Paralegal II — Complex Litigation & Consumer Protection

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

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