Attorney III

~RECRUITMENT RANGE: $84,878 – $103,069/LG08~

The North Carolina DepartmentoftheSecretaryofState, Securities Division’s mission is to protect North Carolina investors. Consistent with that purpose, the Securities Division seeks to ensure a competitive securities market in North Carolina and increase investor confidence in the securities industry through education outreach, compliance and enforcement actions.

The Securities Division is seeking an Enforcement Attorney to render legal advice and counsel on highly complex and novel issues to the agency. The major functions of this position is evaluating and litigating cases within our Enforcement Section. The position requires an experienced attorney to investigate and enforce the North Carolina Securities Act (N.C.G.S. Chapter 78A), the North Carolina Investment Advisers Act, including the Uniform Athlete Agents Act (N.C.G.S. Chapter 78C), the North Carolina Commodities Act (N.C.G.S. Chapter 78D) and other statutes under the authority of the Secretary of State. This attorney works with significant independence and must be able to conduct, manage and/or guide securities and other financial fraud investigations. The major functions of this position involve administrative hearings, criminal prosecution, trial litigation, pre-trial and trial responsibilities, as well as administrative rule-making duties. This attorney may act as a liaison on securities administrative issues with other state regulators, attorneys, and industry leaders. This attorney may supervise the daily work of financial investigators, paralegals or other administrative staff members.

• Attorneys with administrative, banking, insurance, compliance or consumer protection litigation experience are encouraged to apply.
• This position may require occasional in-state and out-of-state travel for training, seminars or conferences.
• This position may be eligible for an alternate worksite arrangement in accordance with the Secretary of State’s Teleworking Policy, but must permanently reside within 50 miles from the Securities Division office in Raleigh, North Carolina.

Salary

• $84,878 - $148,537/year

Qualifications

Knowledge, Skills and Abilities / Competencies

Qualified applicants must document on the application that they possess all of the following:

• Ability to independently litigate complex administrative and/or criminal cases.
• Knowledge of and the ability to interpret and apply provisions of the Federal and North Carolina securities, investment adviser, commodities, athlete agent laws and their related administrative regulations.
• Knowledge of the North Carolina Administrative Procedures Act and rule-making process.
• Skill in utilizing investigative techniques and practices in the areas of financial/securities fraud or regulatory compliance.
• Skill in conducting research and drafting memorandum, pleadings, opinions, legislation or rules in a clear and precise language.
• Skill in timely responding to internal requests and external inquiries via written and oral communication in a clear and concise manner.
• Ability to prioritize and ensure timely compliance with timekeeping and case reporting requirements.
• Ability to organize, lead and supervise the enforcement action plans of financial investigators, paralegals, and/or other junior staff.

MANAGEMENT PREFERRENCES:

• Significant administrative or regulatory litigation experience.
• Experience supervising, directing and evaluating the daily work of subordinates.
• Experience rendering advice to a law enforcement organization
• Strong negotiation and project management skills.

** If offered a position, a writing sample may be required.

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 the Education and Experience Equivalency Guide for details.

Licensed to practice law by the North Carolina State Bar and three years of progressively responsible professional legal experience.

Other Information

333 Fayetteville St

Raleigh, North Carolina, 27603

How to Apply

To apply for this position, please click the "Apply" link on the Government Jobs website or visit Job Opportunities with the Secretary of State to complete an online application.

Applications that include "see attached" or rely solely on resumes instead of completing the formal application's education and work experience sections will be considered incomplete and ineligible for consideration for the vacancy. Unless explicitly requested in the vacancy announcement (e.g., transcripts, proof of licensure or certification), all attachments are considered optional and will not be reviewed during the initial screening to assess the applicant's eligibility for the vacancy.

Applicants seeking Veteran's Preference must attach a DD Form 214, Certificate of Release or Discharge from Active Duty, along with their application.

Applicants seeking National Guard Preference must attach a NGB 23A (RPAS) if currently serving as a member of the NC National Guard in good standing. If you are a former member of the NC National Guard with a service tenure of at least 6 years and an honorable discharge, please attach either a DD256 or NGB 22.

The North Carolina Department of the Secretary of State is committed to Equal Opportunity Employment and employs the Merit-Based Recruitment and Selection Plan to fill positions subject to the State Human Resources Act with the most qualified candidates. The actual salary will be determined based on relevant competencies, knowledge, skills, and abilities, as well as considerations for internal equity and budgetary considerations pertinent to the advertised position.

State Employees are encouraged to apply for positions of interest even if the salary grade is the same as, or lower than their current position.

The State of North Carolina offers health insurance, twelve paid holidays, one personal observance leave day, generous vacation and sick leave accrual, dental and vision coverage, and additional insurance options, along with retirement benefits. Detailed information about our benefits can be found at NC OSHR: Benefits.

If you are having technical issues submitting your application, please call the NC Office of State Human Resources at 984-236-0800.

For further information, please contact:

APRIL TIBBS, ASSISTANT HR DIRECTOR
North Carolina Secretary of State
Human Resources | Old Revenue Building
2 S. Salisbury Street | Raleigh, NC 27601
Phone: (919) 814-5331 | Fax: (919) 814-5395
Email: atibbs@sosnc.gov

Benefits

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.