Legal Consultant I

Description of Work This is a REPOST of position #65036829.
Previous applicants MUST REAPPLY to be considered.
This position qualifies for teleworking on a part-time basis as part of a State Teleworking Program.
Any telework will be under the conditions of the State Teleworking Program Policy, and the employer may end any teleworking arrangement at any time at the employer’s sole discretion.
This Legal Consultant I position is responsible for providing legal advice, liability prevention strategies, and risk management services in diverse areas related to the policy and practices of the ABC Commission.
This position represents the Commission in 20-30 violation cases per month and in contested cases before the Office of Administrative Hearings as well as acting as in-house counsel to the ABC Commission staff.
Job duties of this position include: Handling inquiries and legal problems (including contract review) presented by more than 250 beer and wine wholesalers and 1,200 out of state importers, wineries, and breweries, which range from questions related to hours of sale to complex questions on lawfully importing wine from foreign counties and the related tax implications Liaising with local government officials to discuss the impacts of proposed local zoning ordinances and the businesses which may operate within the zones Providing guidance to local ABC Boards on proper procedures for real estate and real property purchasing or terminating contracts Reviewing requests for marketing and promotional materials from beer and wine wholesalers for compliance with the ABC Commission's extensive trade practice rules Maintaining involvement in the rule-making process Serving as a staff liaison to the legislature Conducting rule-making hearings Providing formal, written opinions interpreting state and federal statutes and court decisions and the consequences of applying the law and court decisions to agency policy, practices, and procedures which often influence policy and procedures for the department and are distributed to other agencies and state and local officials Serving as a representative of the Commission to local law enforcement jurisdictions regarding legal advice on ABC issues Receiving requests from legislators and citizens to interpret alcohol laws and regulations or opinions concerning the lawfulness of specific police activity Holding responsibility for the management, oversight, and coordination of all litigation related to the agency and its legal staff Investigating and analyzing complex factual and legal claims and formulating appropriate defenses Analyzing transcripts, exhibits, deposition testimony, legal documents, and other evidence of record in ABC violation cases and advising the Chairman and legal staff on advisability of available litigation strategies and settlement penalties Drafting final agency decisions and orders for the ABC Commission Reviewing legislative proposals to ensure that they are consistent with the agency and Governor's initiatives agenda Assisting the Chairman and division directors in articulating agency goals to members of the legislative body and drafting proposed bills when necessary Overseeing staff who establish the Commission monthly docket of cases and perform critical work in advancing the agenda of the Commission Providing mentoring and supervision to legal staff This position requires the ability to: Interpret laws, rules, regulations, and court decisions Analyze facts, evidence and legal documents Express legal interpretations or conclusions of law clearly and logically in oral and written form Maintain effective working relationships with the public and other persons contacted in the course of work Analyze decisions that will affect and impact existing procedures or statutory interpretations and develop methods to incorporate new procedures and implement new laws Serve as an agency liaison to the North Carolina General Assembly on legislative matters, including monitoring legislative activity, formulating, drafting, and soliciting legislative support for agency legislative initiatives Provide ethical answers to citizen and legislative questions or complaints Fostering good relationships between the public and the state's law enforcement agencies Conduct independent legal research and analyze the law to assist the Commission in developing effective strategies in novel or complex cases This is a full-time position (40 hours per week) with State Benefits.
This position's typical work schedule is Monday - Friday, 8am-5pm.
Note to Current State Employees: The salary grade for this position is LG06.
State employees are encouraged to apply for positions of interest even if the salary grade is the same as, or lower than, their current position.
If selected for this position, a new salary will be recalculated taking into consideration the quantity of relevant education and experience, funding availability, and internal equity.
Based upon these factors, a pay increase MAY result.
Knowledge, Skills and Abilities / Competencies The Knowledge, Skills and Abilities listed below, along with the Minimum Education and Experience requirements, are REQUIRED to qualify for this position.
We will not review resumes in lieu of Experience and Education listed on the application.
Click these links for additional information: Introduction to the Job Application and Addressing Knowledge, Skills and Abilities.
(Note: These links were created for applicants of Dept.
of Public Safety jobs and may not reflect the policies or procedures of other State agencies.
) To qualify for this position, applicants must document on the application that they possess ALL of the following: Knowledge of legal procedures and/or practices Management Preferences: Licensed to Practice law in the State of North Carolina Minimum Education and Experience Requirements 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 oshr.
nc.
gov/experience-guide for details.
Juris Doctor from an appropriately accredited institution.
Supplemental and Contact Information The North Carolina Department of Public Safety (DPS) is an Equal Opportunity Employer who embraces an Employment First philosophy which consists of complying with all federal laws, state laws and Executive Orders.
We are committed to reviewing requests for reasonable accommodation at any time during the hiring process or while on the job.
DPS uses the Merit-Based Recruitment and Selection Plan to fill positions subject to the State Human Resources Act with the most qualified individuals.
Hiring salary will be based on relevant qualifications, internal equity and budgetary considerations pertinent to the advertised position.
It is critical to our screening and salary determination process that applications contain comprehensive information.
Information should be provided in the appropriate areas to include the beginning and ending dates of jobs worked, education with the date graduated, all work experience, and certificates / licenses.
Resumes will not be accepted in lieu of completing this application.
Answers to Supplemental Questions must refer to education or work experience listed on this application to receive credit.
Degrees must be received from appropriately accredited institutions.
Applicants seeking Veteran's Preference must attach a DD-214 Member-4 Form (Certificate of Release or Discharge from Active Duty) to their applications.
Applicants seeking National Guard Preference must attach a NGB 23A (RPAS) if they are a current member of the NC National Guard in good standing.
If a former member of the NC National Guard who served for at least 6 years and was discharged under honorable conditions, they must attach either a DD256 or NGB 22.
If applicants earned college credit hours but did not complete a degree program, they must attach an unofficial transcript to each application to receive credit for this education.
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of Justice - Criminal Justice Standards Division, please click this link for specific certification requirements: Juvenile Justice Officer & Juvenile Court Counselor Certification The NC Dept.
of Public Safety must adhere to the US Dept.
of Justice Final Rule on the "National Standards to Prevent, Detect, and Respond to Prison Rape.
" Click this link for information on hiring and promotion prohibition requirements in the Division of Juvenile Justice & Delinquency Prevention: PREA Hiring and Promotion Prohibitions (Download PDF reader) Per NC General Statute 143B-972.
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This is in addition to submitting fingerprints during the application process.
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If there are any questions about this posting other than your application status, please contact Faith Riggsbee at faith.
riggsbee@ncdps.
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