Paralegal I

Justice; Raleigh (NC); On-site; USD 52,000 - 58,000; Full time

Benefits offered by this job

Health insurance

Paid holidays

Vacation leave

Sick leave

Dental

Vision

Retirement benefits

Job summary

The North Carolina Department of Justice, Consumer Protection/Antitrust Division, seeks a Paralegal I to assist attorneys with complex legal tasks. The role includes drafting documents, legal research, data entry, and case management, with involvement in litigation and witness scheduling.

The position requires paralegal training or equivalent education and experience; strong organizational and analytical skills are essential. Recruitment range is $52,370–$57,680 with comprehensive state benefits.

Qualifications

• Paralegal training or an equivalent bachelor’s credential with substantive paralegal experience.
• Experience drafting legal documents and performing legal research.
• Familiarity with civil procedure and case management practices.

Responsibilities

• Draft complex legal documents and assist attorneys in litigation.
• Prepare exhibits, affidavits, and organized supporting materials.
• Perform legal research into complex issues and manage case data.
• Enter data accurately and assist with witness scheduling and notices.
• Organize notices and distribute to division attorneys as needed.

Skills

Legal research

Litigation support

Document drafting

Case management

Witness scheduling

Education

Paralegal training certificate

Bachelor’s degree + 1 year paralegal experience

GED + 5 years paralegal experience

Education/Experience equivalency

Job description

Agency Dept of Justice Division DOJ Legal Services Job Classification Title Paralegal I (S) Position Number 65017715 Grade LG03

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.

Knowledge, Skills and Abilities / Management Preferences – 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

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.

Additional Departmental Information

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.

EEO Statement

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.

Additional Information

State Application Resources/Frequently Asked Questions Valuing Education and Experience The State of North Carolina values the knowledge and experience of our jobseekers and current state employees. Approximately 91 percent of state job classifications allow experience to be substituted for education or do not require a post‑secondary degree. Learn more about how you may qualify for a position through education or directly related experience, or a combination of both, with the Education and Experience Equivalency Guide. All job postings close at 11:59pm the night before the End Date on the posting.