Legislative Affairs Attorney

*Repost previous applicants need not to re-apply to be considered*

Salary Recruitment Range: $84,878 - $117,475

Salary Grade: LG08

This position currently qualifies for a hybrid telework option with routine office and remote workday. The NC Department of Insurance trusts our employees to be self-motivated and successful in hybrid/remote roles. Telework options are subject to change at the discretion of management.

Mission of the Department of Insurance:
To promote a stable insurance market through unbiased regulation and to protect the lives and property of every citizen in all 100 counties while fostering superior, user-friendly service, courtesy, and respect.

Primary Purpose of the Position:

This is a policy making exempt position that serves at the will of the North Carolina Commissioner of Insurance . This is professional work involved in the management of a legislative program for the North Carolina Department of Insurance. The position serves as part of the executive leadership team planning, designing, and coordinating all legislative and/or governmental affairs. The employee must maintain a comprehensive understanding of issues which often involve complex, controversial and sensitive issues for the DOI. The position advises and strategizes with the executive leadership team on legislative policy formation, directs long-range initiatives, and works with the appropriate managers and interest groups to develop approaches to promote legislation and shepherd proposals through the legislative process. Work is performed with substantial independence in maintaining relationships with constituent groups, building rapport with members of the N.C. General Assembly and legislative staff, and in monitoring relevant legislative matters. Work may also include developing strategy at the federal level or analyzing other state and national trends. Work is performed independently and is evaluated for overall program effectiveness by the Chief Deputy Commissioner. This position will supervise professional and support staff in implementing desired programs.

Incentives of NC State Employment:

We value our employees and offer a wide variety of competitive and family-friendly benefits. Benefits to include:

• 12 Annual paid Holidays
• North Carolina State Health Plan administered by Blue Cross Blue Shield of NC
• Supplemental Benefits including: Flexible Spending Accounts, Accident Insurance, Cancer & Specified Disease, Critical Illness, Dental and Vision
• NC State Retirement (TSERS)
• WeSave Employee Discounts

Learn more about new hire resources, safety, health, and wellness information, leave options, employee discounts and more by selecting the link below:

https://oshr.nc.gov/state-employee-resources/benefits.

• Considerable knowledge of two or more of the following: Federal, State and Local government operations, State and Federal employment law, legislative and rulemaking process, and State budget methods.
• Considerable knowledge of management principles, techniques and practices.
• Considerable knowledge of two or more of the following: State and Federal legislative process, the political process, and lobbying techniques, and public policy formulation and implementation processes.
• Considerable knowledge of Administrative law, Judicial and Quasi-judicial procedures and the rules of evidence.
• Experience utilizing one or more research methods.(data analysis, reporting tools, and computer programs)

Licensed to practice law by the North Carolina State Bar and two years of progressively responsible professional legal experience.

NOTE: GS 114-2 and 114-6 make it the duty of the Attorney General of NC to represent the State of North Carolina in all litigation unless another statute specifically states otherwise.

For consideration for this vacancy, all applicants must complete an on-line application using the APPLY button above. If multiple applications are submitted to an individual posting, only the most recent application received prior to the posting close date will be evaluated for the consideration. Applications for positions requiring specific coursework must be accompanied by a copy of the applicant's transcript.

Academic Degrees must be from appropriately accredited institutions and will be verified. If you are selected for a position at DOI/IC, your academic credentials will be verified.

To receive credit for your work history and credentials, you must list the information on the State Application. Any information omitted from your application cannot be considered for qualifying credit.

The Department of Insurance/Industrial Commission may conduct criminal history checks of all job applicants recommended for employment. Failure to accurately acknowledge information on criminal convictions on the state application form will be grounds for non-consideration of applications, disciplinary action, and possible criminal prosecution.

The Department of Insurance/Industrial Commission is an Equal Employment Opportunity employer and uses the merit-based recruitment and selection plan to fill positions subject to the State Personnel Act with the most qualified individuals.

***INCLUDE ALL RELEVANT EDUCATION, WORK EXPERIENCE IN THE DESIGNATED EDUCATION AND WORK HISTORY SECTION ON THE FORMAL APPLICATION***

***Applications with "see attached" or resumes in lieu of completed education and work experience on the formal application will be deemed incomplete and will not be eligible for consideration for the vacancy***

Applicants requesting and receiving an accommodation under the Americans with Disabilities Act (ADA) are eligible to submit paper applications via mail or by fax.

Applicants seeking Veteran's Preference under N.C.G.S .126 must submit a DD Form 214, Certificate of Release or Discharge from Active Duty. This information may be attached to the online application or be faxed on or before the closing date.

Applicants may check the status of their application for a vacancy at any time by logging in to the government jobs system using the above link. Once the applicant has logged in, the status of each submitted application is documented next to each vacancy for which they have applied.

Derrick J. Smith, Agency HR Consultant I
NC Department of Insurance
Human Resources Office
Phone: (919) 807-6047