State Health Plan Assistant General Counsel

Our mission is to preserve, protect and sustain the state’s pension and healthcare plans, generate investment returns in excess of comparable public pensions, properly account for and report on all funds that are deposited, invested, and disbursed through the North Carolina Department of State Treasurer, assure the financially sound issuance of debt for state and local governments, maintain the state’s “AAA” bond rating, and provide exemplary service across all divisions of the Department.

• →Advise the Plan regarding compliance with state/federal statutes and regulations, including the ACA, HIPAA, HITECH, and the Internal Revenue Code
• →Assist with the Plan’s administrative proceedings, including internal hearings, appeals, and preparation of final agency decisions
• →Provide timely legal advice to executive leadership and Plan staff regarding operational and policy issues
• →Support litigation counsel with legal research, discovery, and drafting and reviewing pleadings, motions, and other litigation documents
• →Review and draft contracts and procurement documents supporting the Plan’s operations

• Strong legal research and writing skills
• Ability to analyze complex legal and factual issues and provide practical recommendations
• Ability to interpret and apply statutes, administrative regulations, and court decisions
• Knowledge of judicial and administrative procedures
• Ability to communicate effectively with executives and agency staff

• This position is primarily in-office, but following an initial onboarding period, employees are generally eligible to telework one day per week, subject to agency policy and supervisory approval. Sporadic telework is allowed during the initial period and thereafter when needed, at the supervisor’s discretion.
• May occasionally require work outside of normal business hours to meet deadlines and agency needs.

Some state job postings say you can qualify by an “equivalent combination of education and experience.” If that language appears below, then you may qualify through either years of education, years of directly related experience, OR a combination of both. See oshr.nc.gov/experience-guide for details.

The minimum Education and Experience is:

• Juris Doctor (J.D.) degree from an accredited law school.
• Active membership in good standing with the North Carolina State Bar.

Important: This posting closes at 11:59:59 PM the night BEFORE the End Date above.

This position is primarily in-office, but following an initial onboarding period, employees are generally eligible to telework one day per week, subject to agency policy and supervisory approval. Sporadic telework is allowed during the initial period and thereafter when needed, at the supervisor’s discretion. 

Degrees must be received from appropriately accredited institutions.  Transcripts, degree evaluations, and cover letters may be uploaded with your application.

• Applicants seeking Veteran's Preference must attach a DD-214 Member-4 Form (Certificate of Release or Discharge from Active Duty) to their applications.
• Applicants seeking National Guard Preference must attach an NGB 23A (RPAS), along with the state application, if they are a current member of the NC National Guard in good standing. 
• Applicants who are former members of either the NC Army National Guard or the NC Air National Guard, with honorable discharge and six years of creditable service, must attach a copy of the DD 256 or NGB 22, along with the state application.

Consistent with the Americans with Disabilities Act (ADA) and the Pregnant Workers Fairness Act (PWFA), DHHS is committed to the full inclusion of all qualified individuals. As part of this commitment, DHHS will ensure that people with disabilities, or known limitations covered by the PWFA, are provided with reasonable accommodation.  If reasonable accommodation is needed to participate in the job application or interview process, please contact the person indicated below.

• The selected candidate will be subject to a criminal history background check through Castle Branch.
• One or more of the following may also be reviewed, depending on the nature and requirements of the position: employment history, professional references, credit history, and educational verification (i.e., degree, license, or official transcript).
• The selected candidate will be required to pass the background check to the satisfaction of the North Carolina Department of State Treasurer. All offers of employment are conditional until the satisfactory completion of the background check.

Some state job postings say you can qualify by an “equivalent combination of education and experience.” If that language appears below, then you may qualify through EITHER years of education OR years of directly related experience, OR a combination of both. See the Education and Experience Equivalency Guide for details.

The State of North Carolina is an Equal Employment Opportunity Employer and dedicated to providing employees with a work environment free from all forms of unlawful employment discrimination, harassment, or retaliation. The state provides reasonable accommodation to employees and applicants with disabilities; known limitations related to pregnancy, childbirth, or related medical conditions; and for religious beliefs, observances, and practices.

HR@nctreasurer.com