Entry-Level Administrative Law Attorney

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

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.