Deputy General Counsel

Wake County, NC - USA

Monthly Salary: $ 91249 - 123000

Posted on: 11 hours ago

Vacancies: 1 Vacancy

Job Summary

Agency

Safety

Division

Dept of Public Safety

Job Classification Title

Assistant Agency General Counsel II (NS)

Position Number

Grade

LG08

About Us

The Department of Public Safetys mission is to safeguard and preserve the lives and property of the people of North Carolina through preparation prevention and protection with integrity and honor. Our agency houses many public safety divisions including Emergency Management Juvenile Justice and Delinquency Prevention Alcohol Law Enforcement Samarcand Training Academy and the North Carolina National Guard. Join us along with our more than 3000 employees and 12000 National Guard members in providing exceptional public safety services to the citizens of North Carolina.

Description of Work

*This is an INTERNAL POSTING open ONLY to current North Carolina State Government and UNC System employees and eligible RIF candidates. Temporary employees are also eligible to apply.*

Start your journey towards success! DPS is currently accepting applications for the position of Deputy General Counsel (Assistant Agency General Counsel II) with the Office of the General Counsel in Raleigh NC.

The Deputy General Counsel (Assistant Agency General Counsel II) develops advanced legal positions in complex legal matters of significant interest to the agency and to the State of North Carolina. This position provides daily oral and written legal advice and counsel to the General Counsel Chief Deputy General Counsel Director of Purchasing and Logistics Director of Communications Executive Directors of several boards and commissions in the department Chief of Staff division heads and other employees on a myriad of topics related to their statutory duties and responsibilities. This position also serves as a liaison to the Attorney Generals Office and provides guidance as necessary or requested regarding statutes policies and rules applicable to pending litigation. This position decides the best legal strategy to use to best achieve the agencys goals.

Primary responsibilities of the position include:
Directing and supervising two (2) attorneys on a daily basis.
Analyzing the strengths and weaknesses of cases to develop effective litigation strategy and arguments to achieve the agencys desired result.
Drafting advisory letters and formal opinions on new or complex legal issues; drafting statutes policies rules and amendments which have a broad impact on programs or create new agency programs.
Monitoring pending litigation involving DPS and provides technical assistance to the Attorney Generals Office in matters related to procurement and public records laws in anticipation of litigation or after litigation is filed.
Providing legal advice to executive and senior management in the areas of procurement and public records laws.
Reviewing public records requests subpoenas (including subpoenas for personnel records juvenile records and law enforcement investigative records) and petitions for release of custodial law enforcement agency recordings.
Drafting and reviewing agency memorandums of agreement and contracts.
Responding to requests from the agencys boards and commissions on Open Meetings laws.
Conducting or directing legal research and analysis of the broad spectrum of legal issues affecting agency action and providing legal advice based on the results of that research and the employees knowledge and experience.
Examining and evaluating federal and state legislation case law administrative rules and regulatory requirements as well as consideration of secondary sources including relevant research articles and treatises.
Representing executive management at mediations and court-hosted settlement conferences (with settlement authority) upon request.
Completing special assignments (usually confidential highly sensitive and urgent in nature) which have been assigned by the Secretary Chief of Staff General Counsel or Chief Deputy General Counsel.
Delivering training to DPS staff on an as-needed basis.

About NCDPS - Office of the General Counsel:
The Office of the General Counsel (OGC) provides to executive management and managers oral and formal written legal opinions on laws constitutional provisions administrative rules and regulations court decisions and other precedents impacting the departments policies and operational procedures. This section drafts 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 officials including legislators judicial officials law enforcement personnel and citizens about the departments policies and practices and the statutes and regulations it enforces. The OGC advises the Secretary and executive management on the merits of litigation against or on behalf of the department.

Knowledge Skills and Abilities/Management Preferences

Recruitment Salary Range: $91249 - $123000

We value our employees and are committed to providing flexibility in work schedules. This position qualifies for teleworking on a part-time basis as part of the State Telework Program.

This is a full-time position (40 hours per week) withState Benefits including paid vacation paid sick leave paid holidays retirement and health insurance. To view an example of total compensation please click here NC OSHR: Total Compensation Calculator. The typical work schedule is Monday - Friday 8am-5pm.

DPS uses the Merit-Based Recruitment and Selection Plan to fill positions subject to the State Human Resources Act with the most qualified individuals. The Minimum Education and Experience (E&E) is REQUIRED to qualify for this position. Management Preferences including Knowledge Skills and Abilities (KSAs) are not required but may be used to determine the pool of most qualified applicants. Managers may also choose to interview/select applicants who demonstrate Management Preferences.

All work history and education (including accurate dates of employment/attendance) must be documented on the application. Work experience may include internships volunteerism and full and part-time work. A complete all-inclusive application maximizes an applicants potential to qualify for the position as well as receive the highest possible salary if selected for the position. Salary will be based on relevant qualifications internal equity and budgetary considerations for the advertised position. Resumes may be attached as a supplement to the application but are not a substitute for a complete application. Click here for more information and application resources.

The North Carolina Department of Public Safety (DPS) is an Equal Opportunity Employer who embraces an Employment First philosophy which consists of complying with all federal laws state laws and Executive Orders. Consistent with the Americans with Disabilities Act (ADA) we are committed to full inclusion of qualified applicants and will review requests for reasonable accommodation to perform essential job functions during the hiring process or while on the job.

Public Service Loan Forgiveness Program

For applicants with student loans becoming a state employee may include eligibility for the Public Service Loan Forgiveness Program. Visit to learn more.

Military Experience

Applicants seeking Veterans Preference must attach a DD-214 Form (Certificate of Release or Discharge from Active Duty that includes Character of Discharge - Member 4 or Service 2 form) to the application.
Applicants seeking National Guard Preference:
A current member of the North Carolina National Guard in good standing must attach a NGB 23A (RPAS).
A former member of the North Carolina National Guard who served for at least 6 years and was discharged under honorable conditions must attach either a DD256 or NGB 22.

The NC Dept. of Public Safety must adhere to the US Dept. of Justice Final Rule on the National Standards to Prevent Detect and Respond to Prison Rape and you may visit this site for more information: PREA Hiring and Promotion Prohibitions. Selected applicants for positions which are subject to PREA will undergo a PREA specific background check. Our agency supports second-chance employment for individuals who were previously incarcerated or justice involved and we invite all potential applicants to apply for positions for which they may be qualified. Due to the nature of work performed in our agency prior convictions and/or charges may prohibit employment for positions which are subject to PREA or other position-specific background checks.

Due to the volume of applications received we are unable to provide information regarding the status of your application. Please log in to your Workday account to check the status of your application. If you are selected for an interview you will be contacted by the hiring manager. If you are no longer under consideration you will receive an email notification when the position is filled.

For more information about the application process please visit State Application Resources/Frequently Asked Questions. For technical issues related to your Workday applications please place a support ticket. For basic information regarding employment with NC State Government please call 984.236.0800. If you have specific questions about this vacancy other than your application status please contact MG Orman at .

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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 and three 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.

EEO Statement

The State of North Carolina is an Equal Employment Opportunity Employer and dedicated to providing employees with a work environment free from all forms of unlawful employment discrimination harassment or retaliation. The state provides reasonable accommodation to employees and applicants with disabilities; known limitations related to pregnancy childbirth or related medical conditions; and for religious beliefs observances and practices.

Recruiter:

Martha Grace Orman

Recruiter Email:

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