Paralegal II

Department of Transportation; Raleigh (NC); On-site; USD 58,000 - 60,000; Full time

Benefits offered by this job

Health insurance

12 paid holidays

Vacation and sick leave

Dental and vision coverage

Retirement benefits

Job summary

The North Carolina Department of Justice, Transportation Division, seeks a Paralegal II to provide litigation and legal support to attorneys handling eminent domain/condemnation actions across the state. The role involves drafting complex documents, coordinating discovery, and preparing exhibits for trials.

You will manage calendars, schedule witnesses, file documents in Superior Courts, and liaise with clients and staff.

Qualifications

• Graduation from an accredited paralegal program or equivalent education.
• Two years of substantive paralegal experience or a bachelor's degree with related experience.
• Experience drafting complex legal documents and managing discovery.

Responsibilities

• Draft amendments to complaints and responses to discovery.
• Complete court forms and file documents in Superior Courts.
• Assist attorneys with data gathering, exhibits, and affidavits for trials.
• Schedule witnesses and manage calendar-related deadlines.
• Interface with clients, staff, and attorneys regarding communications.

Skills

Paralegal support

Litigation support

Document drafting

Calendar management

Education

Paralegal training certificate

Bachelor's degree

GED or high school diploma

Job description

About Us

It’s the mission of the NC Department of Transportation to connect people, products and places safely and efficiently with customer focus, accountability, and environmental sensitivity to enhance the economy and vitality of North Carolina. We encourage you to consider joining NCDOT where our work not only serves the citizens of North Carolina but has an impact on our world through all modes of transportation.

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. This position is within the North Carolina Department of Justice/Attorney General’s Office (DOJ), Transportation Division, which represents the North Carolina Department of Transportation (DOT) in its litigation and legal matters, including eminent domain/condemnation actions, employment actions and contract matters. The Paralegal II serves as litigation and legal support to attorneys in the Transportation Division of NCDOJ. 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 work is primarily in the Condemnation Section of the Transportation Division working on litigation related to eminent domain/condemnation actions. The Paralegal II in this position prepares and files documents in the Superior Courts throughout the State under the supervision of an attorney. The Paralegal II performs specialized paralegal work within a complex program area or specialty field, in support of the activities of attorneys in the Transportation Section. The paralegal functions include drafting complex legal documents, including amendments to complaints and responses to discovery; completing court-issued forms; researching complex issues without specific precedence; and interfacing on a front-end basis with clients, staff, and attorneys for the purpose of screening calls and/or summarizing communications between outside parties and the legal staff. In a litigation context, the Paralegal II participates in data gathering and preparation of exhibits, documents, and affidavits in advance of a trial. The employee is also responsible for the scheduling of witnesses, and the organization of supporting documents, exhibits, and evidence. The Paralegal II is responsible for scanning received legal documents and calendar management related to responses and due dates for legal document filing. The Paralegal II may assist attorneys in setting up a criminal appellate brief or in drafting statements of fact for criminal appellate briefs assigned as a part of the criminal brief rotation. The Paralegal II has considerable latitude in decision making, and decisions frequently must be made in which the consequence of error could have significant impact on the legal office, the agency, the agency’s clients, or segments of the general public served by the agency. Work is complex. Work is reviewed through inspection, conferences, reports, and review of completed work.

Minimum Education and Experience

Some 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. Graduation from an appropriately accredited institution for paralegal training and two years of experience as a paralegal; or Bachelor’s degree from an appropriately accredited institution and two years of substantive paralegal experience; or High school or General Education Development (GED) diploma and six 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.

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 Email: [e-mail]