Public Records Counsel for County Government

Wake County; Raleigh (NC); On-site; USD 105,000 - 147,000; Full time

Job summary

Wake County is seeking an Assistant County Attorney with strong public records law experience to counsel county departments and employees on related statutes and retention requirements. The role involves handling complex records requests in partnership with the Communications Department and providing legal advice on retention matters.

The ideal candidate holds a Juris Doctorate, is admitted to the North Carolina Bar, and has at least three years of practice.

Qualifications

• Juris Doctorate from an accredited school of law.
• Three years of experience as a practicing attorney.
• North Carolina Bar License.
• Equivalent education and experience are NOT accepted.

Responsibilities

• Counsel county departments and employees on North Carolina public records law and retention requirements.
• Handle responses to complex, sensitive, or high-volume public records requests in collaboration with the Communications Department.
• Provide legal advice related to public records requests and retention requirements.

Skills

Public records law

Legal advisement

Communication

Independent judgment

Education

Juris Doctorate

North Carolina Bar License

Job description

Wake County is seeking an Assistant County Attorney with strong public records law experience to counsel county departments and employees on related statutes and retention requirements. The role involves handling complex records requests in partnership with the Communications Department and providing legal advice on retention matters.

The ideal candidate holds a Juris Doctorate, is admitted to the North Carolina Bar, and has at least three years of practice.