Paralegal I

nc; North Carolina; On-site; USD 52,000 - 58,000; Full time

Benefits offered by this job

Health insurance

Twelve paid holidays

Generous vacation and sick leave accr"

Dental

Vision

Retirement benefits

Job summary

The North Carolina Department of Justice, led by the Attorney General, seeks a paralegal to support attorneys in the Consumer Protection/Antitrust Division. You will draft complex legal documents, conduct legal research, manage case files, and assist with litigation workflows.

Responsibilities include data entry, preparing exhibits and affidavits, scheduling witnesses, and organizing supporting materials. A paralegal training or a Bachelor's with experience, plus the ability to handle diverse

Qualifications

• Paralegal training or a related Bachelor's degree with minimum substantive paralegal experience.
• Equivalent combinations of education and experience may be considered.

Responsibilities

• Assist attorneys in Consumer Protection/Antitrust Division with legal tasks.
• Draft complex legal documents and perform legal research.
• Support litigation, manage case files and gather exhibits and affidavits.
• Organize scheduling of witnesses and maintain supporting documents.

Skills

Legal research

Drafting complex legal documents

Litigation support

Document preparation

Case management

Data entry

Education

Paralegal training certificate or degree

Bachelor's degree + 1 year paralegal experience

GED + five years paralegal experience

Job description

About Us

The North Carolina Department of Justice, led by the Attorney General of North Carolina, represents the state, state agencies, and elected officials, and defends the rights of the people of North Carolina. The Department handles all state criminal appeals cases and assists district attorneys with complex criminal cases at their request. Additionally, the 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.

Description of Work

Recruitment Range: $52,370 - $57,680

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

The paralegal in this position will assist attorneys in the Consumer Protection/Antitrust Division of the Attorney General's Office. The position performs a wide variety of legal tasks, including drafting complex legal documents, document preparation, legal research into complex issues without specific precedents, litigation support and case management, data entry, and other organizational tasks. The position possesses a thorough knowledge of federal and state case, statutory, and common law, as well as the rules of civil procedure, rules of evidence, and rules of appellate procedure. The position possesses knowledge of federal and state judicial and quasi-judicial practices and procedures. Projects are varied as required by the demands of the particular investigation and/or litigation, and this paralegal will be expected to assist the attorneys in handling matters in litigation. This position will have involvement in litigation including participation in data gathering and preparation of exhibits, documents, and affidavits. This position will also be responsible for the scheduling of witnesses, and the organization of supporting documents, exhibits, and evidence. This position organizes notices received by the Division, distributing them to division attorneys as necessary. 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.

Minimum Education and Experience

• 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

• Employer paid health insurance
• twelve paid holidays
• generous vacation and sick leave accrual
• dental
• vision
• other insurance options
• retirement benefits

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.

Contact Information

NC Department of Justice Human Resources [e-mail]

Recruiter: Paul Jay Makowski Recruiter Email: [e-mail]