Assistant Legal Counsel

North Carolina Administrative Office of the Courts

$88,467.00 - $151,101.00; not specified; not speci...
Onsite (8:00 am - 5:00 pm, monday - friday, with occasional evening and weekend work)
Legal research and analysis
Drafting legislation
Providing legal counsel
The North Carolina Administrative Office of the Courts is seeking an Assistant Legal Counsel to provide legal advice and training in areas such as family law, child welfare, and civil proceedings. The ideal candidate will have a Juris Doctorate, an active law license in North Carolina, and 2-7 years of relevant legal experience

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, and applying legal requirements, advising on policy development, analyzing and drafting legislation, and developing and delivering training.
  • This position serves as legal counsel to Judicial Branch committees and working groups, including the Child Support Guidelines Review Committee.

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 areas such as family law, child welfare, and civil proceedings. The ideal candidate will have a Juris Doctorate, an active law license in North Carolina, and 2-7 years of relevant legal experience.

Salary

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

Skills & Requirements

Must-have

  • Legal research and analysis
  • Drafting legislation
  • Providing legal counsel
  • Developing training materials
  • Working with court forms and systems

Nice-to-have

  • Professional and tactful interaction
  • Legislative affairs support
  • Policy development advising
  • 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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