Paralegal Specialist: Trials & Legal Research

Durham County Government; Durham (NC); On-site; USD 52,000 - 72,000; Full time

Job summary

Durham County Government's Legal Department seeks a Paralegal to support trials, investigations, and legal research for child support enforcement and related matters. You will assist attorneys, draft documents, manage case files, and coordinate witnesses and exhibits in a fast-paced environment.

Requirements include an associate degree in Paralegal Studies (or related field) with two years of experience, paralegal certification or equivalent, and eligibility for Notary Public within six months.

Qualifications

• Requires an associate degree in Paralegal Studies or closely related field with two years of paralegal experience.
• Equivalent combination of education, training, and experience acceptable for the role.

Responsibilities

• Performs legal research using LexisNexis/Westlaw and assists in investigations.
• Assists County Attorneys in hearings and trials, including assembling case packets and exhibits.
• Drafts and files petitions, motions, orders, complaints, interrogatories, affidavits, and subpoenas; cites checks as needed.
• Maintains case files, calendars, and deadlines.
• Coördinates witnesses and exhibits for court proceedings.

Skills

Legal research

Lexis/Westlaw

Paralegal terminology

Organizational skills

Communication

Education

Associate degree in Paralegal Studies

Two years paralegal experience

Tools

Lexis/Westlaw

Job description

Durham County Government's Legal Department seeks a Paralegal to support trials, investigations, and legal research for child support enforcement and related matters. You will assist attorneys, draft documents, manage case files, and coordinate witnesses and exhibits in a fast-paced environment.

Requirements include an associate degree in Paralegal Studies (or related field) with two years of experience, paralegal certification or equivalent, and eligibility for Notary Public within six months.