Paralegal I

State of North Carolina - Justice; North Carolina; On-site; USD 52,000 - 58,000; Full time

Benefits offered by this job

Employer paid health insurance

12 paid holidays

Vacation leave

Sick leave

Dental & vision

Retirement benefits

Job summary

The North Carolina Department of Justice is seeking a Paralegal I (S) to assist attorneys in the Consumer Protection/Antitrust Division. The role involves drafting complex legal documents, conducting legal research, litigation support, case management, data entry, and organizing exhibits.

The ideal candidate has paralegal training or a related degree, plus experience. The department offers employer paid health insurance, holidays, vacation and sick leave, and retirement benefits.

Qualifications

• Graduation from an accredited paralegal program or equivalent.
• Bachelor’s degree plus one year of substantive paralegal experience.
• High school diploma/GED plus five years of paralegal experience performing delegated legal work.

Responsibilities

• Assist attorneys in drafting complex legal documents and preparing exhibits.
• Conduct legal research on federal/state law and procedural rules.
• Support litigation efforts and manage case materials, data entry, and document organization.
• Schedule witnesses and organize supporting documents, exhibits, and affidavits.

Skills

Legal research

Litigation support

Document drafting

Case management

Witness scheduling

Education

Paralegal training

Bachelor’s degree + 1 year paralegal experience

High school/GED + 5 years paralegal experience

Job description

AgencyDept of JusticeDivisionDOJ Legal ServicesJob Classification TitleParalegal I (S)Position Number65017715GradeLG03About UsThe 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 WorkRecruitment Range: $52,370 - $57,680IMPORTANT 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.Knowledge Skills and Abilities/Management Preferences-Minimum Education and ExperienceSome 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 .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:Resumes and cover letters: To receive credit for your work history and credentials, you must list the information on the online application form. This information is used to determine if you meet the requirements of the position, and if you are selected, it is used to determine a salary offer.Using the terms \"See Resume\" or \"See Attachment\" will not be accepted, and your application will be rejected as incomplete. Cover letters are highly encouraged but not required.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 JusticeHuman [e-mail] StatementT he 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.Recruiter:Paul Jay MakowskiRecruiter Email:[e-mail]