Attorney I

About the role

• Agency
• Dept of Administration
• Division
• Secretary's Office
• Job Classification Title
• Attorney I (NS)
• Position Number
• 60014322
• Grade
• LG07

Description of Work

This position reports directly to and operates under the supervision of the General Counsel. The Attorney I serves as an entry-level attorney and provides legal services, advice, and representation to the Department, its divisions, boards, commissions, and leadership. The position performs professional legal work involving legal research, analysis, drafting, compliance review, policy development, contract review, risk assessment, and administrative law matters under the supervision of the General Counsel.

The Attorney I assists the General Counsel in providing comprehensive legal support to a diverse state agency and serves as a legal resource to agency leadership and program staff on matters affecting agency operations and compliance with federal and state law.

Knowledge Skills and Abilities/Management Preferences

• Position pending "Exempt Managerial" designation *

This posting will close at 11:59pm the night before the end date.

Recruitment Range: $76,041-$100,000

NOTE: "See Resume" is not acceptable to show work history.

Management Preferences

• Demonstrated basic knowledge of case law, statutory and regulatory frameworks, and fundamental legal principles and procedures.
• Ability to interpret constitutional provisions, statutes, administrative regulations, and relevant legal precedents.
• Ability to conduct legal research and apply legal authorities to complex or ambiguous factual situations.
• Ability to draft clear legal documents, assess legal risks, and recommend practical, well-reasoned solutions.
• Strong oral and written communication skills, including the ability to present logical arguments and maintain effective working relationships.

Management Desired

Experience with public procurement, purchasing, and contract review is preferred. Experience reviewing, drafting, and negotiating contracts for the acquisition of goods and services, including familiarity with applicable procurement laws, rules, policies, and procedures is desired.

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.

Pay and benefits

We value our employees and offer a variety of competitive and family-friendly benefits including:

• 12 annual paid holidays
• Health Insurance and Supplemental Benefits including Dental and Vision.
• NC State Retirement Plan

Find tips on How to Apply and learn more about our agency here: Join Our Team | NC DOA

Please Submit Your Application On-line Using This Website

All applicants must complete and submit a state application for employment using the new Workday Online Job Application System for the State of North Carolina. To receive credit for your work history and credentials, you must list the information on the online application form. Any information omitted from the application cannot be considered for qualifying credit.

Attached or incorporated resumes (including Text Resumes on application form) WILL NOT be used for screening for qualifying credit. Please make sure you complete the application in full. "See Resume" or "See Attachment" will NOT be accepted. Other attachments (except a DD-214 copy) will also be accepted but not used in screening for qualifying credit.

Applicants are required to scan and attach a copy of their DD-214 (Form 4) or discharge orders if they wish to obtain veterans preference. 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".

It is not necessary to contact the Human Resources Office to check the status of an application. If there are any questions about this posting, other than your application status, please contact the DOA Human Resources Office.

• CONTACT INFORMATION
• NC Department of Administration
• Human Resources Management Office
• Attn: Human Resources Specialist
• 325 N Salisbury Street
• Raleigh, NC 27699-1322