Paralegal II

State of North Carolina; Raleigh (NC); On-site; USD 58,000 - 60,000; Full time

Job summary

The North Carolina Department of Justice in Raleigh seeks a Paralegal II to support attorneys with discovery responses, drafting legal documents, and general litigation tasks.

Preferred experience includes assisting attorneys in workers’ compensation or civil litigation. The role involves witness interviews and handling trial exhibits, subpoenas, and coordinating evidence as part of a broader litigation support function.

Qualifications

• Requires graduation from an accredited paralegal program with two years of paralegal experience OR a bachelor’s degree with two years of substantive paralegal experience OR a high school/GED with six years of paralegal experience OR an equivalent combination of education and experience.

Responsibilities

• Responding to discovery requests
• Drafting discovery and other legal documents
• Limited research
• Interviewing witnesses and preparing them for potential trial testimony
• General litigation support including preparation of trial exhibits, subpoenas, and coordination of evidence and witnesses

Skills

Litigation support

Education

Paralegal education or training

Bachelor’s degree + paralegal experience

High school/GED + paralegal experience

Education/Experience equivalency

Job description

Agency Dept of Justice Division DOJ Legal Services Job Classification Title Paralegal II (S) Position Number 60010357 Grade LG04

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: $57,606 - $60,000

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

• Responding to discovery requests
• Drafting discovery and other legal documents
• Limited research
• Interviewing witnesses and preparing them for potential trial testimony
• General litigation support to include preparation of trial exhibits, subpoenas, coordination of evidence and witnesses, etc.

Knowledge Skills and Abilities/Management Preferences

Management prefers experience assisting attorneys in workers’ compensation litigation or civil litigation.

Minimum Education and Experience

• Graduation from an appropriately accredited institution for paralegal training and two years of experience as a paralegal
• Bachelor’s degree from an appropriately accredited institution and two years of substantive paralegal experience
• High school or General Education Development (GED) diploma and six years of paralegal experience performing delegated, substantive legal work
• An equivalent combination of education and experience

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

CONTACT INFORMATION: NC Department of Justice Human Resources [e-mail]

Recruiter: Andrea Evet Cannon Recruiter Email: [e-mail]

North Carolina State Government is one of the state’s largest employers, with over 76,000 employees all working toward a common goal: a safer and stronger North Carolina. We are a large organization comprised of various agencies, offices, and universities, each providing important public services.

Benefits

Eligible state employees are entitled to comprehensive benefits, including a variety of leave options, professional development opportunities, insurance, and more. To learn more about the benefits of being a North Carolina state employee, visit the N.C. Office of State Human Resources' website.

Hiring Flexibility

Permanent, temporary, and time-limited state government jobs can be found from the mountains to the coast. Find your next opportunity today!

State Application Resources/Frequently Asked Questions Valuing Education and Experience

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.