Assistant County Attorney - Public Records

The Wake County Attorney’s Office is seeking applicants with local government experience, specifically related to North Carolina public records law to be our next Assistant County Attorney. This attorney will counsel county departments and employees on North Carolina public records law and retention requirements. Experience with public records requests, retention requirements and knowledge of Chapter 132 of the North Carolina General Statutes is essential.

Essential Functions

Work closely with the Communications Department in handling responses to complex, sensitive or high-volume public records requests Provide legal advice related to public records requests and retention requirements The position is housed in the Wake County Attorney’s Office and reports directly to the County Attorney