Legislative Analyst I - Children and Family Law Staff Attorney Legislative Analysis Division North Carolina General Assembly Wake County NC

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Posted: Jan. 20, 2022

| Application Deadline:

Jan. 28, 2022

Title

Legislative Analyst I - Children and Family Law Staff Attorne

Legislative Analysis Division

North Carolina General Assembly

Wake County

Recruitment Range: $60,000 - $80,000 Annually

Salary Grade Equivalent:

12

About The North Carolina General Assembly

The North Carolina General Assembly is the bicameral legislature of the State of North Carolina, composed of the Senate and the House of Representatives. The North Carolina Constitution grants the General Assembly the authority to make or enact laws; to establish rules and regulations governing the conduct of the citizens, their rights, duties, and procedures; and to determine the consequences of certain actions. The nonpartisan staff of the Legislative Analysis Division provide legal analysis, policy research, general information, and legislative drafting services for all 170 legislators of the North Carolina General Assembly. The Legislative Analysis Division serves as staff to the standing and study committees of the General Assembly. Individuals in this division are generally assigned to specified subject areas, may specialize in one or more subject areas, or may cover a range of subjects.

Description of Work - Children and Family Law Position

The individual hired for this position must develop a specialized base of knowledge in assigned areas, specifically children and family law.

Examples Of Duties

Performs legal and policy research, analysis, and drafting for legislative committees and individual legislators.

Coordinates the operations of a committee, interim committee, or commission with committee chairs.

Develops work priorities, methods, and assignments at the request of or in consultation with legislators, supervisors, or other staff and then works independently to complete tasks.

Develops a specialized base of knowledge in assigned areas.

Staffs standing, legislative, and interim committees, consults with chairs to develop agendas and identify speakers, assists with meeting arrangements, and prepares background materials.

Compiles data and conducts research for legislative committees and individual legislators.

Meets with interest groups and government agencies on behalf of committees and individual legislators.

Summarizes and analyzes detailed documents, legislation, periodicals, and other written material.

Reviews committee minutes.

Writes issue memoranda, briefing papers, and other documents on selected topics.

Submits material requested by committees or legislators to them for approval.

Submits work product to the office director or designee for review of content, style, form, accuracy, objectivity, and consistency.

Performs other duties as directed.

Knowledge, Skills And Abilities/Competencies

Practical knowledge of federal, State, and local government organization and functions.

Ability to perform legal research, using appropriate methods of approach and source materials and following office procedures and norms.

Ability to prepare opinions and draft legal and legislative documents.

Ability to understand and interpret constitutional provisions, statutes, administrative rules, and legal precedents.

Ability to analyze facts, evidence, and legal instruments.

Ability to maintain composure and work cooperatively under pressure with legislators, legislative staff, and the public on a daily basis.

Ability to work objectively and impartially with members of all political parties and on all policy issues.

Ability to present information clearly and concisely, both orally and in writing.

Ability and willingness to work independently, with other members of the Division, and as part of a coordinated cross-divisional team.

Ability to function as a conscientious employee with a strong work ethic who pays attention to work product and process details.

Ability and willingness to work an extended schedule and extra hours with little or no advance notice.

Minimum Education And Experience Requirements

An active license to practice law in North Carolina.

Two years' experience practicing law related to children and families preferred.

Supplemental And Contact Information

Instructions:

To apply for the Legislative Analyst position, submit the NC General Assembly application through the NC General Assembly website: https://careers.ncleg.gov/

Applicants must also attach a copy of the following documents when submitting the online application:

A cover letter that includes reasons the candidate is interested in the position and discussion of relevant experience.

Resume.

Law school transcript.

List of three academic or professional references and three personal references, including name, address, email address, telephone number, and relationship to applicant.

Writing sample: Evaluation of writing samples is an important part of the selection process. The writing sample should reflect only the applicant's own work and must be accompanied by a separate note indicating the extent to which the sample has been edited by another. There is no maximum allowed length for a writing sample, but a writing sample exceeding five pages may not be considered in its entirety.

Please Note the Following:

Application must be completed in its entirety, including detailed education and work history.

The application system will not allow for any corrections or attached documents once the applicant has submitted their application. The applicant may save their progress up to the closing date, but please ensure all revisions and attachments are correct before submission.

To be considered for the Legislative Analyst position, all applicants must submit an NC General Assembly application and necessary documents by 5 p.m. on Jan. 28, 2022.

AgencY. Contact Information:

North Carolina General Assembly Human Resources Office

(919) 715-1210

***Due to the high volume of applications received, we are unable to provide information regarding the status of your application.***

To Apply

APPLICATIONS MAY BE FILED ONLINE AT:

http://www.oshr.nc.gov/jobs/index.html

NOTE: Apply to the department listed on posting

An Equal Opportunity Employer, NC State Government

Position #30314 LEGISLATIVE ANALYST I - CHILDREN AND FAMILY LAW

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