Assistant Agency General Counsel I

Overview Description of Work. The position is an exempt managerial, full-time role with the maximum recruitment salary of $110,000. The Assistant General Counsel I will provide legal counsel to all divisions and bureaus within the North Carolina Department of Labor (NCDOL). The working title is Deputy General Counsel, and the position is located in the Labor Building in downtown Raleigh, NC. The North Carolina Department of Labor (NCDOL) is charged with the administration and enforcement of numerous acts including the Wage and Hour Act; Uniform Boiler and Pressure Vessel Act; Elevator Safety Act; Amusement Device Safety Act; Occupational Safety and Health Act; Migrant Housing Act; Controlled Substance Examination Regulation; and Retaliatory Employment Discrimination. The laws administered and enforced by NCDOL are contained in North Carolina General Statute Chapter 95 and Title 13 of the North Carolina Administrative Code. NCDOL is comprised of 3 divisions: Standards and Inspections, which contains 5 bureaus; Occupational Safety and Health, which contains 5 bureaus; and Administration, which has 6 divisions. NCDOL receives funding and oversight from various federal agencies and provides regulatory assistance and consultative services to the regulated community. NCDOL OSH Division conducts approximately 3,200 compliance inspections, issues citations for approximately 6,700 violations and approximately $5 million in penalties annually. NCDOL conducts approximately 50,000 pressure equipment certification inspections, 24,000 elevator inspections and 6,200 amusement device inspections. The primary purpose of the Legal Affairs Division (LAD) is to provide legal advice and counsel to the Commissioner and all the divisions, bureaus and programs within NCDOL, assist in the development of internal policy to ensure a sound legal foundation, develop and revise legislation to implement changes in procedures and policies, develop and revise rules, act as a liaison with the N.C. Attorney General’s Office – Labor Section, and manage all litigation in which NCDOL is either a party or is expected to provide evidence or testimony. Responsibilities The Assistant General Counsel I will provide legal counsel to all divisions and bureaus within NCDOL. These functions include developing and promulgating rules, responding to public records requests, serving as the agency’s Ethics Liaison, issuing and responding to subpoenas and warrants, and undertaking legal research as requested or needed to provide competent legal counsel. This position will provide legal advice to the Commissioner and all NCDOL personnel regarding a wide variety of topics ranging from the department’s legal authority to take enforcement actions, utilize new procedures, review court filings, and collect penalties and fees. The position interprets statutes and rules; develops Memoranda of Understanding, model settlement agreements, and contracts; and assesses legal exposure in cases regarding a wide range of matters from personnel decisions to tort claims involving serious injury or death. The position will assist in providing guidance to the Human Resources Division, to include performing internal investigations. This position will have the working title of Deputy General Counsel. Knowledge, Skills and Abilities Considerable knowledge of the principles and practices of administrative law and ability to maintain confidentiality. Ability to interpret Laws, rules, regulations, and court decisions, and to express legal interpretations or conclusions of law clearly and logically in oral and written form. Ability to effectively communicate verbally and in writing with internal and external audiences including but not limited to agency management and personnel, the public, and personnel from other agencies. Strong recordkeeping skills and the ability .to review documentation to ensure compliance and integrity with the law and policies. Demonstrated strength and prior experience in MS Office Suite, specifically in Word and Outlook, to include Excel skills. Minimum Education And Experience 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. Foreign Degree Applicants Foreign degrees require an official evaluation for U.S. equivalency, and must be submitted to Human Resources for verification. This documentation should be attached to your application to receive credit for your degree. There are several organizations that perform this specialized service. Applicants can use any service of their choosing. The National Association of Credential Evaluation Services (NACES) has several options on their website that can provide credential verification: Supplemental and Contact Information To apply for this position, please click APPLY link above. SEE ATTACHED RESUME WILL RESULT IN AN INCOMPLETE APPLICATION. To receive credit, all experience must be included in the work history sections. Faxed applications will not be accepted. Veterans eligible must submit a copy of Form DD-214. If you are the selected candidate, you will be required to submit a certified 10 year driving record as a condition of employment. Prior to being hired, all candidates are required to submit to a pre-employment drug test. The Merit-Based Recruitment and Selection Plan is used to fill positions subject to the State Personnel Act. When a salary range or recruitment range is posted, actual salary will be based on competencies, knowledge, skills, and abilities, internal equity, and budget. All post-high school degrees must be from appropriately accredited institutions. The State of North Carolina is an Equal Opportunity Employer. Application Status and Support Due to the volume of applications, we are unable to provide information regarding application status over the phone. To check status, log in to your account. Processing applications will take 6–8 weeks due to high volume. It is not necessary to contact the Human Resources Office to check status. For technical issues with your application, call the NeoGov Help Line at 855-524-5627. For questions about this posting, contact NC Department of Labor, Human Resources Division, Stacey Thompson, 919-707-7733. Notes For temporary, contract or other supplemental staffing appointments there are no paid leave, retirement, or other benefits. For permanent and time-limited appointments, eligible employees have benefits including health insurance options, standard and supplemental retirement plans, NC Flex, and paid vacation, sick, and community service leave. Some benefits require 30+ hours per week for participation. Applicant Questions Have you ever been convicted of an offense against the law other than a minor traffic violation? If yes, please explain the nature of the conviction and offense. If no, enter N/A. If selected, you will be required to submit a certified 10 year driving record. Will you be able to provide this? For foreign degree applicants: Do you understand that credential evaluation is required? Are you licensed to practice law by the North Carolina State Bar? Do you have at least two years of progressively responsible professional legal experience? Experience must be listed on your application to receive credit. #J-18808-Ljbffr

Created: 2025-09-28