, establish paid parental leave for birth, adoption, and foster care, and implement fair chance policies. Join a team that welcomes, values, respects and supports all members of our work community.

Application Resources

Be sure to complete the application in its entirety.

Resumes will not be accepted in lieu of completing this application.

• Information should be provided in the appropriate areas, to include the following: Education, including high school and all degrees obtained, Work Experience, and Certificates & Licenses. It is critical to our screening and salary determination process that applications contain comprehensive candidate information.
• Due to the volume of applications received, we are unable to provide information regarding the status of your application. The hiring process may take several weeks.
• Be sure to complete the application in full. Applicants are unable to submit more than one application to an individual posting. Only one application received prior to the closing date will be accepted. Applications must be submitted by 11:59:59 PM on the night prior to the closing date.

Degree/College Credit Verification

Degrees must be received from appropriately accredited institutions. Transcripts, and degree evaluations may be uploaded with your application. If you have student loans, becoming a state employee includes eligibility for the Public Service Loan Forgiveness Program. Visit www.studentaid.gov to learn more.

Veteran’s and National Guard Preference

Applicants seeking Veteran’s Preference must attach a DD Form 214, Certificate of Release or Discharge from Active Duty, along with the state application.

Applicants seeking National Guard Preference must attach an NGB 23A (RPAS), along with the state application if they are a current member of the NC National Guard in good standing.

Applicants who are former member of either the NC Army National Guard or the NC Air National Guard, with honorable discharge and six years of creditable service must attach a copy of the DD 256 or NGB 22, along with the state application.

ADA Accommodations

Consistent with the Americans with Disabilities Act (ADA) and the Pregnant Workers Fairness Act (PWFA), NCSHP is committed to the full inclusion of all qualified individuals. As part of this commitment, NCSHP will ensure that persons with disabilities, or known limitations covered by the PWFA, are provided reasonable accommodations. If reasonable accommodation is needed to participate in the job application or interview process, please contact the person indicated below.

Employment Eligibility

It is the policy of the State of North Carolina and NCSHP that all employees provide proof of employment eligibility (immigration and naturalization) before or on the first day of employment. We participate in E-Verify (Employment Eligibility Verification System).

CONTACT INFORMATION:

North Carolina State Highway Patrol

512 North Salisbury Street

Raleigh, NC 27610

Email: [e-mail]

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.

Recruiter:

Angela Anita Avant-Jones

Recruiter Email:

[e-mail]