Paralegal II (Temporary)

Nipro Corp.; Northern (KY); Hybrid; USD 33,000 - 44,000; Full time

Job summary

Office of State Human Resources in Wake County, NC is seeking a temporary Paralegal II to support staff attorneys in litigation, especially in the Workers’ Compensation Section. The role involves preparing trial exhibits, coordinating evidence and witnesses, and drafting critical legal documents, including discovery requests and responses.

Qualified candidates will have a paralegal training credential with two years of experience, or a bachelor’s degree with two years of substantive paralegal

Qualifications

• Paralegal training plus two years of paralegal experience required.
• Bachelor’s degree with two years of substantive paralegal experience acceptable.
• GED or high school diploma with six years of paralegal experience also acceptable.

Responsibilities

• This position provides litigation support to staff attorneys in the Workers’ Compensation Section.
• This role will contact witnesses and prepare them for potential trial testimony.
• This includes drafting numerous types of legal documents, including discovery and responses to discovery requests.

Skills

Litigation support

Subpoenas

Witness coordination

Drafting legal documents

Discovery responses

Education

Paralegal training

Bachelor's degree + paralegal experience

GED or high school diploma + paralegal experience

Job description

## Paralegal II (Temporary)Apply: Wake County, NC: Full time: Posted Today: End Date: October 17, 2026 (7 days left to apply): JR-126073**Agency**Office of State Human Resources**Division**Temporary Solutions**Job Classification Title**Paralegal II (S)**Position Number****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****.****Visit****www.nctemporarysolutions.com****for employment information.** **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.**Recruiter:**Alisha Anne Grandy**Recruiter Email:**[e-mail]