Special Deputy Attorney General/Section Head, Labor Section (60010262)
State of North Carolina See More Job Openings by This Employer
- Description of Work
The NC Department of Justice (NC DOJ) is looking for a leader, strategist, and partner to help us provide excellent representation and support to our client, the North Carolina Department of Labor (DOL). This position will be responsible for setting the tone and providing leadership and management for the NC DOJ's Labor Section. This work is precedent-setting and critical to ensuring that private employers and all State and local government agencies maintain a safe work environment for their employees. The Section is comprised of seven attorneys, a paralegal, and an administrative specialist. It is incumbent upon this position to have the ability to learn and develop a working understanding of the several regulatory acts enforced by DOL and have the ability to become an expert in the requirements and provisions of each of these acts. As a member of the management team, this position will be responsible for supporting the client and successfully balancing the needs of the NC DOJ and its initiatives.This position will act as advisor and legal representative to the DOL, including all of its divisions and bureaus, such as the Occupational Safety and Health Division; Human Resources Division; Boiler Safety Bureau; Elevator and Amusement Device Bureau (EAD); Wage and Hour Bureau; Retaliatory Employment Discrimination Bureau; Mine and Quarry Bureau; Consultative Services Bureau; Education, Training and Technical Assistance Bureau; and, Planning, Statistics and Information Management Bureau. The Section represents the DOL in all civil actions and administrative proceedings, including those involving the enforcement of the Occupational Safety and Health Act of North Carolina. In coordination with the Solicitor General's Office, attorneys in the Section handle cases from the trial stage and through all appellate stages. North Carolina is an Occupational Safety and Health Act (OSHA) – approved State Plan. With certain exceptions, DOL adopts federal OSHA standards; therefore, attorneys in the Section must gain command of the Federal Occupational Safety and Health Act of 1970, the Occupational Safety and Health Act of North Carolina, and the accompanying regulations and rules.This position is an excellent opportunity for an experienced civil litigator with management skills who wants to make a positive difference in North Carolina's workforce, and make a lasting impact on the everyday life of North Carolina citizens.
- Knowledge, Skills and Abilities / Competencies
- The Section Head must have the ability to learn and develop a working understanding of the several regulatory acts enforced by DOL and have the ability to become an expert in the requirements and provisions of each of these acts.Additionally, this position must have the:
- Ability to promptly make management and legal strategy decisions and promptly execute on those decisions.
- Thorough knowledge of case, statutory, regulatory, and common law.
- Ability to interpret and apply dense State statutory schemes with an overlay of Federal statutes, interpret and apply laws, constitutional provisions, statutes, administrative regulations, and court decisions.
- Ability to conduct complex civil litigation in specialized areas of law from the trial stage through the appellate stage.
- Ability to express conclusions and arguments clearly, concisely, and logically in oral and written form.
- Proven ability to use good judgment and discretion in performing one's job responsibilities and effectively collaborate with others throughout and outside of NC DOJ.
- Minimum Education and Experience Requirements
Licensed to practice law by the North Carolina State Bar and five 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.
Management preferences include:- Demonstrated strong interpersonal skills.
- Ability to independently develop creative solutions to legal issues and management challenges.
- Demonstrated ability to effectively collaborate with management, colleagues, team members, and clients.
- Ability to lead a team of specialized professionals effectively.
- Experience/knowledge in Occupational and Safety Health issues, employment law, and/or demonstrated ability to master technical areas of law.
- Experience independently litigating civil cases in a variety of forums, including administrative tribunals and State and Federal courts.
- Ability to multi-task and prioritize effectively, and lead others in the Section to the do the same.
- Supplemental and Contact Information
The NC DOJ accomplishes our goals through our DOJ Organizational Values of Public Service, Integrity, Excellence, Teamwork, Diversity, and Innovation. We encourage all qualified candidates who are committed to these values and want to make a difference in the lives of our citizens to apply for this opportunity.
Please be sure to complete the application in full.
Note the following: If multiple applications are submitted to an individual posting, only the most recent application received prior to the closing date will be accepted. Applications must be submitted by 5:00 PM on the closing date
Resumes and cover letters: To receive credit for your work history and credentials, you must list the information on the online application form. This information is used to determine if you meet the requirements of the position, and if you are selected, it is used to determine a salary offer.
Using the terms "See Resume" or "See Attachment" will not be accepted and your application will be rejected as incomplete. Cover letters are highly encouraged but not required.
Transcripts: Degrees must be received from appropriately accredited institutions. A copy of your transcripts indicating the degree received can be uploaded with your application.
If a transcript has been requested, your application will be considered incomplete if you do not provide one. Using a photograph of your diploma is not acceptable.
Credit for foreign degrees will only be given if verification of degree certification is attached to your application. Transcripts for foreign degrees have to be evaluated by an organization like World Education Services to determine US equivalency.
Any licenses or certificates must be included in the appropriate section of the application form.
If a writing sample has been requested, please attach to your application.
Veterans Preference: Applicants seeking Veteran's Preference must attach a copy of their DD-214 or discharge orders.
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.
Application status: To check the status of your application, please log in to your account. Upon the closing date, applications are "Under Review" and will be screened by Human Resources for the qualified applicants. The hiring process may take an average of 6 – 8 weeks. All applicants will be notified by email once a position is filled.
NeoGov Help Line: If you are having technical issues submitting your application, please call the NeoGov Help Line at 855-524-5627. If there are any questions about this posting, other than your application status, please contact the NC DOJ Human Resources office.
The NC Department of Justice is an Equal Opportunity Employer. The NC Department of Justice uses Merit-Based Recruitment to select from among the most qualified applicants to fill positions subject to the State Human Resources Act.
CONTACT INFORMATION:
NC Department of Justice
Human Resources Office
114 W. Edenton Street
Raleigh, NC 27603
919-716-6490
- $116,147 - $261,330/year
