Paralegal II — Election Law & Board Support

Elections; Raleigh (NC); On-site; USD 58,000 - 75,000; Full time

Job summary

North Carolina State Board of Elections seeks a Paralegal II to provide legal administrative support in the Legal Division. You will manage attorney calendars, handle correspondence, and assist with public records requests and rulemaking.

The role emphasizes meticulous document handling, research, and coordination with attorneys and county election officials, under the General Counsel’s guidance.

Qualifications

• Working knowledge of office administration and records in a legal setting.
• Ability to learn agency procedures and election-related processes.
• Proofreading, written communication, and document accuracy.

Responsibilities

• Maintain attorney calendars, schedule meetings, and prepare materials.
• Log legal requests, route to attorneys, and track deadlines.
• Maintain shared tracker of legal assignments and due dates.
• Prepare routine letters, forms, and notices with attorney guidance.
• Coordinate travel arrangements and renew legal subscriptions.
• Assist with state board meetings, rulemaking, and public records.

Skills

Office administration

Legal terminology

Proofreading

Document preparation

Calendaring

Electronic records

Communication

Research assistance

Confidential handling

Education

Paralegal training

Bachelor’s degree in related field

GED

Equivalent education/experience

Tools

Word processing

Spreadsheets

Email

PDF tools

Document management systems

Shared calendars

Job description

North Carolina State Board of Elections seeks a Paralegal II to provide legal administrative support in the Legal Division. You will manage attorney calendars, handle correspondence, and assist with public records requests and rulemaking.

The role emphasizes meticulous document handling, research, and coordination with attorneys and county election officials, under the General Counsel’s guidance.