Assistant Agency General Counsel

Agency NC State Highway Patrol Division NC State Highway Patrol Job Classification Title Assistant Agency General Counsel I (NS) Position Number 60030904 Grade LG08 About Us The North Carolina State Highway Patrol's primary mission is to reduce collisions and make the highways of North Carolina as safe as possible. The NCSHP has more than 1,600 troopers who cover nearly 80,000 miles of North Carolina roadways, more than any other state except Texas. In addition to enforcing the state's traffic laws, state troopers also guide traffic during hurricane evacuations, re-route traffic around hazardous chemical spills, and they stand ready should any act of terrorism occur. State Troopers are committed to protecting North Carolina's motoring public. Description of Work The North Carolina State Highway Patrol is seeking two highly qualified and motivated Assistant Attorney General Counsels to join our legal team. The Assistant General Counsel positions will both act as members of the Office of the General Counsel (OGC) and provides legal counsel for the NCSHP. Position will assist the General Counsel and Deputy General Counsel in addressing legal issues affecting the department, delivers legal guidance, recommends liability prevention strategies, and manages risk. Knowledge Skills and Abilities/Management Preferences Key Responsibilities Assists in evaluating and managing personnel and workers' compensation matters and coordinates with staff and Attorney General's Office Attorneys to ensure compliance with controlling law. Assists with evaluating and responding to records requests, including, but not limited to subpoenas; public records requests, preservation letters, and legal proceedings for the production of NCSHP records; and requests for disclosure and petitions for release of NCSHP custodial law enforcement agency recordings (collectively "records requests") to ensure statutory compliance and that Communications, media relations, and public relations are handled in a legally defensible manner. Aids in appropriately processing, organizing, and responding to a variety of records requests. Responsible for policy review, drafting legal opinions, and performing timely and accurate research on a variety of issues. Works with the NCSHP Procurement Section to review various contract issues on an as-needed basis. Assists in providing and overseeing specialized training and advice on all aspects of constitutional and statutory law affecting the NCSHP and assists the OGC in providing legal instruction and advice to NCSHP members including the development of training curricula, delivery of course materials in basic and advanced schools and classes, and service as legal advisor on internal NCSHP risk management boards. Please note: Job postings close at 11:59:59 p.m. the night before the listed Posting End Date above. Recruitment Range: $91,249-$120,000 Annually 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, listed under the text resume section, or on an attachment will not be considered for qualifying credit. Candidates meet the minimum qualifications of this position if they meet the minimum education and experience listed on the vacancy announcement. Vacancy specific knowledge, skills, and abilities (KSAs) and/or management preferences are not required. If you possess any of the following skills or qualifications, please include them in your application: Demonstrated knowledge of statutory, case law, and regulatory law, particularly regarding the areas of employment, State personnel, workers' compensation, and public records. Demonstrated knowledge of management principles, techniques, and practices of NCSHP policies and objectives. Demonstrated experience in interpreting and applying laws, constitutional provisions, statutes, administrative regulations, and court decisions. Demonstrated skill to creatively develop case strategies and tactics. Demonstrated experience in analyzing complex legal problems and render sound legal advice. Position/Physical Requirements Typical work schedule: Monday-Friday; 8:00am-5:00pm 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. Work occasionally requires travel within the state. Note: Qualified recommended applicant(s) must undergo and successfully pass: Criminal Background Investigation Drug Screening Test This position is located at: 512 N. Salisbury Street Raleigh, NC 27610 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 two 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. The Office of the General Counsel (OGC) provides to executive management and NCSHP managers oral and formal written legal opinions on laws, constitutional provisions, administrative rules and regulations, court decisions, and other precedents impacting the NCSHP's policies and operational procedures. The OGC drafts departmental rules and regulations, operational guidelines and policies, contracts, department sponsored legislation, and other legal documents. Attorneys in the