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Form of workThis position assists the Agency Legal Counsel with litigation and provides day-to-day support to the Civil Rights Division Director. The position will also review investigative determinations, draft memoranda, draft policies, and counsel the intake coordinator on whether the agency has jurisdiction to investigate.
The position may also provide support to the employment investigation section by drafting and enforcing subpoenas and provide counsel to the board of commissioners of the North Carolina Human Relations Commission.
The position is expected to work well with others and attend divisional meetings.
Job responsibilities include:
Litigation
- Representing the State of North Carolina, Human Relations Commission in civil and administrative actions in cases when the agency determines there is reasonable cause to believe a discriminatory action occurred.
- This includes drafting and filing the complaint, propounding and responding to discovery, conducting depositions, drafting and filing pre-trial motions, drafting trial briefs, representing the agency at trial, and drafting post-trial appeals.
- Drafting and enforcing subpoenas.
- Reviewing discrimination inquiries submitted by complainants for jurisdiction, standing, and whether a claim is stated under U.S. and North Carolina Fair Housing Acts.
- Negotiating settlements of fair housing cases.
- Providing day-to-day advice to housing investigators, program managers, and Civil Rights Director.
- Reviewing investigative determinations.
- Drafting proposed legislation or administrative rules.
- Responding to public records requests.
Training staff, Commissioners (board), and the public on fair housing law and guidance.
This is a time-limited position for one year that may be extended at the discretion of the Chief Administrative Law Judge.
- Experience litigating cases in North Carolina state and/or federal court
- Experience in drafting legal complaints/responses
- Knowledge of North Carolina civil procedure and rules of evidence
**PLEASE SUBMIT YOUR APPLICATION ON-LINE USING THIS WEBSITE **
All applicants must complete and submit a State application for employment using the new NEOGOV Online Job Application System (http://www.oshr.nc.gov/jobs/) for the State of North Carolina. The Office of Administrative Hearings (OAH) selects applicants for employment based on job-related knowledge, skills, and abilities without regard to race, color, gender, national origin, religion, age, disability, political affiliation or political influence.
To receive credit for your work history and credentials, you must list the information on the online application form. Any information omitted from the application cannot be considered for qualifying credit. Attached or incorporated resumes (including Text Resume's on application form) WILL NOT be used for screening for qualifying credit. Please make sure you complete the application in full. "See Resume" or "See Attachment" will NOT be accepted. Other attachments (except a DD-214 copy) will also be accepted, but not used in screening for qualifying credit. Applicants are required to scan and attach a copy of their DD-214 (Form 4) or discharge orders if they wish to obtain veterans preference. Applicants may be subject to a criminal background check.
Upon the closing date, applications are "Under Review" and will be screened by Human Resources for qualified applicants.
For technical issues with your applications, please call the NeoGov Help Line at 855-524-5627.
Employment Type: Time-Limited Full-Time
