Paralegal

State of North Carolina; North Carolina; On-site; USD 58,000 - 86,000; Full time

Job summary

The Paralegal II (S) position at the North Carolina Department of Health and Human Services—Office of General Counsel—provides legal, operational, and administrative support. The role includes research, drafting, litigation coordination, records management, subpoena coordination, and regulatory analysis to assist agency operations.

Based in Raleigh, NC, this onsite position requires paraprofessional expertise and a commitment to public-sector service with potential preference for NC Paralegal

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

• Provide legal research and drafting/review of legal documents.
• Support litigation and administrative hearings.
• Manage records, subpoenas, and regulatory analysis.
• Serve as liaison among OGC, the North Carolina Department of Justice, divisions, and external stakeholders.

Skills

Paralegal experience

Government environment

Litigation coordination

Public records requests

Regulatory analysis

Education

Paralegal certification

Bachelor's degree

GED/High school + experience

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

Candidates now meet the minimum qualifications of a position if they meet the minimum education and experience listed on the vacancy announcement.

The Knowledge, Skills, and Abilities (KSAs)/ Management Preferences are not required. Applicants who possess the following skills are preferred:

• 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.

Salary Grande Range

$57,606.00 - $86,409.00

Recruitment Range

$57,606.00 - $72,008.00

The 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 federal laws, 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.

CONTACT INFORMATION:

If there are any questions about this posting, please contact Talent Acquisition at [e-mail].

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.