Paralegal II (Temporary)

North Carolina Judicial Branch; North Carolina; On-site; USD 31,000 - 45,000; Full time

Job summary

North Carolina Judicial Branch is seeking a Paralegal II (S) to support staff attorneys in the Workers’ Compensation Section. This temporary position is located in Wake County, NC, within the Department of Justice.

The role involves drafting legal documents, preparing trial exhibits, subpoenas, coordinating evidence and witnesses, and assisting with discovery requests. Minimum education requirements are described in the posting.

Qualifications

• Paralegal training and 2 years of paralegal experience.
• Bachelor’s degree with 2 years paralegal experience.
• GED with 6 years paralegal experience.
• Equivalent combination of education and experience may apply.

Responsibilities

• Provide litigation support to staff attorneys in the Workers’ Compensation Section.
• Prepare trial exhibits, subpoenas, coordination of evidence and witnesses.
• Contact witnesses and prepare them for potential trial testimony.
• Draft legal documents including discovery and respond to discovery requests.

Skills

Litigation support

Legal document drafting

Education

Paralegal training and 2 years experience

Bachelor’s degree with 2 years paralegal experience

GED with 6 years paralegal experience

Job description

Agency

Office of State Human Resources

Division

Temporary Solutions

Job Classification Title

Paralegal II (S)

Grade

LG04

About Us

To provide a solid Human Resource management foundation, responsible oversight, and creative solutions through a collaborative approach with all stakeholders to maximize the potential of our greatest asset – OUR EMPLOYEES.

Description of Work

Knowledge Skills and Abilities/Management Preferences

This is a temporary position and there are no leave or retirement benefits offered with this position. Temporary employees who work an annual average of 30 or more hours per week may be eligible for health insurance coverage under the High Deductible Health Plan (HDHP). For more information on Health Benefits offered visit www.shpnc.org.

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Note

Permanent and time-limited NC State Government employees must separate from their permanent or time-limited position in order to work in a temporary position. All temporary employees are limited to one NC State Government temporary assignment at a time.

Individuals hired into a temporary State job must be fully qualified for the job. OSHR supports the Governor's Job Ready initiative and seeks to expand a temporary skill set to enhance their qualifications for State government and private sector jobs. Exposure to an agency's culture, process, procedures, and potential learning opportunities can provide valuable experience to those who may seek permanent employment with the state.

This temporary position is located in 114 W Edenton St - Wake County.

This position is assigned to the Department of Justice.

Job Order Hourly Rate of Pay: $27.70 (Based on education and/or years of relevant work experience reflected on the application).

Effective July 1, 2025, candidates now meet the minimum qualifications of a position if they have the minimum education and experience listed from the class specification. The Knowledge, Skills, and Abilities listed within this vacancy announcement will be used only as management preferences and will be used to screen for the most qualified pool of applicants.

Management Preferences/Job Duties

• This position provides litigation support to staff attorneys in the Workers’ Compensation Section.
• Litigation support includes preparation of trial exhibits, subpoenas, coordination of evidence and witnesses, etc.
• This position will contact witnesses and prepare them for potential trial testimony.
• This includes but is not limited to drafting numerous types of legal documents, including discovery as well as responding to discovery requests.

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.

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.