Salary : $91,133.00 – $113,917.00 Annually
Location : 301 West Market Street Greensboro, NC
Job Type: Full Time
Job Number: 02988
Department: Legal
Opening Date: 05/25/2023
Description
The position may require travel between both the Greensboro and High Point offices, as determined by the County Attorney.
GENERAL STATEMENT OF DUTIES
Performs legal work requested by the County Attorney. Represents and advises county departments on legal matters and representing the county in court when necessary.
DISTINGUISHING FEATURES OF THE CLASS
An employee in this class will provide legal representation for Guilford County Department of Health and Human Services, Child Protective Services Division in juvenile matters involving abuse, neglect, and dependency cases, up through and including termination of parental rights. Employee will also assist the County Attorney in giving legal advice to other county departments and studying problems and cases affecting the county. Other work may involve preparation and conduct of cases pending administrative hearings, state trial courts, and state appellate courts.
Employees answer questions concerning the interpretation and application of statutes, rules, policies, and ordinances. Work is performed independently under the general supervision and direction of the County Attorney and is reviewed for soundness of approach and argument in the application of legal principles, and for effectiveness of results.
Examples of Duties
DUTIES AND RESPONSIBILTIES
Essential Duties and Tasks
- Represent the Guilford County Department of Health and Human Services, Child Protective Services Division in juvenile matters involving abuse, neglect and dependency, up through and including termination of parental rights, as assigned.
- Performs legal research, draft pleadings, and organizes caseload.
- Make court appearances and legal arguments in trial courts at the state level
- Provide legal advice to county agencies, officials, and employees.
- Perform legal duties as assigned and requested by the County Attorney.
- Advises administrative officials on policy questions and operating problems with legal complications.
- Confers with the general public as to matters that affect them as a result of actions by the county.
- Assists the County Attorney by executing delegated assignments dealing with the legal implications confronting any county agency or department.
- Employee may have to handle cases in both Greensboro and High Point, as determined by the County Attorney.
RECRUITMENT STANDARDS
Knowledge, Skills, and Abilities
- Considerable knowledge of general case, statutory, and common law affecting county operations.
- Considerable knowledge of judicial and quasi-judicial procedures and the rules or evidence.
- Considerable knowledge of the organizational structure of the county government.
- Ability to interpret and apply laws and courts decisions.
- Ability to interpret laws, to analyze legal situations, and to make recommendations that will resolve legal problems.
- Ability to express conclusions and arguments clearly and logically in oral and written form.
- Ability to maintain effective working relationships with the public and other person’s contacted in the course of work.
Typical Qualifications
Minimum Qualifications
Graduation from an accredited law school with completion and admission to the North Carolina Bar with one year experience in the practice of law. Time worked as a third-year Certified Legal Intern is applicable toward the requirement of one year experience in the practice of law.
Special Requirements
License to practice law in the State of North Carolina.
Preferred Qualifications
- One year of Civil Litigation experience
- Experience in drafting orders
- Experience in A/N/D
- Experience in DSS with TPRs
- Experience in Real Estate and Title Search experience a plus, but not required
Supplemental Information
Special Note
This generic class description gives an overview of the job class, its essential job functions and recommended job requirements. However, for each individual position assigned to this class, there is available a completed job description with physical abilities checklist which can be reviewed before initiating a selection process. They can provide additional detailed information on which to base various personnel actions and can assist management in making legal and defensible personnel decisions.
Driving is Essential
Driving is an essential requirement of this position whether driving a County owned or personal vehicle to conduct county business. Motor Vehicle Reports may be verified for valid driver’s license and that the driving record is compatible with the county’s driving criteria.
If a personal vehicle is operated for county business proper insurance is maintained as per Guilford County’s vehicle use policy.
We are excited about the opportunity of having you as a prospective new employee!
You probably already know our county is a wonderful county to live in, but did you know it is also a wonderful place to work?
Below are a few of the reasons why we love working for Guilford County.
We offer Health Insurance (UnitedHealthCare) to all benefitted employees working a minimum of 20 hours per week. The shared cost of the premium is based on scheduled/budgeted hours. If you are a full-time employee working 40 hours a week you can expect to pay less than $35 a month for medical coverage, dental coverage for $4 a month and vision coverage for $5 a month. That’s less than $45 a month for medical, dental & vision coverage; that’s unheard of.
Telehealth UHC Virtual Visits are available to you with no copay or out of pocket expense.
We are excited to inform you Guilford County has an Employee Wellness Center (24/7 access) with strength training equipment, cardio machines and a group exercise room with virtual or in person coaching from our Wellness Specialist!
Employee Assistance Program, 100% funded by the county. A superb benefit for you and your family absolutely free. Confidential help with personal or work-related issues.
13 paid holidays, 12 sick days, and 12 vacation days a year. That’s 37 paid days a year, totaling almost 2 months of paid time off.
Employer contributes 5% into your 401(k) – no match required.
Enrollment in the State Retirement Plan by contributing 6%.
Longevity pay beginning at five years of service.
We provide a $10,000 Life and AD&D benefit to eligible employees.
Flexible spending accounts (FSA) allow you to set aside tax-free dollars for health care and dependent care.
Voluntary Life, AD&D, Short-Term and Long-Term Disability.
01
Do you have a law degree from an accredited law school with completion and admission to the Bar? (Must be identified in your application.)
- Yes
- No
02
Which best describes your years of experience in the practice of law?
- Less than one year
- One or more years
- Not applicable
03
How many years have you worked as a third-year Certified Legal Intern? (Must be identified on your application.)
- Less than one year
- One or more years
- Not applicable
04
Do you have a license to practice law in the State of North Carolina? (Must be identified on your application.)
- Yes
- No
05
Do you have a current valid driver’s license?
- Yes
- No
06
Do you have one year of Civil Litigation experience?(Must be identified in your application.)
- Yes
- No
07
Do you have experience in drafting orders?(Must be identified in your application.)
- Yes
- No
08
Do you have experience in A/N/D?(Must be identified in your application.)
- Yes
- No
09
Do you have experience in DSS with TPRs?(Must be identified in your application.)
- Yes
- No
10
Do you have experience in Real Estate and Title Search?(Must be identified in your application.)
- Yes
- No
Required Question