Transportation Litigation Paralegal II

North Carolina Association of Official Court Reporters; Northern (KY); Hybrid; USD 58,000 - 60,000; Full time

Benefits offered by this job

Employer paid health insurance

Twelve paid holidays

Vacation and sick leave accrual

Dental insurance

Vision insurance

Retirement benefits

Job summary

North Carolina Department of Justice, Attorney General’s Office, Transportation Division, seeks a Paralegal II to provide litigation support in eminent domain and condemnation actions. The role involves drafting complex pleadings, managing documents, and coordinating with attorneys and clients across the state.

Responsibilities include preparing exhibits, scheduling witnesses, and handling calendar management for legal filings, with decisions having significant impact.

Qualifications

• Graduation from an appropriately accredited institution for paralegal training and two years of experience as a paralegal.
• Bachelor’s degree from an appropriately accredited institution and two years of substantive paralegal experience.
• High school or GED diploma and six years of paralegal experience performing delegated, substantive legal work.

Responsibilities

• Drafting complex legal documents, including amendments to complaints and responses to discovery.
• Completing court-issued forms and researching complex issues.
• Interfacing with clients, staff, and attorneys; screening calls and summarizing communications.
• Scheduling witnesses and organizing supporting documents, exhibits, and evidence.

Education

Graduation from an appropriately accredited institution for paralegal training and two years of experience as a paralegal

Job description

North Carolina Department of Justice, Attorney General’s Office, Transportation Division, seeks a Paralegal II to provide litigation support in eminent domain and condemnation actions. The role involves drafting complex pleadings, managing documents, and coordinating with attorneys and clients across the state.

Responsibilities include preparing exhibits, scheduling witnesses, and handling calendar management for legal filings, with decisions having significant impact.