Closing Date: 9th May, 2024

Description:

The North Carolina Department of the Secretary of State, Securities Division's mission is to protect North Carolina investors. Consistent with that purpose, the Securities Division seeks to ensure a competitive securities market in North Carolina and increase investor confidence in the securities industry through education outreach, compliance and enforcement actions.

Are you interested in building an exciting career protecting North Carolina investors? Are you interested in investigating and litigating complex administrative and/or criminal cases that may include crypto/digital assets, precious metals, securities compliance, registration of securities products and securities professionals?

The Securities Division is seeking an Attorney II to advise and litigate cases within our Enforcement Section. The position requires an attorney with prosecutorial experience to investigate and enforce the North Carolina Securities Act (N.C.G.S. Chapter 78A), the North Carolina Investment Advisers Act, including the Uniform Athlete Agents Act (N.C.G.S. Chapter 78C), the North Carolina Commodities Act (N.C.G.S. Chapter 78D) or other statutes under the authority of the North Carolina Secretary of State. This attorney works independently and must be able to conduct and manage investigations through litigation and post-trial sanctions. The major functions of this position involve administrative hearings, criminal prosecution, trial litigation, pre-trial and trial responsibilities, and may include administrative rule-making duties. This attorney will also be appointed as a Special Prosecutor for criminal prosecution matters under the authority of the Secretary.

This position may require frequent in-state travel for court appearances.
No salary will be offered above the recruitment range: $70,732.00 - $94,500.00. Salary determination is based upon the candidate's education and experience related to the position, as well as departmental budget and equity considerations.
This position may be eligible for an alternate worksite arrangement in accordance with the Secretary of State's Teleworking Policy but must permanently reside within 50 miles from the Securities Division office in Raleigh, North Carolina.

Knowledge, Skills and Abilities / Competencies:
Qualified applicants must document on the application that they possess all of the following:

Experience independently prosecuting felonies or litigating complex administrative, civil cases.
Working knowledge of judicial and quasi-judicial procedures and the rules of evidence.
Knowledge of and the ability to interpret and apply provisions of the Federal Securities laws and the North Carolina Securities, Investment Adviser, Commodities Acts and their related administrative regulations.
Experience in timely responding to internal requests and external inquiries via written and oral communication in a clear and concise manner.
Experience prioritizing tasks and ensuring timely compliance with timekeeping obligations and case reporting requirements.
Experience conducting research and draft memorandum, pleadings, opinions, legislation or rules in a clear and precise language.
Experience analyzing facts, evidence, investigative reports, accounting or business records in order to identify fraud or other violations.

*A writing sample may be required.

Minimum Education and Experience Requirements:
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.

Licensed to practice law by the North Carolina State Bar and one year of professional legal experience.