Assistant General Counsel

Description Of Work

We're hiring for an Assistant General Counsel to join our amazing General Counsel Office within the NC Department of Adult Correction. This position is intended to support primarily, though not exclusively, the Division of Prisons, Division of Health Services, and other divisions or sections as needed.

This position reports to a Deputy General Counsel and will provide the following legal services:

Work collaboratively with the North Carolina Attorney General's Office, especially the Public Safety Section, to provide guidance as necessary or as requested regarding statutes, policies, and rules applicable to correctional and medical issues and related litigation;Serve as a liaison between DAC and the Attorney General's Office; Assist with policy development and the legal review of proposed policy documents, standard operating procedures (SOP's) and other documents; Provide assistance with drafting, revising, and evaluating legal instruments, including contracts, memoranda of understanding, statutes or legislative proposals, and settlement agreements;Provide other legal advice and assistance to Department administration, management, and staff as needed.

This position ordinarily works forty hours a week, 8:00 am until 5:00 pm, Monday thru Friday. Additional work hours may be required to meet daily priorities and to accomplish division and department missions. The

work schedule often extends beyond the eight-hour day, particularly during the legislative session, due to unanticipated demands requiring significant schedule changes.

The employee is expected to work independently with periodic general review from the supervisor. The employee must use good judgment, demonstrate initiative, and exercise discretion in dealing with sensitive or confidential issues or information. Complex or controversial problems are discussed with the supervisor on an as-needed basis. The supervisor provides verbal guidance and conducts annual performance reviews. Supervision is also received through review of reports and discussions as to the status of assignments.

The O?ce of General Counsel (OGC) provides to executive and administrative management oral and written legal opinions on laws, constitutional provisions, administrative rules and regulations, court decisions, and other precedents impacting DAC’s policies, procedures, and operations. This section drafts and reviews 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 o?cials including legislators, judicial o?cials, law enforcement personnel, and citizens about the department’s policies and practices and the statutes and regulations it enforces. The OGC provides timely and accurate legal advice on a wide variety of relevant topics to executive staff and staff in the field. The office also works closely with trial counsel at the North Carolina Department of Justice on all litigation involving the Department.

This Position Is Eligible For A Flexible/hybrid Tele

work schedule under the State of NC Telework Program.**This is a Repost. Previous applicants need to re-apply to be considered.**

This is a full-time position (40 hours per week) with State

Benefits .

Note To Current State Employees

State Employees Are Encouraged To Apply For Positions Of Interest Even If The

salary grade is the same as, or lower than, their current position. If selected for this position, a new

salary will be recalculated taking into consideration the quantity of relevant

education and

experience, funding availability, and internal equity. Based upon these factors, a pay increase MAY result.

Knowledge,

Skills And Abilities / Competencies

The Knowledge,

Skills, and Abilities listed below, along with the Minimum

Education And

Experience

requirements, are REQUIRED to qualify for this position. We will not review resumes in lieu of the

Experience And

Education listed on the application.

To qualify for this position, applicants must document on the application that they possess ALL of the following:

Working knowledge in interpreting and applying laws, provisions, statutes, administrative regulations, court decisions, other legal documents; etc.Proven ability in research and analytical

skills. Ability to analyze fact, evidence and legal documentsAbility to express legal interpretations or conclusions of law clearly and logically in oral and written form.

Management Preferences

Licensed to Practice Law in North CarolinaA strong desire to work in state governmentDemonstrated ability to work independently, establish priorities and meet deadlines in response to work flowPersonal interest in researching and addressing a multitude of legal issues related to the DepartmentAbility to maintain effective working relationships with Department managers, the public and other persons contacted in the course of work

Minimum

Education And

Experience

Requirements

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 https://oshr.nc.gov/

experience-guide for details.

Juris Doctor from an appropriately accredited institution.

Supplemental And Contact Information

About The Department Of Adult Correction (DAC)

The North Carolina Department of Adult Correction is responsible for the care, custody, and supervision of all adults sentenced after conviction for violating North Carolina laws. This department includes State Prisons, Correction Enterprises, the Division of Community Supervision, and the Division of Rehabilitation & Reentry.

The North Carolina Department of Adult Correction (DAC) is an

Equal Opportunity Employer that embraces an Employment First philosophy which consists of complying with all federal laws, state laws, and Executive Orders. We are committed to reviewing requests for reasonable accommodation at any time during the hiring process or while on the job.

DAC uses the Merit-Based Recruitment and Selection Plan to fill positions subject to the State Human Resources Act with the most qualified individuals. Hiring

salary will be based on relevant

qualifications, internal equity, and budgetary considerations pertinent to the advertised position.

It Is Critical To Our Screening And

salary determination process that applications contain comprehensive information. Information should be provided in the appropriate areas to include the beginning and ending dates of jobs worked,

education with the date graduated, all work

experience, and certificates/licenses. Resumes will not be accepted in lieu of completing this application. Answers to Supplemental Questions must refer to the

education or work

experience listed on this application to receive credit. Degrees must be received from appropriately accredited institutions.

Applicants seeking Veteran's Preference must attach a DD-214 Member-4 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.If applicants earned college credit hours but did not complete a degree program, they must attach an unofficial transcript to each application to receive credit for this

education.If applying for a position certified through the NC Dept. of Justice - Criminal Justice Standards Division, click this link for specific certification

requirements: Correctional & Probation/Parole Officer Certification .The NC Dept. of Adult Correction must adhere to the US Dept. of Justice Final Rule on the "National Standards to Prevent, Detect, and Respond to Prison Rape." Click this link for information on hiring and promotion prohibition

requirements for all positions in the NC Dept. of Adult Correction: PREA Hiring and Promotion Prohibitions .

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.

For technical issues with your application, please call the GovernmentJobs.com Applicant Support Help- Line at 855-524-5627.

If there are any questions about this posting other than your application status, please contact Monica Cleveland at 984-202-8617 or email monica.cleveland @dac.nc.gov .