Closing Date: 27th March, 2026
Description:
AgencyOffice of Administrative Hearings
Division:
Rules
Job Classification Title
Attorney I (NS)
Attorney I (NS)
Position Number
65019485
65019485
Grade
LG07
About Us:
An independent forum for prompt and impartial resolution of administrative law contested cases involving citizens and state agencies, investigation of alleged unlawful employment practices in state government, and codifying administrative rules.
Description of Work:
LG07
About Us:
An independent forum for prompt and impartial resolution of administrative law contested cases involving citizens and state agencies, investigation of alleged unlawful employment practices in state government, and codifying administrative rules.
Description of Work:
The primary function of the commission counsel is to advise the RRC whether to approve a rule, object to a rule, or take some other action. The RRC is an independent commission staffed by the Rules Division of the Office of Administrative Hearings (OAH). Because the members of the RRC are not required to have rulemaking experience or to be licensed attorneys, it relies on the attorneys in the Rules Division for sound, consistent and independent legal advice regarding what action to take with respect to a rule. In addition to advice regarding new or modified permanent and temporary rules, commission counsel also advises the RRC regarding review and expiration of existing rules. Commission counsel reviews and analyzes existing rules of agencies subject to G.S. 150B and advises the RRC as to what actions to take regarding these rules.
Knowledge Skills and Abilities/Management Preferences
This position is located in the Office of Administrative Hearings, Rules Division. This position provides professional legal services, rendering staff support and advice to the Rules Review Commission. This position reviews permanent and temporary rules adopted by state government agencies and advises the Rules Review Commission on whether those rules are within the authority delegated to the agency by the General Assembly and are otherwise adopted in accordance with the Administrative Procedure Act. Rules must be approved by the Commission to be entered into the North Carolina Administrative Code in order to become law. This employee consults with state agencies to prepare rules for approval as required by the rulemaking process and also consults with interested persons from the public to facilitate the submission of information utilized by agencies and the Commission in making decisions whether to approve rules. This employee also participates in the existing rules review recently enacted by the General Assembly and advises the Commission regarding the classification of rules.
Pursuant to Article 2A of the APA, this employee renders professional opinions to the Commission. This position is an employee of the Office of Administrative Hearings and reports to the Director of APA services/Codifier of Rules. The Commission Counsel will also serve in any position and render any services required by the agency when requested by the Chief Administrative Law Judge or the Director of APA Services/Codifier of Rules.
Knowledge, Skills and Abilities / Competencies:
Management Preference:
One year of legal experience in State Government or experience related to the interpretation of State regulations
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.
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.
This position is located in the Office of Administrative Hearings, Rules Division. This position provides professional legal services, rendering staff support and advice to the Rules Review Commission. This position reviews permanent and temporary rules adopted by state government agencies and advises the Rules Review Commission on whether those rules are within the authority delegated to the agency by the General Assembly and are otherwise adopted in accordance with the Administrative Procedure Act. Rules must be approved by the Commission to be entered into the North Carolina Administrative Code in order to become law. This employee consults with state agencies to prepare rules for approval as required by the rulemaking process and also consults with interested persons from the public to facilitate the submission of information utilized by agencies and the Commission in making decisions whether to approve rules. This employee also participates in the existing rules review recently enacted by the General Assembly and advises the Commission regarding the classification of rules.
Pursuant to Article 2A of the APA, this employee renders professional opinions to the Commission. This position is an employee of the Office of Administrative Hearings and reports to the Director of APA services/Codifier of Rules. The Commission Counsel will also serve in any position and render any services required by the agency when requested by the Chief Administrative Law Judge or the Director of APA Services/Codifier of Rules.
Knowledge, Skills and Abilities / Competencies:
- Knowledge of the N.C. General Statutes in general, and the rule-making provisions of the Administrative Procedure Act (Chapter 150B) in specific
- Demonstrated strong attention to detail, demonstrated ability to work independently and within deadlines
- Demonstrated knowledge of techniques for research, interpretation, and analysis of laws, rules, court decisions and legal documents, and demonstrated ability to communicate these interpretations clearly and logically in oral and written form
Management Preference:
One year of legal experience in State Government or experience related to the interpretation of State regulations
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.
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.