Closing Date: 19th December, 2025
Description:
AgencyNC State Highway Patrol
Division:
NC State Highway Patrol
Job Classification Title
Assistant Agency General Counsel I (NS)
Assistant Agency General Counsel I (NS)
Position Number
65042881
65042881
Grade
LG08
About Us:
The North Carolina State Highway Patrol's primary mission is to reduce collisions and make the highways of North Carolina as safe as possible. The NCSHP has more than 1,600 troopers who cover nearly 80,000 miles of North Carolina roadways, more than any other state except Texas. In addition to enforcing the state's traffic laws, state troopers also guide traffic during hurricane evacuations, re-route traffic around hazardous chemical spills, and they stand ready should any act of terrorism occur. State Troopers are committed to protecting North Carolina's motoring public.
Description of Work:
LG08
About Us:
The North Carolina State Highway Patrol's primary mission is to reduce collisions and make the highways of North Carolina as safe as possible. The NCSHP has more than 1,600 troopers who cover nearly 80,000 miles of North Carolina roadways, more than any other state except Texas. In addition to enforcing the state's traffic laws, state troopers also guide traffic during hurricane evacuations, re-route traffic around hazardous chemical spills, and they stand ready should any act of terrorism occur. State Troopers are committed to protecting North Carolina's motoring public.
Description of Work:
The NC State Highway Patrol is seeking an enthusiastic individual to join our team as the Assistant Agency General Counsel. The Assistant General Counsel is a member of the Office of the General Counsel (OGC) and provides legal counsel for the NC State Highway Patrol (NCSHP). The Assistant General Counsel assists the General Counsel and Deputy General Counsel in addressing legal issues affecting the department, delivers legal guidance, recommends liability prevention strategies, and manages risk.
Knowledge Skills and Abilities/Management Preferences
Salary Range: $87,849-$97,000 Salary Grade: LG08
This position is deemed eligible for hybrid telework under SHP's Telework Policy.
Click here (https://oshr.nc.gov/state-employee-resources/benefits) to learn about employee perks and benefits
Click here (https://oshr.nc.gov/state-employee-resources/classification-compensation/total-compensation-calculator) to see the Total Compensation Calculator
Key responsibilities include but are not limited to:
Position/Physical Requirements:
Typical work schedule: Monday-Friday; 8:00am-5:00pm ).
Salary Range: $87,849-$97,000 Salary Grade: LG08
This position is deemed eligible for hybrid telework under SHP's Telework Policy.
Click here (https://oshr.nc.gov/state-employee-resources/benefits) to learn about employee perks and benefits
Click here (https://oshr.nc.gov/state-employee-resources/classification-compensation/total-compensation-calculator) to see the Total Compensation Calculator
Key responsibilities include but are not limited to:
- Conducts research, draft legal documents, resolve complaints, and respond to inquiries for agencies.
- Reviews and draft legislation and administrative rules.
- Provides legal and policy advice to the Agency Secretaries, Executive Management Teams and divisions.
- Coordinates legal responses to litigation with the Attorney General's Office, oversees the review and negotiation of all contracts and legal documents
- Serves, as needed, as the on-call legal advisor for the Commander, executive management, and NCSHP division directors.
Typical work schedule: Monday-Friday; 8:00am-5:00pm ).
Please Note: Qualified recommended applicant(s) must undergo and successfully pass:
To receive credit for your work history and credentials, you must provide the information on the application form. Any information omitted from the application form, listed as general statements, listed under the text resume section, or on an attachment will not be considered for qualifying credit.
Management Prefers:
Minimum Education and Experience:
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.
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 of 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.
The NC State Highway Patrol (NCSHP) selects applicants for employment based on required education and experience and job-related knowledge, skills, and abilities without regard to race, religion, color, national origin, sex, pregnancy, gender identity or expression, sexual orientation, age (40 or older), disability, National Guard or veteran status, genetic information, political affiliation, or political influence.
The Office of the General Counsel (OGC) provides to executive management and NCSHP managers oral and formal written legal opinions on laws, constitutional provisions, administrative rules and regulations, court decisions, and other precedents impacting the NCSHP's policies and operational procedures. The OGC drafts departmental rules and regulations, operational guidelines and policies, 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 NCSHP's policies and practices and the statutes and regulations it enforces. The OGC advises the NCSHP Commander and executive management on the merits of litigation against or on behalf of the department.
We are an Employment First (https://oshr.nc.gov/state-employee-resources/diversity-inclusion/resources/employment-first) state, ensuring that people with disabilities have equal opportunities to succeed in the state government workplace. NCSHP supports pay equity for women, establish paid parental leave for birth, adoption, and foster care, and implement fair chance policies. Join a team that welcomes, values, respects and supports all members of our work community.
The NCSHP 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 (https://www.prearesourcecenter.org/about/prison-rape-elimination-act)
Application Resources
State of North Carolina Hiring Process Information here. (https://oshr.nc.gov/work-nc/state-government-application-resources)
Be sure to complete the application in full. Resumes may be uploaded with your application but will not be accepted in lieu of a fully completed application and will not be considered for qualifying credit. "See Resume" or "See Attachment" will NOT be accepted.
Information should be provided in the appropriate areas, to include the following: Education, including high school and all degrees obtained, Work Experience, and Certificates & Licenses. It is critical to our screening and salary determination process that applications contain comprehensive candidate information.
Answers to Supplemental Questions are not a substitute for providing all relevant information within the body of your application. To receive credit for the supplemental questions, you must provide supporting information within the "Work Experience" section of the application, to support your answers.
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 11:59 PM on the closing date.
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. Upon the closing date, applications are "Under Review" and will be screened by Human Resources for the qualified applicants. The hiring process may take several weeks.
Degree/College Credit Verification
Degrees must be received from appropriately accredited institutions. Transcripts, and degree evaluations may be uploaded with your application. If you have student loans, becoming a state employee includes eligibility for the Public Service Loan Forgiveness Program. Visit www.studentaid.gov to learn more.
Veteran's and National Guard Preference
Applicants seeking Veteran's Preference must attach a DD Form 214, Certificate of Release or Discharge from Active Duty, along with the state application.
Applicants seeking National Guard Preference must attach an NGB 23A (RPAS), along with the state application if they are a current member of the NC National Guard in good standing.
Applicants who are former member of either the NC Army National Guard or the NC Air National Guard, with honorable discharge and six years of creditable service must attach a copy of the DD 256 or NGB 22, along with the state application.
- Criminal Background Investigation
- Drug Screening Test
Management Prefers:
- Thorough knowledge of statutory, case and regulatory law
- Thorough knowledge of management principles, techniques and practices of the agency's organization and objectives
- Ability to interpret and apply laws, constitutional provisions, statutes, administrative regulations, and court decisions
Minimum Education and Experience:
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.
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 of 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.
The NC State Highway Patrol (NCSHP) selects applicants for employment based on required education and experience and job-related knowledge, skills, and abilities without regard to race, religion, color, national origin, sex, pregnancy, gender identity or expression, sexual orientation, age (40 or older), disability, National Guard or veteran status, genetic information, political affiliation, or political influence.
The Office of the General Counsel (OGC) provides to executive management and NCSHP managers oral and formal written legal opinions on laws, constitutional provisions, administrative rules and regulations, court decisions, and other precedents impacting the NCSHP's policies and operational procedures. The OGC drafts departmental rules and regulations, operational guidelines and policies, 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 NCSHP's policies and practices and the statutes and regulations it enforces. The OGC advises the NCSHP Commander and executive management on the merits of litigation against or on behalf of the department.
We are an Employment First (https://oshr.nc.gov/state-employee-resources/diversity-inclusion/resources/employment-first) state, ensuring that people with disabilities have equal opportunities to succeed in the state government workplace. NCSHP supports pay equity for women, establish paid parental leave for birth, adoption, and foster care, and implement fair chance policies. Join a team that welcomes, values, respects and supports all members of our work community.
The NCSHP 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 (https://www.prearesourcecenter.org/about/prison-rape-elimination-act)
Application Resources
State of North Carolina Hiring Process Information here. (https://oshr.nc.gov/work-nc/state-government-application-resources)
Be sure to complete the application in full. Resumes may be uploaded with your application but will not be accepted in lieu of a fully completed application and will not be considered for qualifying credit. "See Resume" or "See Attachment" will NOT be accepted.
Information should be provided in the appropriate areas, to include the following: Education, including high school and all degrees obtained, Work Experience, and Certificates & Licenses. It is critical to our screening and salary determination process that applications contain comprehensive candidate information.
Answers to Supplemental Questions are not a substitute for providing all relevant information within the body of your application. To receive credit for the supplemental questions, you must provide supporting information within the "Work Experience" section of the application, to support your answers.
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 11:59 PM on the closing date.
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. Upon the closing date, applications are "Under Review" and will be screened by Human Resources for the qualified applicants. The hiring process may take several weeks.
Degree/College Credit Verification
Degrees must be received from appropriately accredited institutions. Transcripts, and degree evaluations may be uploaded with your application. If you have student loans, becoming a state employee includes eligibility for the Public Service Loan Forgiveness Program. Visit www.studentaid.gov to learn more.
Veteran's and National Guard Preference
Applicants seeking Veteran's Preference must attach a DD Form 214, Certificate of Release or Discharge from Active Duty, along with the state application.
Applicants seeking National Guard Preference must attach an NGB 23A (RPAS), along with the state application if they are a current member of the NC National Guard in good standing.
Applicants who are former member of either the NC Army National Guard or the NC Air National Guard, with honorable discharge and six years of creditable service must attach a copy of the DD 256 or NGB 22, along with the state application.