Assistant Legal Counsel

ncosc.gov

Unknown, North Carolina, US
$88,467.00 - $151,101.00; not specified; not speci...
Not specified
Provide legal advice
Draft legislation analysis
Develop training materials
The Office of General Counsel for 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 other civil law areas. The ideal candidate will have a Juris Doctorate, an active North Carolina law license, and 2-7 years of professional legal experience, with a focus on legislative analysis and policy development

Job Summary

  • The Office of General Counsel for the North Carolina Administrative Office of the Courts is seeking a qualified attorney to provide oral and written legal advice, information, and training to Judicial Branch officials and employees.
  • Duties include locating, analyzing, communicating, and applying legal requirements to particular situations, advising on policy development, analyzing legislation, and participating in training development and delivery.
  • This position provides counsel to state Judicial Branch officials and employees, supports the Agency’s legislative affairs team, and serves as legal counsel to Judicial Branch committees and working groups.

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The Office of General Counsel for 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 other civil law areas. The ideal candidate will have a Juris Doctorate, an active North Carolina law license, and 2-7 years of professional legal experience, with a focus on legislative analysis and policy development.

Salary

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

Skills & Requirements

Must-have

  • Provide legal advice
  • Draft legislation analysis
  • Develop training materials
  • Legal research and analysis
  • Professional legal experience

Nice-to-have

  • Advise on policy development
  • Serve on committees
  • Professional and tactful interaction
  • Occasional overnight travel

Key Requirements

  • Juris Doctorate degree
  • Active NC law license
  • Two years professional legal experience
  • Four to seven years preferred experience
  • Experience in legislative drafting and analysis preferred
  • Experience in family law and juvenile law preferred
  • Experience with policy development preferred
  • Experience teaching complex legal issues preferred
  • Experience with motor vehicle law preferred

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