Attorney I
About The Position
The Attorney I is located in the Rules Division of the Office of Administrative Hearings and provides professional legal support to the Rules Review Commission. The position reviews permanent and temporary rules adopted by state agencies to determine whether they are within the 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 attorney 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
- Must be 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, analyze regulatory language, and draft 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 periodic reviews of existing rules as mandated by the General Assembly.
- Advise the Rules Review Commission on appropriate rule classifications.
- Provide professional legal services, including analyzing regulatory language and drafting legal opinions.
- Draft memoranda and reports and present legal analysis.
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What This Job Offers
Job Type
Full-time
Career Level
Entry Level
Education Level
No Education Listed
