Paralegal III

Justice; Wake Crossroads (NC); Hybrid; USD 63,000 - 67,000; Full time

Job summary

North Carolina Department of Justice is seeking a Public Safety Paralegal III to provide paraprofessional litigation support to attorneys in the Public Safety Section. The role requires familiarity with state and federal litigation processes, including filing, discovery, and drafting documents, with a strong emphasis on accuracy and timeliness.

The position is hybrid, combining in-office and remote work. Recruitment range is $63,367 to $67,388, and three years of paralegal experience or

Qualifications

• 5 years of progressive civil litigation experience preferred.
• Experience providing paralegal support for litigation in federal court.
• Demonstrated history of managing heavy caseload while meeting deadlines, preferred.
• Legal research and drafting of legal documents preferred.
• Graduation from an accredited institution for paralegal training and three years of paralegal experience; or Bachelor’s degree with three years paralegal experience; or GED with seven years of paralegal experience.

Responsibilities

• Provide paraprofessional litigation support to attorneys in the Public Safety Section.
• Assign work tasks to the Section’s assistants.
• Prepare legal documents such as pleadings, discovery, and motions for attorney review.
• Support litigation in state and federal courts with attention to detail and accuracy.

Skills

Civil litigation experience

Paralegal support for litigation

Caseload management

Legal research & drafting

Education

Paralegal training

Bachelor’s degree option

GED pathway option

Job description

Job Classification

Agency Dept of Justice Division DOJ Legal Services Job Classification Title Paralegal III (S) Position Number 65036343 Grade LG05

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: $63,367 to $67,388. IMPORTANT NOTE: This posting closes at 11:59:59 PM the night BEFORE the End Date listed. This is a REPOST - Previous applicants are still under consideration and do not need to reapply. This Public Safety Paralegal III position will provide paraprofessional litigation support services to the attorneys assigned to the Public Safety Section, which represents the Department of Adult Corrections, Department of Public Safety, State Highway Patrol, and Statute Bureau of Investigation in all types of litigation. This position shares responsibility with other paralegal positions for providing all litigation support services provided to these attorneys, assigns work tasks to the Section’s assistants, and such other duties as deemed necessary. As a Paralegal III, the candidate must be familiar with all practices and procedures to support litigation in state courts and federal courts, such as filing, legal research, file management, communications with clients, opposing counsel, and court staff, preparation of legal documents, such as pleadings, discovery, and motions, including drafting such documents for attorney review. The position requires extreme attention to detail, characterized by precision and accuracy. Strong reliance is placed upon the work-product of this position to ensure that work is accomplished effectively and efficiently without the need for significant revisions. This is a hybrid remote position, requiring a combination of in-office and remote work.

Knowledge Skills and Abilities/Management Preferences

1. 5 years of progressive civil litigation experience preferred.
2. Experience providing paralegal supporting for litigation in federal court, strongly preferred.
3. Demonstrated history of managing heavy caseload while maintaining high standards and meeting deadlines, preferred.
4. Legal research and drafting of legal documents preferred.

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 three years of experience as a paralegal; or Bachelor’s degree from an appropriately accredited institution and three years of substantive paralegal experience; or High school or General Education Development (GED) diploma and seven years of paralegal experience performing delegated, substantive legal work; or an equivalent combination of education and experience.

Recruiter

Recruiter: Andrea Evet Cannon

Recruiter Email: [e-mail]

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.

Additional Information

Register North Carolina State Government is one of the state's largest employers, with over 76,000 employees all working toward a common goal: a safer and stronger North Carolina. We are a large organization comprised of various agencies, offices, and universities, each providing important public services. Eligible state employees are entitled to comprehensive benefits, including a variety of leave options, professional development opportunities, insurance, and more. To learn more about the benefits of being a North Carolina state employee, visit the N.C. Office of State Human Resources' website. Permanent, temporary, and time-limited state government jobs can be found from the mountains to the coast. Find your next opportunity today!

Valuing Education and Experience The State of North Carolina values the knowledge and experience of our jobseekers and current state employees. Approximately 91 percent of state job classifications allow experience to be substituted for education or do not require a post‑secondary degree. Learn more about how you may qualify for a position through education or directly related experience, or a combination of both, with the Education and Experience Equivalency Guide. All job postings close at 11:59pm the night before the End Date on the posting.