Closing Date: 22nd April, 2024
Description:
Description of Work:We're hiring for an Assistant General Counsel to join our amazing General Counsel Office within the NC Department of Adult Correction. This position is intended to support primarily, though not exclusively, the Division of Prisons, Division of Health Services, and other divisions or sections as needed.
This position reports to a Deputy General Counsel and will provide the following legal services:
- Work collaboratively with the North Carolina Attorney General's Office, especially the Public Safety Section, to provide guidance as necessary or as requested regarding statutes, policies, and rules applicable to correctional and medical issues and related litigation;
- Serve as a liaison between DAC and the Attorney General's Office;
- Assist with policy development and the legal review of proposed policy documents, standard operating procedures (SOP's) and other documents;
- Provide assistance with drafting, revising, and evaluating legal instruments, including contracts, memoranda of understanding, statutes or legislative proposals, and settlement agreements;
- Provide other legal advice and assistance to Department administration, management, and staff as needed.
The employee is expected to work independently with periodic general review from the supervisor. The employee must use good judgment, demonstrate initiative, and exercise discretion in dealing with sensitive or confidential issues or information. Complex or controversial problems are discussed with the supervisor on an as-needed basis. The supervisor provides verbal guidance and conducts annual performance reviews. Supervision is also received through review of reports and discussions as to the status of assignments.
The O?ce of General Counsel (OGC) provides to executive and administrative management oral and written legal opinions on laws, constitutional provisions, administrative rules and regulations, court decisions, and other precedents impacting DAC's policies, procedures, and operations. This section drafts and reviews 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 o?cials including legislators, judicial o?cials, law enforcement personnel, and citizens about the department's policies and practices and the statutes and regulations it enforces. The OGC provides timely and accurate legal advice on a wide variety of relevant topics to executive staff and staff in the field. The office also works closely with trial counsel at the North Carolina Department of Justice on all litigation involving the Department.
**This position is eligible for a flexible/hybrid telework schedule under the State of NC Telework Program.**
**This is a Repost. Previous applicants need to re-apply to be considered.**
This is a full-time position (40 hours per week) with State Benefits (https://oshr.nc.gov/state-employee-resources/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.
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:
Management Preferences:
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 https://oshr.nc.gov/experience-guide for details.
Juris Doctor from an appropriately accredited institution.
**This is a Repost. Previous applicants need to re-apply to be considered.**
This is a full-time position (40 hours per week) with State Benefits (https://oshr.nc.gov/state-employee-resources/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.
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:
- Working knowledge in interpreting and applying laws, provisions, statutes, administrative regulations, court decisions, other legal documents; etc.
- Proven ability in research and analytical skills.
- Ability to analyze fact, evidence and legal documents
- Ability to express legal interpretations or conclusions of law clearly and logically in oral and written form.
Management Preferences:
- Licensed to Practice Law in North Carolina
- A strong desire to work in state government
- Demonstrated ability to work independently, establish priorities and meet deadlines in response to work flow
- Personal interest in researching and addressing a multitude of legal issues related to the Department
- Ability to maintain effective working relationships with Department managers, the public and other persons contacted in the course of work
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 https://oshr.nc.gov/experience-guide for details.
Juris Doctor from an appropriately accredited institution.
