Paralegal

North Carolina Judicial Branch; North Carolina; On-site; USD 58,000 - 86,000; Full time

Job summary

The North Carolina Department of Health and Human Services seeks a Paralegal II (S) to provide legal, operational, and administrative support to the Office of General Counsel. You will conduct legal research, draft and review documents, and support litigation and hearings.

Onsite work in Raleigh is required and collaboration with the Department of Justice and agency divisions is essential. Two years of paralegal experience or equivalent education are required; NC Paralegal certification is

Qualifications

• Experience supporting attorneys in a government, healthcare, regulatory, compliance, or public-sector environment.
• Experience coordinating litigation matters, administrative hearings, investigations, subpoenas, public records requests, or records production activities.
• North Carolina Paralegal certification is preferred.

Responsibilities

• Perform legal research, drafting and review of legal documents under licensed attorneys.
• Provide litigation and administrative hearing support and coordination.
• Manage records, subpoenas, and regulatory analyses as part of the Office of General Counsel operations.
• Serve as liaison among Office of General Counsel, NC Department of Justice, divisions, and external stakeholders.

Skills

Legal research

Regulatory analysis

Litigation coordination

Public-sector experience

Subpoenas management

Education

Paralegal training

Bachelor's degree

GED option

Tools

None

Job description

Agency

Dept of Health and Human Services

Division

Secretary's Office

Job Classification Title

Paralegal II (S)

Position Number

60037843

Grade

LG04

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 Paralegal II position provides legal, operational, and administrative support to the Office of General Counsel attorneys. This position performs substantive legal work under the direction of licensed attorneys, including legal research, drafting and review of legal documents, litigation and administrative hearing support, records management, subpoena coordination, regulatory analysis, and legal operations support. The position serves as a key liaison among the Office of General Counsel, the North Carolina Department of Justice, Department divisions, and external stakeholders to ensure the efficient management of legal matters affecting agency operations.

Knowledge Skills and Abilities/Management Preferences

Salary Grande Range: $57,606.00 - $86,409.00

Recruitment Range: $57,606.00 - $72,008.00

• Experience supporting attorneys in a government, healthcare, regulatory, compliance, or public-sector environment.
• Experience coordinating litigation matters, administrative hearings, investigations, subpoenas, public records requests, or records production activities.

Management Preference

• North Carolina Paralegal certification is preferred.

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

This Position Is Funded In Part Through Federal Funds

This Position Is Required To Report Onsite In Raleigh, NC For Its Duties

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 used responsibly, and services are delivered with equity and impact.

About the DHHS Office of General Counsel

The Office of the General Counsel at the North Carolina Department of the Secretary of State provides expert legal guidance, ensuring compliance, transparency, and integrity in all departmental operations. It oversees legal research, rulemaking, contract reviews, litigation coordination, and public records management. While not offering legal advice to the public, it plays a vital role in upholding regulatory standards and supporting the department’s mission

Supplemental Contact Information

The North Carolina Department of Health and Human Services (DHHS) is an Equal Opportunity Employer that embraces an Employment First philosophy, which consists of complying with all federallaws, state laws, and Executive Orders. We are committed to reviewing requests for reasonable accommodation at any time during the hiring process or while on the job. For more information about DHHS: https://www.ncdhhs.gov/.

DHHS uses the Merit-Based Recruitment and Selection Plan to fill positions subject to the State Human Resources Act with the most qualified individuals. Hiring salary will be based on relevant qualifications, internal equity, and budgetary considerations pertinent to the advertised position.

In accordance with the Governor’s Executive Order 303, our agency supports second-chance employment for individuals who were previously incarcerated or justice-involved. We invite all potential applicants to apply for positions for which they may be qualified.

Degree/College Credit Verification

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

Veterans’ and National Guard Preference

• 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.

ADA Accommodations

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.

Minimum Education and Experience

Graduation from an appropriately accredited institution for paralegal training and two years of experience as a paralegal

OR

Bachelor's degree from an appropriately accredited institution and two years of substantive paralegal experience;

OR

High school or General Education Development (GED) diploma and six years of paralegal experience performing delegated, substantive legal work

OR

An equivalent combination of education and experience

EEO Statement

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.