Attorney I

Closing Date: 7th October, 2025

Description:

Description of Work:
~Recruitment Range: $73,208 – $75,000/LG07~

~Posting for Internal Nc Secretary of State Employees Only~
The North Carolina Department of The Secretary of State Is the Heartbeat of The Business Community Promoting Economic Growth and Protecting the Public from Financial Harm. the Department Works with Business, Banking and Legal Communities to Strengthen Our State's Economy with A State-Of-The-Art System of Reliable Business and Governmental Records. We Also Safeguard Individuals and Businesses Against Fraud.

Description of Work: The Securities Division Is Seeking an Attorney I – Enforcement Attorney to Render Legal Advice and Counsel on 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 78 A), the North Carolina Investment Advisers Act, Including the Uniform Athlete Agents Act (n.C.G.S. Chapter 78 C), the North Carolina Commodities Act (n.C.G.S. Chapter 78 D) 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.

• Attorneys with Securities Industry Experience Are Encouraged to Apply.
• This Position May Require Occasional In-State and Out-Of-State Travel for Training, Seminars, Court Appearances 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 Determination Is Based upon The Candidate's Education and Experience Related to The Position, as Well as Departmental Budget and Equity Considerations.

Knowledge, Skills and Abilities / Competencies:
Management Preferences:

• Qualified Applicants Must Document on The Application that They Possess All of The Following:
• Knowledge of And the Ability to Interpret and Apply Provisions of The Federal Securities Laws and The North Carolina Securities, Investment Adviser, Commodities Acts and Their Related Administrative Regulations.
• Ability to Independently Negotiate and Litigate Complex Administrative or Criminal Matters.
• Experience Analyzing Facts, Evidence, Investigative Reports, Accounting or Business Records in Order to Identify Fraud or Misconduct.
• Ability to Respond to Internal and External Inquiries in A Clear and Concise Manner.
• Ability to Prioritize Tasks and Consistently Meet Deadlines.
• *a Writing Sample May Be Requested.

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. 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.

Supplemental and Contact Information:
To Apply for This Position, Please Click the "apply" Link on The Government Jobs Website or Visit Job Opportunitieswith 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 23 a (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.

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