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Wake County, NCtime type:
Full timeposted on:
Posted Todaytime left to apply:
End Date: November 4, 2025 (6 days left to apply)job requisition id:
JR-100666**Agency**Dept of Justice**Division**DOJ Legal Services**Job Classification Title**Paralegal III (S)**Position Number**60010342**Grade**LG05The 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: Up to $61,600
\*\*\*This is an anticipated vacancy. Target start date of mid-December\*\*\*
IMPORTANT NOTE: This posting closes at 11:59:59 PM the night BEFORE the End Date listed.
The primary purpose of this paralegal position is to assist staff attorneys from the Service to State Agencies Section in work related to representing various divisions of the North Carolina Department of Agriculture and Consumer Services, in particular the Food and Drug Protection Division, Pesticide Section and Structural Pesticide Section. This position assists in drafting notices of violations and subsequent settlement agreements for cases initiated by the Pesticide Division. This position, also, assists in case management and hearing preparation for those cases that do not settle. Some key duties are as follows:
Legal Drafting and Research
-Prepare and edit notices of violation, settlement agreements, pleadings, discovery requests, and correspondence for attorney review.
-Assist attorneys in drafting legal memoranda, motions, and appellate briefs, including citation checking and formatting.
-Review, summarize, and index administrative records, transcripts, and deposition testimony for use in hearings and appeals.
-Conduct targeted legal and factual research using case law databases, agency decisions, and statutory materials.
Case and File Management
-Manage litigation files from case intake through final resolution, ensuring timely filings and organized record keeping.
-Maintain detailed case calendars, track deadlines, and monitor dockets for filings and court orders.
-Coordinate with client agencies to obtain records, witness lists, and supporting documentation.
-Assist in preparing discovery responses, Bates-labeling exhibits, and organizing productions.
Hearing and Trial Preparation
-Develop hearing and trial notebooks, witness binders, and exhibit lists; ensure accuracy and readiness of all materials.
-Draft witness outlines and assist with preparation sessions.
-Coordinate logistics for hearings, including scheduling, subpoenas, and document delivery.
-Attend administrative and judicial hearings to provide direct litigation support—handling exhibits, managing records, and tracking testimony.
Administrative Support
-Prepare and format Tables of Authorities and Tables of Cases for appellate briefs.
-Assist other attorneys in the section with overflow projects and ensure adherence to document retention policies.
-Serve as a resource for procedural guidance, citation formatting, and case management best practices.
-Provide coverage for phones, mail, and other section operations as needed.
\*\*This position is designated as a mandatory employee, which means under the State’s Communicable Disease Emergency Policy, that the position would be required to report in person to work in an emergency in the event DOJ officially closes or if DOJ management determines that only mandatory positions/employees are required to report to work. Mandatory positions/employees must report to the office, and management discretion will be used to determine during which days or hours this position must appear in the office.\*\***Knowledge Skills and Abilities/Management Preferences****Management Preferences:*** Significant experience supporting multiple attorneys in complex, high-volume litigation matters.* Self-starter who can manage competing priorities and deliver high-quality work under tight deadlines.* Demonstrates strong judgment, attention to detail, and the ability to anticipate attorney needs.**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.**Supplemental Information:**Resumes and cover letters: To receive credit for your work history and credentials, you must list the information on the online application form. This information is used to determine if you meet the requirements of the position, and if you are selected, it is used to determine a salary offer.Using the terms "See Resume" or "See Attachment" will not be accepted, and your application will be rejected as incomplete.
Cover letters are highly encouraged but not required.
Credit for **foreign degrees** will only be given if verification of degree certification is attached to your application.
Transcripts for foreign degrees have to be evaluated by an organization like World Education Services to determine US equivalency.CONTACT INFORMATION:NC Department of Justice
Human Resources
Recruiters@ncdoj.gov**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:**Paul Makowski**Recruiter Email:**humanresources@ncdoj.govThe 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. #J-18808-Ljbffr
Wake County, NCtime type:
Full timeposted on:
Posted Todaytime left to apply:
End Date: November 4, 2025 (6 days left to apply)job requisition id:
JR-100666**Agency**Dept of Justice**Division**DOJ Legal Services**Job Classification Title**Paralegal III (S)**Position Number**60010342**Grade**LG05The 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: Up to $61,600
\*\*\*This is an anticipated vacancy. Target start date of mid-December\*\*\*
IMPORTANT NOTE: This posting closes at 11:59:59 PM the night BEFORE the End Date listed.
The primary purpose of this paralegal position is to assist staff attorneys from the Service to State Agencies Section in work related to representing various divisions of the North Carolina Department of Agriculture and Consumer Services, in particular the Food and Drug Protection Division, Pesticide Section and Structural Pesticide Section. This position assists in drafting notices of violations and subsequent settlement agreements for cases initiated by the Pesticide Division. This position, also, assists in case management and hearing preparation for those cases that do not settle. Some key duties are as follows:
Legal Drafting and Research
-Prepare and edit notices of violation, settlement agreements, pleadings, discovery requests, and correspondence for attorney review.
-Assist attorneys in drafting legal memoranda, motions, and appellate briefs, including citation checking and formatting.
-Review, summarize, and index administrative records, transcripts, and deposition testimony for use in hearings and appeals.
-Conduct targeted legal and factual research using case law databases, agency decisions, and statutory materials.
Case and File Management
-Manage litigation files from case intake through final resolution, ensuring timely filings and organized record keeping.
-Maintain detailed case calendars, track deadlines, and monitor dockets for filings and court orders.
-Coordinate with client agencies to obtain records, witness lists, and supporting documentation.
-Assist in preparing discovery responses, Bates-labeling exhibits, and organizing productions.
Hearing and Trial Preparation
-Develop hearing and trial notebooks, witness binders, and exhibit lists; ensure accuracy and readiness of all materials.
-Draft witness outlines and assist with preparation sessions.
-Coordinate logistics for hearings, including scheduling, subpoenas, and document delivery.
-Attend administrative and judicial hearings to provide direct litigation support—handling exhibits, managing records, and tracking testimony.
Administrative Support
-Prepare and format Tables of Authorities and Tables of Cases for appellate briefs.
-Assist other attorneys in the section with overflow projects and ensure adherence to document retention policies.
-Serve as a resource for procedural guidance, citation formatting, and case management best practices.
-Provide coverage for phones, mail, and other section operations as needed.
\*\*This position is designated as a mandatory employee, which means under the State’s Communicable Disease Emergency Policy, that the position would be required to report in person to work in an emergency in the event DOJ officially closes or if DOJ management determines that only mandatory positions/employees are required to report to work. Mandatory positions/employees must report to the office, and management discretion will be used to determine during which days or hours this position must appear in the office.\*\***Knowledge Skills and Abilities/Management Preferences****Management Preferences:*** Significant experience supporting multiple attorneys in complex, high-volume litigation matters.* Self-starter who can manage competing priorities and deliver high-quality work under tight deadlines.* Demonstrates strong judgment, attention to detail, and the ability to anticipate attorney needs.**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.**Supplemental Information:**Resumes and cover letters: To receive credit for your work history and credentials, you must list the information on the online application form. This information is used to determine if you meet the requirements of the position, and if you are selected, it is used to determine a salary offer.Using the terms "See Resume" or "See Attachment" will not be accepted, and your application will be rejected as incomplete.
Cover letters are highly encouraged but not required.
Credit for **foreign degrees** will only be given if verification of degree certification is attached to your application.
Transcripts for foreign degrees have to be evaluated by an organization like World Education Services to determine US equivalency.CONTACT INFORMATION:NC Department of Justice
Human Resources
Recruiters@ncdoj.gov**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:**Paul Makowski**Recruiter Email:**humanresources@ncdoj.govThe 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. #J-18808-Ljbffr