Attorney I

State of North Carolina • Wake Forest, NC

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About The Position

The Attorney I works in the Rules Division of the Office of Administrative Hearings, providing professional legal support to the Rules Review Commission. The role reviews permanent and temporary rules adopted by state agencies to determine whether the rules are within authority delegated by the General Assembly and comply with the Administrative Procedure Act. Commission approval is required before rules can be incorporated into the North Carolina Administrative Code and become law.

The employee works with state agencies to help prepare rules for approval and consults with members of the public to facilitate submission of information used during rule review. The position also participates in the periodic review of existing rules, as mandated by the General Assembly, and advises the Commission on appropriate rule classifications.

Requirements

• Licensed to practice law by the North Carolina State Bar.
• Knowledge of administrative law, the rulemaking process, and the Administrative Procedure Act.
• Ability to provide professional legal services, including analyzing regulatory language and drafting legal opinions.
• Ability to draft memoranda and reports and present legal analysis.

Responsibilities

• Review permanent and temporary rules adopted by state agencies for delegated authority and compliance with the Administrative Procedure Act.
• Work with state agencies to assist in preparing rules for approval.
• Consult with members of the public to facilitate submission of information used by agencies and the Commission during rule review.
• Participate in the periodic review of existing rules mandated by the General Assembly.
• Advise the Rules Review Commission on appropriate rule classifications.
• Analyze regulatory language and draft legal opinions, memoranda, and reports; present legal analysis.

What This Job Offers

• Job Type: Full-time
• Career Level: Entry Level
• Education Level: No Education Listed