Assistant County Attorney

Alamance County (NC)•Alamance County, NC

46d•Onsite

About The Position

The Assistant County Attorney is responsible for providing legal services at the direction of the County Attorney to the various divisions of Alamance County Government including Tax, Planning, Finance, Human Resources, Parks & Recreation, Public Health, Board of Elections, and the Sheriff's Office.

Requirements

Juris Doctor (JD) from an ABA-accredited law school.
Licensed to practice law in North Carolina; member in good standing of the North Carolina State Bar. Admitted, or eligible for admission, to the Federal North Carolina Middle District Court.
At least five (5) years of progressively responsible legal experience, preferably in the area of civil litigation and/or local government law.
Proficient in legal research platforms (Westlaw, LexisNexis) and Microsoft Office Suite.
Exceptional written and oral communication skills, with the ability to distill complex legal issues into clear, actionable guidance.
Advanced legal research and analytical capabilities; adept at synthesizing statutes, regulations, and case law to support County objectives.
Demonstrated ability to work independently and collaboratively in a high-stakes, fast-paced environment.
Discreet and trustworthy, with a proven track record of handling confidential and sensitive matters with integrity.
Proactive problem solver and effective multitasker; skilled in prioritizing and managing diverse caseloads under tight deadlines.

Responsibilities

Deliver full-spectrum legal services, including in-depth research, legal analysis, and strategic advice to County officials and department heads on matters involving local, state, and federal law.
Represent Alamance County in litigation and administrative proceedings, including the North Carolina Property Tax Commission, Board of Equalization & Review, and various state and federal courts.
Lead or assist in complex litigation, including tax collection matters, property disputes, employment litigation, and contract enforcement.
Draft, review, and negotiate contracts, interlocal agreements, ordinances, resolutions, policies, and legal memoranda to ensure compliance with statutory and regulatory requirements.
Advise on the interpretation and application of statutes, regulations, and County policies, proactively identifying legal risks and recommending solutions to support effective governance.
Support the Planning Department with land use and special use permit matters, including advising on quasi-judicial proceedings and development regulation.
Counsel Human Resources on employment law issues, personnel policies, and employee grievances, including compliance with state and federal labor laws.
Provide real-time guidance to management on crisis response, emergency declarations, and risk management, ensuring County compliance during rapidly evolving situations.
Conduct legal training and seminars for County staff and elected officials, enhancing organizational understanding of public law, ethics, and best practices.
Uphold the highest standards of ethics, professionalism, and customer service in all interactions with County staff, officials, outside counsel, and the public.
Perform additional duties and special projects as assigned by the County Attorney.

Benefits

Health Insurance - Full-time employees are eligible for medical/health (Cigna Insurance) benefits upon the 1st of the month following the 30-day waiting period. Changes to elections can then be made during the annual open enrollment period, usually in the fall, or within 30 days of a qualified life event (marriage, divorce, birth or adoption of a child, change in child's dependent status, death of a spouse or other dependent and other change in employment status).
Alamance County Government currently offers three plans of medical/pharmacy benefit options including a COPAY Plan 70, COPAY Plan 80 and a QHDHP with HSA.
Dental Benefit - Alamance County offers one dental insurance (Delta Dental) plan for FT employees. The plan, if elected, would be effective the first of the month following 30 days of FT employment. Coverage must be elected within your first 30 days of FT employment or upon a qualifying event.
Vision Insurance - A voluntary vision program (Superior Vision) is available to FT employees. The current PPO style plan allows employees to seek treatment and hardware from any vision care provider of their choice. The plan, if elected, would be effective the first of the month following 30 days of FT employment. Coverage must be elected within your first 30 days of FT employment or upon a qualifying event.
Voluntary Benefits: Alamance County Government provides a variety of voluntary health related benefits (Voya) to allow employees to purchase protection from what life may bring. A sampling of voluntary benefits includes Flexible Spending Accounts with dependent care opportunities, Health Saving Account with an employer contribution, Short Term Disability, Long Term Disability, Cancer Protection Plan, Group Critical Care Insurance and more.
Death Benefit - Alamance County Government has elected to contribute towards a Death Benefit associated with the Retirement System for all employees that are contributing Retirement System members. Once an employee has met at least one (1) year as a contributing member to the retirement system, the employee will have a benefit payable to their beneficiary of no less than $25,000 and no more than $50,000 based on the employee's salary. Benefit is payable if the employee is actively working and has not reached 70 years of age.
Life Insurance - Basic term life insurance is the amount of one times the annual salary (no greater than $70,000) is provided for all FT employees. Additional coverage is available for purchase through payroll deductions for employee and eligible dependents.
Retirement Benefits - Membership in the NC Local Government Employees Retirement System (NCLGERS) is a requirement for all full-time and regular part-time employees (working more than 1,000 hours annually). Employees contribute six percent (6%) of their annual compensation before it is taxed. If you leave the County service before retirement, you may withdraw your retirement contributions or elect to freeze your contributions in anticipation of future local government employment. If you have at least five (5) years of service, you are considered 100% vested in NCLGERS. Alamance County will be contributing a percentage as required by NCLEGRS on your behalf as well.
Vacation Time - All Alamance County full time employees immediately earn a bank of vacation hours that can be used after 6 months of employment (exhausting their probationary period). Vacation time accrues based on the full-time hire date (most recent hire date is used in the case of rehires). Employees with a hire date before the 15th of the month will receive vacation credit for that month; otherwise, time will not be earned. Time will be contributed to the employee's time off bank on the 15th of the month based on a monthly proration of the schedule below.
Sick Time - All Alamance County full-time employees will earn a bank of sick hours to be used when they are away from work for instances related to their own illness or the illness of an immediate family member, death of an immediate family member or when they (or an immediate family member) need to attend a health-related appointment. All County employees earn 12 days of sick leave per year with an earnings of 8 hours per month if employed on or before the 15th of the month.
County Observed Holidays - Alamance County will observe the State of North Carolina Holiday Schedule. Holidays will include the following and will be paid at 8 hours holiday pay. Exceptions have been made for certain departments given the nature of the services provided.
Employee Assistance Program: There are times when everyone needs a little help or advice. The confidential Employee Assistance Program (EAP) through a local provider can help you with things like stress, anxiety, depression, chemical dependency, relationship issues, legal issues, parenting questions, financial counseling and dependent care resources. Best of all it's free for County employees and available for your household to utilize. Utilization of the EAP is completely confidential and participation isn't recorded.
Alamance County Employee Health Center opperated by Everside Health: Available to employees and spouses who are covered under the Alamance County Insurance Plan and their covered dependents, 18 years of age and older. Retired employees under age 65 are also eligible to use the clinic. Depending on insurance coverage elected, care at the clinic ranges from free to a fair market value cost.
Alamance County provides a variety of additional benefits including bereavement pay, Paid Parental Leave (up to 4 weeks), Wellness Leave to focus on work-life balance initiatives, Volunteer Time Off (paid time) opportunities to be a part of the Alamance Community, to opportunities for professional certification pay.
Alamance County encourages all employees to maintain a healthy lifestyle both at home and at work. In support of this philosophy an Employee Fitness Center is available for all County employees to use at their convenience during non-work hours and is open 6:00 AM to 9:00 PM Monday-Sunday. This center includes weight training equipment, cardio equipment, a small aerobics room along with restrooms, changing room and lockers.