Attorney I

State of North Carolina; Wake Forest (NC); On-site; USD 65,000 - 90,000; Full time

Job summary

The Office of Administrative Hearings in North Carolina seeks an Attorney I (NS) to provide professional legal support in the Rules Division. You will review permanent and temporary agency rules for authority and compliance with the Administrative Procedure Act, ensuring they may become law after Commission approval.

You will collaborate with state agencies, prepare rule submissions for approval, and assist in rule classification and periodic review mandated by the General Assembly.

Qualifications

• Knowledge of administrative law, the rulemaking process, and the Administrative Procedure Act.
• Ability to provide professional legal services, including analyzing regulatory language, and drafting legal opinions.
• Ability to draft memoranda and reports as well as present legal analysis.

Responsibilities

• Review permanent and temporary rules to determine authority and compliance with the Administrative Procedure Act.
• Assist the Rules Review Commission in preparing rules for approval and submission to the NC Administrative Code.
• Consult with state agencies and the public to facilitate information used during rule review.
• Participate in periodic review of existing rules and advise on rule classifications.

Skills

Administrative law

Rulemaking process

Administrative Procedure Act

Legal opinions

Draft memoranda and reports

Education

Licensed to practice law (NC State Bar)

Job description

Agency

Office of Administrative Hearings

Division

Rules

Job Classification Title

Attorney I (NS)

Position Number

65044585

Grade

LG07

About Us

An 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 Work

This position is located within the Office of Administrative Hearings, Rules Division, and provides professional legal support to the Rules Review Commission. The role involves reviewing permanent and temporary rules adopted by state agencies to determine whether they fall within the authority delegated by the General Assembly and comply with the requirements of the Administrative Procedure Act. The Commission must approve these rules before they can be incorporated into the North Carolina Administrative Code and become law.

The employee works closely with state agencies to assist in preparing rules for approval and consults with members of the public to facilitate the submission of information used by agencies and the Commission during rule review. The position also participates in the periodic review of existing rules, as mandated by the General Assembly, and advises the Commission on appropriate rule classifications.

Knowledge Skills and Abilities/Management Preferences

• Knowledge of administrative law, the rulemaking process, and the Administrative Procedure Act.
• Ability to provide professional legal services, including analyzing regulatory language, and drafting legal opinions.
• Ability to draft memoranda and reports as well as present legal analysis.

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. 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 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

Helen M Dicken

Recruiter Email

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