Regulatory Counsel I - Rules & Policy Review

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

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.