Assistant General Counsel

Currently, we are hiring for 2 positions for Assistant Agency General Counsel I.

These Assistant General Counsel positions are responsible for providing legal advice, liability prevention strategies, and risk management services for the Department. The position will serve as an Assistant to a Deputy General Counsel and will assist in providing management with mature and experienced day to day legal services and guidance in all aspects of its functions. This position is intended to primarily support, though not exclusively, the Division of Institutions, Division of Comprehensive Health Services, and other divisions or sections as needed or assigned.

Responsibilities include, but are not limited to:

• Provides legal advice for complex or novel legal issues, and is required to effectively interpret and apply laws, state and federal constitutional provisions, statutes, administrative regulations, and court decisions to facts specific to the Department’s operation
• Works collaboratively with, and serve as a liaison to, the North Carolina Attorney General’s Office, specifically the Public Safety and Tort Claims Section, to assist in responding to discovery requests or to provide guidance as necessary, or as requested, regarding statutes, policies, and rules applicable to related litigation
• Assists with policy development and the legal review of proposed policy documents, standard operating procedures, internal investigations, and other documents
• Provides assistance with drafting, revising, and evaluating legal instruments, including contracts, memoranda of understanding, statutes or other legislative proposals, and settlement agreements
• Assists in managing and responding to legal process the Department receives, including subpoenas and court orders
• Upon request, the position will appear in Court on behalf of the State and as the Departmental representative at mediations and settlement conferences
• Performs any additional legal duties assigned

Note: These positions ordinarily work forty hours a week, 8:00 am - 5:00 pm, Monday through Friday. The work schedule often extends beyond the eight-hour day, due to unanticipated demands requiring schedule changes. The employee is expected to work independently with periodic general review from the supervisor. Work occasionally requires travel within the state.

This is a full-time position (40 hours per week) withState Benefits.

Note to Current State Employees: 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. If selected for this position, a new salary will be recalculated taking into consideration the quantity of relevant education and experience, funding availability, and internal equity. Based upon these factors, a pay increase MAY result.

Salary

• $84,878 - $148,537/year

Qualifications

Knowledge, Skills and Abilities / Competencies

The Knowledge, Skills, and Abilities listed below, along with the Minimum Education and Experience requirements, are REQUIRED to qualify for this position. We will not review resumes in lieu of the Experience and Education listed on the application. To qualify for this position, applicants must document on the application that they possess ALL of the following:

• Experience with statutory, case and regulatory law
• Demonstrated knowledge of management principles, techniques and practices of the agency’s organization and objectives
• Experience creatively developing case strategy and tactics

Management Preferences:

• Understanding & knowledge to interpret and apply laws, constitutional provisions, statutes, administrative regulations, and court decisions
• Ability to analyze complex legal problems and render formal opinions
• Ability to plan and support the development of others
• Skill in directing employees and programs in various areas of responsibility

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 year of education OR years of directly related experience, OR a combination of both. See https://oshr.nc.gov/experience-guide for details.

• Licensed to practice law by the North Carolina State Bar and two 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.

Other Information

333 Fayetteville St

Raleigh, North Carolina, 27603

How to Apply

Come Join Us to Make a Difference!

Department of Adult Correction is one of the largest state agencies with more than 19,000 employees. It is responsible for safeguarding and preserving the lives and property of its citizens through prevention, protection, and preparation as well as the care, custody, and supervision of all adults sentenced after conviction for violating North Carolina laws. This department includes State Prisons with custody, healthcare, and facility operations staff as well as the division of Community Supervision. Other divisions include Administration, Compliance & Accreditation, Comprehensive Health Services, Internal Affairs & Intelligence Operations, Post-Release Supervision & Parole Commission, and Rehabilitation & Reentry.

DAC uses the Merit-Based Recruitment and Selection Plan to fill positions subject to the State Human Resources Act with the most qualified individuals. Hiring salary will be based on relevant qualifications, internal equity, and budgetary considerations pertinent to the advertised position. It is critical to our screening and salary determination process that applications contain comprehensive information.

Information should be provided in the appropriate areas to include the beginning and ending dates of jobs worked, education with the date graduated, all work experience, and certificates/licenses. Resumes will not be accepted in lieu of completing this application. Answers to Supplemental Questions must refer to the education or work experience listed on this application to receive credit. Degrees must be received from appropriately accredited institutions.

• Applicants seeking Veteran's Preference must attach a DD-214 Member-4 Form (Certificate of Release or Discharge from Active Duty) to their applications.
• Applicants seeking National Guard Preference must attach a NGB 23A (RPAS) if they are a current member of the NC National Guard in good standing. If a former member of the NC National Guard who served for at least 6 years and was discharged under honorable conditions, they must attach either a DD256 or NGB 22.
• If applicants earned college credit hours but did not complete a degree program, they must attach an unofficial transcript to each application to receive credit for this education.
• If applying for a position certified through the NC Dept. of Justice - Criminal Justice Standards Division, click this link for specific certification requirements: Correctional & Probation/Parole Officer Certification.
• The NC Dept. of Adult Correction must adhere to the US Dept. of Justice Final Rule on the "National Standards to Prevent, Detect, and Respond to Prison Rape." Click this link for information on hiring and promotion prohibition requirements for all positions in the NC Dept. of Adult Correction: PREA Hiring and Promotion Prohibitions.

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 and click "Application Status." If you are selected for an interview, you will be contacted by management. 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 Anchal Mishra at anchal.mishra@dac.nc.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.