Posted: August 30, 2023

North Carolina Board of Nursing

Staff Attorney

4516 Lake Boone Trail ~ Raleigh, NC ~ 27607

POSITION DESCRIPTION

The North Carolina Board of Nursing is seeking a Staff Attorney in the Legal Department. This attorney would provide legal services to the North Carolina Board of Nursing and prosecute violations of the Nursing Practice Act.

Primary responsibilities of this position are interpreting and applying law to evidence and other information; utilizing and evaluating electronic legal research and online systems; assisting in techniques used to interview witnesses; using judgment and logic to identify the strengths and weaknesses of case facts; researching and identifying precedence in case law; negotiating plea agreements; organizing work; setting priorities and meeting critical deadlines.

EDUCATION & EXPERIENCE

Applicants must have graduated from an accredited school of law with a minimum of two years of progressively responsible professional legal experience. Experience preferred in administrative law including conducting hearings before an Administrative Law Judge, Board, or Commission. Must be licensed to practice Law in the State of North Carolina.

Send letter of interest and current resume to: apply@ncbon.com

Closing Date: September 30, 2023 @ 5:00 p.m.