Assistant Agency General Counsel II

Agency

Dept of Health and Human Services

Division

Secretary's Office

Job Classification Title

Assistant Agency General Counsel II (NS)

Position Number

60037811

Grade

LG08

About Us

The North Carolina Department of Health and Human Services (DHHS) is one of the largest, most complex agencies in the state, and has approximately 17,000 employees. It is responsible for ensuring the health, safety, and well-being of all North Carolinians, providing human service needs for special populations including individuals who are deaf, blind, developmentally disabled, and mentally ill, and helping poor North Carolinians achieve economic independence.

Description of Work

The Assistant Agency Counsel II position is responsible for providing legal counsel and support to the DHHS Division of Human Resources, specifically in the areas of employee relations, employment law, workplace compliance, and Equal Employment Opportunity Commission (EEOC) matters. This position will provide legal guidance and operational support related to employee grievances, disciplinary and workplace matters, and the coordination, review, and preparation of responses to EEOC charges, complaints, investigations, and related employment matters. The position will work closely with Human Resources leadership, management, and the Office of General Counsel to support compliance and risk mitigation efforts associated with employment-related legal issues.

This position will also serve as the primary coordinator for the development, legal review, revision, and oversight of departmental and divisional policies to ensure compliance with applicable federal laws, North Carolina statutes, administrative rules, and DHHS operational requirements. Responsibilities include providing legal guidance on policy interpretation and implementation, identifying legal and compliance risks, ensuring policies remain current and aligned with changes in law and operations, and supporting consistent application of policies across the Department.

Knowledge Skills and Abilities/Management Preferences

Salary Grade Range: $91,249.00 - $159,686.00

Recruitment Range: $91,249.00 - $115,000.00

Candidates now meet the minimum qualifications of a position if they meet the minimum education and experience listed on the vacancy announcement.

The Knowledge, Skills, and Abilities (KSAs)/ Management Preferences are not required. Applicants who possess the following skills are preferred:

• EEOC case management experience: Demonstrated ability to independently manage EEOC charges from intake through resolution, including drafting position statements, coordinating investigations, and participating in mediation or settlement negotiations.

• Employment law advisory experience: Proven track record of interpreting and applying federal and North Carolina employment laws, administrative rules, and case law to provide legal advice on employee relations and EEO compliance matters.

• Policy development and legal compliance drafting: Experience reviewing, drafting, and revising organizational HR and EEO policies to ensure compliance with evolving statutory, regulatory, and case law requirements, including North Carolina-specific requirements.

• Complex legal analysis and litigation support skills: Demonstrated ability to analyze statutes, regulations, constitutional provisions, and judicial/quasi-judicial decisions to produce written legal recommendations and support case resolution strategy.

• Cross-functional stakeholder and project management in high-volume environments: Proven success managing multiple concurrent legal matters in fast-paced, deadline-driven settings while collaborating effectively with HR, compliance, project management, and IT/privacy/security stakeholders.

The Posting Will Close At 11:59 P.M. The Night Before The End Date

This Position Is Funded In Part Through Federal Funds

This Role Is Eligible To Be Hybrid And Requires Onsite Reporting Located Within Raleigh, NC

About the Office of the Secretary

The Office of the Secretary serves as the executive leadership arm of the North Carolina Department of Health and Human Services (NCDHHS), guiding the Department’s mission to improve the health, safety, and well-being of all North Carolinians. Through strategic oversight and collaborative leadership, the Secretary’s Office supports the effective coordination of over a dozen core divisions, ensuring that agency-wide priorities are aligned, resources are us