Paralegal I — Consumer Protection & Litigation Support

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

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.