Paralegal I

State of North Carolina; Los Angeles (CA); On-site; USD 52,000 - 53,000; Full time

Job summary

The Paralegal I (S) position with the NC Department of Justice/Attorney General’s Office, Transportation Division, supports condemnation proceedings across North Carolina. You will coordinate actions, gather necessary information, and assist attorneys in timely filings to keep DOT construction projects on schedule.

Ideal candidates have paralegal training or a bachelor’s degree with experience, and familiarity with Odyssey, with the ability to liaison with state agencies and court officials.

Qualifications

• Paralegal education or equivalent experience required.
• Familiarity with the NC Judicial Branch Odyssey electronic filing and case management system.
• Coordination with DOT Right of Way Unit and court officials for filing Condemnation actions.

Responsibilities

• Coordinate and prepare highway condemnation actions in NC superior courts.
• Assist attorneys in the filing team with researching and preparing legal information for filings.
• Ensure proper filing with agency personnel and court officials statewide.

Skills

Deadline management

Education

Paralegal training (accredited)

Bachelor’s degree + 1 year paralegal experience

High school diploma or GED + 5 years paralegal experience

Job description

Agency

Dept of Transportation

Division

DOT Attorney General

Job Classification Title

Paralegal I (S)

Position Number

60026885

Grade

LG03

About Us

It’s the mission of the NC Department of Transportation to connect people, products and places safely and efficiently with customer focus, accountability, and environmental sensitivity to enhance the economy and vitality of North Carolina. We encourage you to consider joining NCDOT where our work not only serves the citizens of North Carolina but has an impact on our world through all modes of transportation.

Description of Work

Recruitment Range: $52,370 - $52,436

IMPORTANT NOTE: This posting closes at 11:59:59 PM the night BEFORE the End Date listed.

This position is within the North Carolina Department of Justice/Attorney General’s Office (DOJ), Transportation Division, which represents the North Carolina Department of Transportation (DOT) in its litigation and legal matters, including eminent domain/condemnation actions.

This position is responsible for coordinating and preparing the highway condemnation actions in the superior courts of the 100 counties of North Carolina. These actions must be filed in a timely manner to acquire the land necessary to begin the Department of Transportation’s construction projects on schedule. The Paralegal I assists the attorneys in the filing team with researching and compiling information of a legal nature which must be obtained before the filing of a condemnation lawsuit. The Paralegal I is expected to confer with personnel in the DOT Right of Way Unit as well as personnel from other governmental agencies to gather necessary information for preparing condemnation cases to be filed in court. The Paralegal I coordinates with agency personnel as well as with court officials throughout the state to ensure the proper filing of the action. The Paralegal I’s work is performed under the general supervision of an Attorney III in the Condemnation Section of the Transportation Division. The Paralegal I must be familiar with the NC Judicial Branch Statewide electronic-filing and case management system (Odyssey).

The position will also perform other duties as assigned by the Attorney III who supervises the Filing Team in the Condemnation Section.

Knowledge Skills and Abilities/Management Preferences

Management Preferences

• Demonstrated ability to manage deadlines and workloads

Minimum Education and Experience

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.

Graduation from an appropriately accredited institution for paralegal training; or Bachelor’s degree from an appropriately accredited institution and one year of substantive paralegal experience; or High school or General Education Development (GED) diploma and five years of paralegal experience performing delegated, substantive legal work; or an equivalent combination of education and experience.

The North Carolina Department of Justice, includes the North Carolina State Crime Lab, the North Carolina Justice Academy, and the Sheriffs’ and Criminal Justice Education and Training Standards Divisions.

Benefits

• The State of North Carolina offers employer paid health insurance plus twelve paid holidays, generous vacation and sick leave accrual, dental, vision, and other insurance options, and retirement benefits. You can view our benefits information at Employee Benefits.

Supplemental Information

Credit for foreign degrees will only be given if verification of degree certification is attached to your application. Transcripts for foreign degrees have to be evaluated by an organization like World Education Services to determine US equivalency.

Contact Information

NC Department of Justice

Human Resources

[e-mail]

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.