Assistant General Counsel

Wake County, NC - USA

Monthly Salary: $ 95000 - 100175

Posted on: 22 hours ago

Vacancies: 1 Vacancy

Job Summary

Agency

Dept of Public Instruction

Division

State Superintendent

Job Classification Title

Attorney I (NS)

Position Number

Grade

LG07

About Us

The North Carolina Department of Public Instruction (NCDPI) is charged with implementing the states public school laws for pre-kindergarten through 12th grade public schools at the direction of the State Superintendent of Public Instruction and State Board of Education.

Description of Work

*This position is Exempt Policymaking and is EXEMPT from certain provisions of the State Human Resources Act (GS 126). *

The Assistant General Counsel under the direction and supervision of the General Counsel provides professional legal advice support and representation to the State Board of Education (State Board) and the Department of Public Instruction (Department).

The Office of General Counsel provides in-house legal services to both the State Board and the Department of Public Instruction which carries out the day-to-day work of the State Board.

Job Responsibilities:

Prepare and assist with negotiating legal documents including contracts memoranda of agreement/understanding procurement paperwork settlement agreements responses to Federal and State complaints and others.

Assist with public records requests and ensuring compliance by the State Board and Department with all relevant open meetings and public records statutes.

Researches advises on and develops policies and procedures in collaboration with State Board and Department staff.

Collaborate with Technology Services Purchasing & Contracts and other state agencies.

Provide legal advice to State Board and Department leadership advisors and staff on issues including governance ethical obligations conflicts of interest business and finance risk management liability and other issues impacting the statewide education system.

Provide analysis of federal state and local policies impacting public education. Assist State Board and Department staff in the policy-development process.

Respond to agency and public inquiries concerning these legal issues and advise the Department as to its obligation duties authority and liability.

Knowledge Skills and Abilities/Management Preferences

Recruitment Range: $95000 - $100175

Management Preference:

Knowledge of case statutory regulatory and common law.
Knowledge of judicial and quasi-judicial procedures.
Perform legal research in accordance with initial guidance as to methods of approach source materials available and policy and precedent of the Office of General Counsel State Board and Department.
Understand and interpret constitutional provisions statutes administrative regulations and case law.
Analyze facts evidence and legal instruments.
Express conclusions and arguments clearly and logically in oral and written form.
Maintain effective working relationships.

Important: This posting closes at 11:59:59 PM the night BEFORE the End Date above.

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Additional Information:

The North Carolina State Board of Education oversees the North Carolina public school system which consists of 115 local school districts over 200 charter schools and several specialized schools and programs. The State Board sets policy and general procedures for the public school system including teacher pay and qualifications the Standard Course of Study for Kindergarten through Grade 12 statewide testing requirements. It also manages education funds appropriated by the General Assembly and disburses grants awarded by the federal government.

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.

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:

Tamara Lynn Cherry

Recruiter Email:

Required Experience:

Junior IC

AgencyDept of Public InstructionDivisionState SuperintendentJob Classification TitleAttorney I (NS)Position NumberGradeLG07About UsThe North Carolina Department of Public Instruction (NCDPI) is charged with implementing the states public school laws for pre-kindergarten through 12th grade public sch...