What are the responsibilities and job description for the Attorney position at State of North Carolina?
Description of Work
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
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
All applicants must complete and submit a State application for employment using the new NEOGOV Online Job Application System (http://www.oshr.nc.gov/) for the State of North Carolina. To receive credit for your work history and credentials, you must list the information on the online application form. Any information omitted from the application cannot be considered for qualifying credit. Attached or incorporated resumes will be accepted, but will not be used for screening for qualifying credit. ("See Résumé" under work history is unacceptable.) Any information omitted from the application but included in the resume (text or attached) WILL NOT be considered as qualifying experience. Résumés are not accepted in lieu of the online state application. Other attachments (except a DD-214 copy) will also be accepted, but not used in screening for qualifying credit. Applicants are required to scan and attach a copy of their DD-214 or discharge orders if they wish to obtain veterans preference.
Applicants requesting and receiving an accommodation under the Americans with Disabilities Act (ADA) are eligible to submit paper applications via mail or by fax. Please call the human resources office for assistance.
The Office of Administrative Hearings (OAH) uses Merit-Based Recruitment to select the most qualified applicants to fill positions subject to the State Personnel Act. Applicants are asked to document competencies related to the position for which you apply on the State application via the NEOGOV website. A competency is defined as a set of behaviors or duties that reflect skills, knowledge and abilities. OAH is an equal employment opportunity employer.
It is the policy of the State of North Carolina and the Office of Administrative Hearings (OAH) that all employees provide proof of employment eligibility verification (immigration and naturalization) within three (3) working days of employment. OAH participates in E-Verify (Employment Eligibility Verification System).
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.
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
- One year of legal experience in State Government or experience related to the interpretation of State regulations
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
All applicants must complete and submit a State application for employment using the new NEOGOV Online Job Application System (http://www.oshr.nc.gov/) for the State of North Carolina. To receive credit for your work history and credentials, you must list the information on the online application form. Any information omitted from the application cannot be considered for qualifying credit. Attached or incorporated resumes will be accepted, but will not be used for screening for qualifying credit. ("See Résumé" under work history is unacceptable.) Any information omitted from the application but included in the resume (text or attached) WILL NOT be considered as qualifying experience. Résumés are not accepted in lieu of the online state application. Other attachments (except a DD-214 copy) will also be accepted, but not used in screening for qualifying credit. Applicants are required to scan and attach a copy of their DD-214 or discharge orders if they wish to obtain veterans preference.
Applicants requesting and receiving an accommodation under the Americans with Disabilities Act (ADA) are eligible to submit paper applications via mail or by fax. Please call the human resources office for assistance.
The Office of Administrative Hearings (OAH) uses Merit-Based Recruitment to select the most qualified applicants to fill positions subject to the State Personnel Act. Applicants are asked to document competencies related to the position for which you apply on the State application via the NEOGOV website. A competency is defined as a set of behaviors or duties that reflect skills, knowledge and abilities. OAH is an equal employment opportunity employer.
It is the policy of the State of North Carolina and the Office of Administrative Hearings (OAH) that all employees provide proof of employment eligibility verification (immigration and naturalization) within three (3) working days of employment. OAH participates in E-Verify (Employment Eligibility Verification System).
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.
