Chief Deputy General Counsel [INTERNAL to State Government]
State of North Carolina See More Job Openings by This Employer
- Description of Work
This is an INTERNAL POSTING open ONLY to current North Carolina State Government and UNC System employees and eligible RIF candidates. Temporary employees are eligible to apply. Are you looking to advance your legal career in a challenging and rewarding executive position advising a complex agency? Consider this Chief Deputy General Counsel position with DPS!We value our employees and are committed to providing flexibility in work schedules. This position qualifies for teleworking on a part-time basis as part of the State Telework Program.The Chief Deputy General Counsel is a senior legal advisor for the North Carolina Department of Public Safety. The Chief Deputy is responsible for providing legal advice, liability prevention strategies, and risk management services for the Department. This position is a member of the executive management team, and works with executive management to develop or refine short and long-term plans concerning any facet of agency operations.Job duties for this position include:- Providing legal assistance for constitutional, unique, and/or complex legal issues including issues without legal precedent, to include conducting factual research; analyzing information; rendering formal opinions; and creatively developing case strategies, arguments, and litigation strategies
- Negotiating on behalf of the agency, including reviewing and drafting legal documents, opinions, legislation, and administrative rules
- Maintaining an in-depth knowledge of agency operations and programs
- Providing expertise in all relevant fields of law including statutory, case, and regulatory law
- Serving as second in command for the General Counsel and providing critical back-up coverage to the General Counsel on department-wide legal and policy matters
- Overseeing the daily operations of the General Counsel's Office including planning and supervising legal matters assigned to all General Counsel attorneys
- Supervising all Deputy General Counsels and Assistant General Counsels within the Office of General Counsel
This position requires the ability to:- Plan and support the development of others, including serving as a coach or mentor to other attorneys
- Coordinate and facilitate work teams consisting of multiple attorneys and other staff
- Determine skills of work teams and monitor teams' progress in assigned tasks to ensure objectives are accomplished
- Interpret and apply laws, constitutional provisions, statutes, administrative regulations, and court decisions
- Investigate complex legal claims and formulate defenses
- Assist DOJ in legal cases related to DPS including preparation and organization of witnesses and exhibits, and preparation of persuasive appellate briefs and other appellate documents in cases involving a variety of complexity of facts or issues
- Understand the role of DPS as an agency and the services provided to clients and the State
- Draft statutes and rules and amendments which have a broad impact on client programs, or which create new programs
This is a full-time position (40 hours per week) with State Benefits, including paid vacation, paid sick leave, paid holidays, retirement, and health insurance. To view an example of total compensation, please click here NC OSHR: Total Compensation Calculator.About the Office of the General Counsel:The Office of the General Counsel (OGC) provides to executive management and managers oral and formal written legal opinions on laws, constitutional provisions, administrative rules and regulations, court decisions, and other precedents impacting the department's policies and operational procedures. This section drafts departmental rules and regulations, operational guidelines, contracts, department-sponsored legislation, and other legal documents. Attorneys in the OGC provide oral and written responses to inquiries by federal, state, and local officials including legislators, judicial officials, law enforcement personnel, and citizens about the department's policies and practices and the statutes and regulations it enforces. The OGC advises the Secretary and executive management on the merits of litigation against or on behalf of the department.- Knowledge, Skills and Abilities / Competencies
DPS uses the Merit-Based Recruitment and Selection Plan to fill positions subject to the State Human Resources Act with the most qualified individuals.
The Knowledge, Skills and Abilities (KSAs) listed below, along with the Minimum Education and Experience(E&E)are REQUIRED to qualify for this position. All work history and education (including accurate dates of employment/attendance)must be documented on the application. Supplemental Questions are also a required part of the application: answers must reference education or work experience listed on the application. A complete, all-inclusive application maximizes an applicant’s potential to qualify for the position, as well as the highest possible salary. Salary will be based on relevant qualifications, internal equity, and budgetary considerations pertinent to the advertised position. Click here for more information and application resources.
[Resumes may be attached as a supplement to the application but are not a substitution for a complete application.]
To qualify for this position, applicants must demonstrate ALL of the following KSAs:
Experience analyzing complex and/or novel legal problems and rendering formal opinions or responses
Experience managing staff, including planning the work of others and supporting staff development
Experience drafting statutes, rules, and/or amendments
- Minimum Education and Experience Requirements
- 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 details.Licensed to practice law by the North Carolina State Bar and four years of progressively responsible professional legal experience.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.
- Supplemental and Contact Information
The North Carolina Department of Public Safety (DPS) is an Equal Opportunity Employer who embraces an Employment First philosophy which consists of complying with all federal laws, state laws and Executive Orders. Consistent with the Americans with Disabilities Act (ADA), we are committed to full inclusion of qualified applicants and will review requests for reasonable accommodation to perform essential job functions during the hiring process or while on the job.
Public Service Loan Forgiveness Program
For applicants with student loans, becoming a state employee may include eligibility for the Public Service Loan Forgiveness Program. Visit www.studentaid.gov to learn more.
Transcripts
Attaching transcripts is optional, however, we recommend applicants attach unofficial transcripts to assist in providing credit for education including in substituting education gained for experience. Additionally, qualifying for some positions may require validating hours of coursework in a specific field of study and transcripts are crucial to awarding credit. Degrees and transcripts must be achieved from an appropriately accredited college or university.
Applicants who earned college credit hours but did not complete a degree program, must attach an unofficial transcript to receive credit for education.
International degrees and transcripts must be evaluated for accreditation by a recognized evaluation service by the closing date of this posting. Failure to provide documentation may result in ineligibility. The National Association of Credential Evaluation Services (NACES) has several options to provide credential verification: https://www.naces.org/members.
Military Experience
Applicants seeking Veteran's Preference must attach a DD-214 Form (Certificate of Release or Discharge from Active Duty that includes Character of Discharge - Member 4 or Service 2 form) to the application.
Applicants seeking National Guard Preference:
A current member of the North Carolina National Guard in good standing must attach a NGB 23A (RPAS).
A former member of the North Carolina National Guard who served for at least 6 years and were discharged under honorable conditions, must attach either a DD256 or NGB 22.
The NC Dept. of Public Safety must adhere to the US Dept. of Justice Final Rule on the "National Standards to Prevent, Detect, and Respond to Prison Rape." PREA Hiring and Promotion Prohibitions
Due to the volume of applications received, we are unable to provide information regarding the status of your application. Please log in to your Government Jobs account and click "Application Status." If you are selected for an interview, you will be contacted by the hiring manager. If you are no longer under consideration, you will receive an email notification.
For technical issues with your application, please call the GovernmentJobs.com Applicant Support Help Line at 855-524-5627. If there are any questions about this posting other than your application status, please contact Faith Riggsbee at faith.riggsbee@ncdps.gov.
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