Agency Legal Consultant I

The posting will close and stop accepting applications at 11:59 pm on the night prior to the closing date posted above.

As presiding Appeals Referee this position must provide hearing parties witnesses and authorized legal representatives a full fair and complete hearing on contested issues and any issues that may arise in the course of the hearing process finding facts that are relevant and applying the appropriate law to the facts they find. This position must provide professional knowledgeable customer service to hearing parties witnesses and legal representatives.

Knowledge Skills and Abilities/Management Preferences

To receive credit for your work history and credentials you must provide the information on the application form. Any information omitted from the application form listed as general statements or on an attachment will not be considered for qualifying credit. We will not review resumes in lieu of Experience and Education listed on the application (additional statement below under Supplemental and Contact Information).

Applicants who possess the following qualifications may receive management preference:

Basic knowledge of the principles and practices of administrative law.
Ability to interpret laws rules regulations and court decisions.
Ability to analyze facts evidence and legal documents.
Ability to express legal interpretations or conclusions of law clearly and logically in oral and written form.
Ability to maintain effective working relationships with the public and other persons contacted in the course

Applicants seeking Veterans Preference must attach a DD-214 Form (Certificate of Release or Discharge from Active Duty) to their applications.

Applicants seeking National Guard Preference must attach a NGB 23A (RPAS) if they are a current member of the NC National Guard in good standing. If a former member of the NC National Guard who served for at least 6 years and was discharged under honorable conditions they must attach either a DD256 or NGB 22.

Our Agency uses theOSHRRecruiting and Posting of Vacancies Policy to fill positions subject to the State Human Resources Act with the most qualified individuals. All applicants must complete and submit a state application for employment using theCareers with the State of NCportal.

**PLEASE NOTE**It is critical to our screening and salary determination process that applications contain comprehensive information. Please make sure you complete the application in full. Information should be provided in the appropriate areas to include all work experience the beginning and ending dates of jobs worked education with the graduation date and certificates/licenses. Any information omitted from the application cannot be considered in screening for qualifying credit. Hiring salary will be based on relevant qualifications internal equity and budgetary considerations pertinent to the advertised position.

***INCLUDE ALL RELEVANT EDUCATION AND WORK EXPERIENCE IN THE DESIGNATED EDUCATION AND WORK HISTORY SECTION ON THE FORMAL APPLICATION***

Attached resumesWILL NOTbe accepted in lieu of completing this application andWILL NOTbe used for screening for qualifying credit. SeeResumeor SeeAttachmentwithin the fillable application sectionsWILLNOTbe accepted and will be considered an incomplete application and will not be processed. Answers to Supplemental Questions must refer to education or work experience listed on this application to receive credit. Degrees must be received from appropriately accredited institutions. To receive credit for your work history and credentials you must list the information on the application form. For additional information about applications and processes with the state of NC please visit:State Government Application Resources.

For consideration for this vacancy all applicants must complete an online application. If multiple applications are submitted to an individual posting only the most recent application received prior to the posting close date will be evaluated for consideration.

Applications for positions requiring specific coursework must be accompanied by a copy of the applicants transcript. If applicants earned college credit hours but did not complete adegree program they must attach an unofficial transcript to each application to receive credit for this education.

Re-Entry for Formerly Incarcerated Individuals
Our Agency supports theGovernorsExecutive Order 303which seeks to re-employ individuals that were previously incarcerated. Formerly incarcerated individuals are invited to apply for any vacant Commerce position(s) in which they believe they are qualified.

Please note:This position is subject to a National and International Background Investigation and/or Fingerprinting as required by applicable law.

By providing the requested information you certify that you have given true accurate and complete information on this attachment to the best of your the event confirmation is needed in connection with your work you authorize educational institutions associations registration and licensing boards and others to furnish whatever detail is available concerning your qualifications. You authorize investigation of all statements made in this application and understand that false information or documentation or a failure to disclose relevant information may be grounds for rejection of your application disciplinary action or dismissal if you are employed and(or) criminal action. You further understand that dismissal upon employment shall be mandatory if fraudulent disclosures are given to meet position qualifications (Authority: GS 126-30 GS 14- 122.1).

Due to the volume of applications received we are unable to provide information regarding the status of your application over the phone.To check the status of your application please log in to your account and click Application Status. If you are selected for an interview you will be contacted by management. If you are no longer under consideration you will receive an email notification.It is not necessary to contact the Human Resources Office to check the status of an application or possible interview.

If applicants earned a foreign degree foreign degrees require an official evaluation for U.S. equivalency and must be submitted to Human Resources for verification. There are several organizations that perform this specialized service feel free to use any service of your choosing. The National Association of Credential Evaluation Services (NACES) has several options on their website that can providecredential verification.