Assistant Legal Counsel

North Carolina Administrative Office of the Courts

Unknown, North Carolina, US
$88,467.00 - $151,101.00; not specified; not speci...
Onsite (monday - friday, 8:00 am - 5:00 pm, with occasional evening and weekend work)
Analyze and apply legal requirements
Advise on policy development
Draft and report on legislation
The North Carolina Administrative Office of the Courts is seeking an Assistant Legal Counsel to provide legal advice and training in family law, child welfare law, and related areas. The ideal candidate will possess a Juris Doctorate, an active license to practice law in North Carolina, and preferably 4-7 years of legal experience, including legislative drafting and courtroom experience

Job Summary

  • The Office of General Counsel is seeking a qualified attorney to provide legal advice, information, and training to Judicial Branch officials and employees.
  • This position supports the Agency’s legislative affairs team and serves as legal counsel to Judicial Branch committees.
  • The role involves analyzing, monitoring, and drafting legislation, as well as developing and delivering training on various legal subject matters.

Matching Summary

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The North Carolina Administrative Office of the Courts is seeking an Assistant Legal Counsel to provide legal advice and training in family law, child welfare law, and related areas. The ideal candidate will possess a Juris Doctorate, an active license to practice law in North Carolina, and preferably 4-7 years of legal experience, including legislative drafting and courtroom experience.

Salary

$88,467.00 - $151,101.00; Not specified; Not specified

Skills & Requirements

Must-have

  • Analyze and apply legal requirements
  • Advise on policy development
  • Draft and report on legislation
  • Develop and deliver training
  • Review court system forms and systems

Nice-to-have

  • Professional and tactful interaction
  • Ability to handle controversial issues
  • Willingness to train in new areas

Key Requirements

  • Juris Doctorate degree
  • Active NC law license
  • 2 years professional legal experience
  • 4-7 years preferred professional legal experience

Work Rights

Not specified

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