Paralegal II

State of North Carolina; Raleigh (NC); On-site; USD 58,000 - 59,000; Full time

Benefits offered by this job

Health insurance

Paid holidays

Vacation leave

Dental insurance

Vision insurance

Retirement benefits

Job summary

The North Carolina Department of Justice, Consumer Protection/Antitrust Division, seeks a Paralegal II to assist attorneys with drafting complex legal documents, research, litigation support and case management. The role includes data entry, organization of exhibits and affidavits, and coordinating witness schedules.

The position requires knowledge of federal/state case law, civil procedure, and appellate rules, with emphasis on handling complex litigation and essential courtroom-related

Qualifications

• Graduation from an accredited paralegal program and two years of paralegal experience.
• Bachelor’s degree plus two years of substantive paralegal experience.
• High school or GED with six years of paralegal experience performing substantive legal work.

Responsibilities

• Draft complex legal documents and perform document preparation.
• Conduct legal research into complex issues without precedents.
• Provide litigation support and case management; assist with data entry and organizational tasks.
• Schedule witnesses and organize supporting documents, exhibits, and affidavits.

Skills

Litigation paralegal experience

Consumer protection/ACT experience

Criminal appellate brief experience

Education

Paralegal training

Bachelor’s degree with paralegal experience

High school/GED with paralegal experience

Job description

Agency

Dept of Justice

Division

DOJ Legal Services

Job Classification Title

Paralegal II (S)

Position Number

65017715

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 - $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 extensive 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 the most complex litigation. This position will have considerable involvement in complex 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.

Knowledge Skills and Abilities/Management Preferences

Management Preferences:

• Litigation Paralegal Experience
• Consumer Protection Experience or Experience with the NC Unfair & Deceptive Trade Practices Act
• Criminal Appellate Brief Experience

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. See the Education and Experience Equivalency Guide for details.

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.

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 Justice
Human Resources
[e-mail]

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.