Attorney I

State of North Carolina - Administrative Hearings; North Carolina; On-site; USD 65,000 - 85,000; Full time

Job summary

State of North Carolina - Administrative Hearings is seeking an Attorney I (NS) to provide legal representation and advice in support of state agencies and commissions in administrative matters. Duties include researching, drafting instruments, resolving complaints, and responding to public inquiries, with opportunities to argue routine cases before appellate courts as trial experience develops.

Licensed to practice law by the North Carolina State Bar is required.

Qualifications

• Basic knowledge of case, statutory, regulatory, and common law.
• Basic knowledge of judicial and quasi-judicial procedures regarding the rules of evidence.
• Ability to analyze facts, evidence, and legal instruments.
• Ability to express conclusions and arguments clearly and logically in oral and written form.

Responsibilities

• Provide legal representation and advice in support of State agencies and commissions.
• Conduct legal research and draft instruments and documents.
• Resolve complaints and respond to inquiries from the public.
• May argue routine cases before appellate courts and support higher level attorneys.

Skills

Legal research

Evidence rules

Oral advocacy

Written advocacy

Constitutional interpretation

Education

Licensed to practice law by NC State Bar

Job description

AgencyOffice of Administrative HearingsDivisionRulesJob Classification TitleAttorney I (NS)Position Number65044585GradeLG07About UsAn independent forum for prompt and impartial resolution of administrative law contested cases involving citizens and state agencies, investigation of alleged unlawful employment practices in state government, and codifying administrative rules.Description of WorkEmployees 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. Oversight and instruction are provided by the supervisor and senior level attorneys.Knowledge Skills and Abilities/Management PreferencesBasic 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 Education and ExperienceSome 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. 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.EEO StatementT he 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:Helen M DickenRecruiter Email:[e-mail]