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***This position is designated as Exempt Statutory and is not subject to all provisions of the State Human Resources Act.***
Recruitment Range: $89,775 - $140,050
Salary Grade: LG09
Depending on business need and job suitability, this position may be a candidate for telework, subject to management approval.
Building careers, one step at a time. The Legal Services section of the North Carolina Department of Commerce, Division of Employment Security (“DES”), consists of a lead Division Counsel, a Deputy Division Counsel, six (6) staff attorneys, and eight (8) paralegals/legal assistants. The section provides legal services to all sections and employees of DES located anywhere within the State of North Carolina, and other services as directed by the General Counsel, the Assistant Secretary of Commerce – DES, or the Secretary of Commerce. The position reports to the General Counsel for the Department of Commerce, who reports to the Secretary of Commerce.
Subject to appropriate legal restrictions, the Division Counsel, each of their subordinate attorneys, and their respective paralegals/legal assistants are required to provide information about and/or explanations of laws, regulations, policies, procedures, rules and actions of DES — regardless of the program to which to they relate — to the general public; federal, state, and local elected and appointed governmental officials; employees and other representatives of other federal, state and local governmental agencies; private and public sector employers; labor unions; judicial and other court personnel; parties to quasi-judicial and administrative proceedings before DES and other administrative agencies; etc. In addition, the Division Counsel is responsible for issuing advisory opinions and interpretations regarding laws, regulations, policies and rules, as requested by the public, General Counsel, Secretary of Commerce, Assistant Secretary of Commerce – DES, program managers, and other DES personnel.
Duties for this position include:
- Responsible for overseeing, supervising, managing and directing the activities of a team consisting of a Deputy Division Counsel, six (6) staff attorneys and eight (8) paralegals/legal assistants who are responsible for all legal matters and issues affecting DES.
- Represent DES in internal administrative appeals hearings and other proceedings.
- Provide legal support to DES’s Board of Review.
- Represent DES, its personnel, and other stakeholders in litigation in federal and state courts and administrative agencies.
- Advise DES senior management and other stakeholders on various legal and operational issues relating to and arising out of DES’s activities and responsibilities.
- Provide legal representation, advice, counsel and guidance to DES as to all matters of a legal, quasi-legal, legislative and various internal and external policy matters relevant to DES.
- Provide representation, advice, counsel and guidance related to the various programs administered according to federal and state laws, and all other matters arising under applicable federal, state and local laws, regulations, policies and rules, including but not limited to federal and state constitutional issues, bankruptcy, contracts, employment, finance, labor relations, personal and real property, tax, workers compensation, procurement, etc.
- Respond timely and accurately to inquiries from the public, various state and federal agencies, and public records requests in accordance with the Department’s policy. This includes reviewing and drafting appropriate agreements for requests for sensitive or confidential information subject to protection under state and/or federal law.
This position is located at 700 Wade Avenue, Raleigh, NC 27605. Depending on business need and job suitability, this position may be a candidate for telework, subject to management approval.
Salary- $89,775 - $201,994/year
Knowledge, Skills and Abilities / Competencies
Qualified applicants must submit an application that clearly reflects work experience that demonstrates the following:
- Comprehensive knowledge of the laws and principles governing employment security, unemployment insurance, confidentiality and data security, procurement, and labor/personnel law, including the State Human Resources Act, Americans with Disabilities Act, Fair Labor Standards Act, Family Medical Leave Act, and Title VII of the Civil Rights Act of 1964.
- Demonstrated skills and abilities needed to litigate complex federal and state cases involving issues relating to discrimination, harassment and retaliation.
- Demonstrated ability to handle complex issues of confidentiality, data security and data security breaches.
- Demonstrated experience perform strategic case management through analysis, research, planning, developing and executing an effective litigation strategy to achieve desired result(s) in novel or complex cases.
- Demonstrated experience preparing persuasive appellate briefs and other appellate documents in cases involving novel or complex facts or legal issues; and ability to conduct appellate oral arguments in cases involving complex facts or novel legal issues, including the ability to listen, analyze and respond to questions from the appellate courts.
- Previous experience overseeing, supervising, managing and directing the activities of subordinates, as well as coaching them and assisting them in developing their professional talents.
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 oshr.nc.gov/experience-guide for detail.
- Licensed to practice law by the North Carolina State Bar and four years of progressively responsible professional legal experience.
Raleigh, North Carolina, 27603 How to Apply
For consideration for this vacancy, all applicants must complete an on-line application using this link, http://www.oshr.nc.gov/jobs/index.html. If multiple applications are submitted to an individual posting, only the most recent application received prior to the posting close date will be evaluated for the consideration. Applications for positions requiring specific coursework must be accompanied by a copy of the applicant's transcript.
***INCLUDE ALL RELEVANT EDUCATION, WORK EXPERIENCE IN THE DESIGNATED EDUCATION AND WORK HISTORY SECTION ON THE FORMAL APPLICATION***
Applications with "see attached" or resumes in lieu of completed education and work experience on the formal application will be deemed incomplete and will not be eligible for consideration for the vacancy.
Applicants requesting and receiving an accommodation under the Americans with Disabilities Act (ADA) are eligible to submit paper applications via mail or by fax.
Applicants seeking Veteran's Preference must attach a DD form 214, Certificate of Release or Discharge from Active Duty, along with your application.
Applicants seeking National Guard Preference must attach a NGB 23A (RPAS) if you are a current member of the NC National Guard in good standing. If you are a former member of the NC National Guard who served for at least 6 years and was discharged under honorable conditions, you must attach either a DD256 or NGB 22.
Re-Entry for Formerly Incarcerated Individuals
Our Agency supports the Governor’s Executive Order 303 which seeks to re-employ individuals that were previously incarcerated. Formerly incarcerated individuals are invited to apply for any vacant Commerce position(s) in which they believe they are qualified.
If you have student loans, becoming a state employee includes eligibility for the Public Service Loan Forgiveness Program. Visit www.studentaid.gov to learn more.
Applicants may check the status of their application for a vacancy at any time by logging in to the government jobs system using the above link. Once the applicant has logged in, the status of each submitted application is documented next to each vacancy for which he/she has applied.
Please note: This position is subject to a National and International Background Investigation and/or Fingerprinting as required by applicable law.
By providing the requested information, you certify that you have given true, accurate and complete information on this attachment to the best of your knowledge. In the event confirmation is needed in connection with your work, you authorize educational institutions, associations, registration and licensing boards, and others to furnish whatever detail is available concerning your qualifications. You authorize investigation of all statements made in this application and understand that false information or documentation, or a failure to disclose relevant information may be grounds for rejection of your application, disciplinary action or dismissal if you are employed, and(or) criminal action. You further understand that dismissal upon employment shall be mandatory if fraudulent disclosures are given to meet position qualifications (Authority: GS 126-30, GS 14- 122.1)
For technical issues with your application, please call the NeoGov Help Line at 1-855-524-5627.
Due to the volume of applications received, we are unable to provide information regarding the status of your application over the phone. To check the status of your application, please log in to your account. Processing applications will take an average of 6 – 8 weeks due to the high volume of applications received. It is not necessary to contact the Human Resources Office to check the status of an application.
Melissa Link
Lead HR Recruitment & Salary Administration Technician
North Carolina Department of Commerce
Office#: (984) 236-5968
Fax#: (919) 341-6086
NOTE: For temporary, contract or other supplemental staffing appointments: There are no paid leave, retirement or other benefits associated with these appointment types.
For permanent and time-limited appointments:Eligible employees have benefits that include employee health insurance options, standard and supplemental retirement plans, NC Flex (a variety of high-quality, low-cost benefits on a pre-tax basis), and paid vacation, sick, and community service leave, to name a few. Paid parental leave is available for eligible employees. Some benefits require 30 + hours work/week for participation.
