North Carolina
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Wake County, NCtime type:
Full timeposted on:
Posted Todaytime left to apply:
End Date: November 11, 2025 (12 days left to apply)job requisition id:
JR-101941**Agency**Dept of Justice**Division**DOJ Legal Services**Job Classification Title**Paralegal II (S)**Position Number**65036342**Grade**LG04The 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 $56,000.
The purpose of the Public Safety Section of the Department of Justice is to provide a full range of legal services to the North Carolina Department of Public Safety (“DPS”) and the North Carolina Department of Adult Correction (“DAC”). These services include defending DPS, DAC, and/or its personnel in civil rights actions, employment actions, and other litigation; providing contract, policy, and document review; and responding to requests for legal advice.
The primary purpose of this Paralegal II position is to provide paraprofessional litigation support services to the attorneys assigned to the Public Safety Section—DAC. 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.
Responsibilities and Duties:
Discovery, Trial, and Hearing Preparation:
-Drafts discovery requests and responses in accordance with applicable rules of procedure, relevant law, and agency rules and procedures. Requests documents to respond to requests in the discovery process, including responses to interrogatories, requests for production of documents, and requests for admission.
-Prepares for trials and hearings by gathering information and exhibits, summarizing medical records and other reports, and updating all trial preparation reports and case summaries.
-May attend depositions, hearings, and trials to assist assigned counsel with document handling and exhibits.
-Contacts witnesses and attorneys to schedule depositions.
- Ascertains information on the status of cases pending and motions filed with the various courts, maintains a master calendar regarding the status of each case, and monitors court calendars and deadline dates for filing documents in pending lawsuits to which the employee is assigned.
Drafting:
-Drafts pleadings, motions, orders, and correspondence in accordance with applicable law, agency rules and procedures, and the relevant rules of court. Composes, edits, and coordinates independently the preparation of legal memoranda and other case support administrative correspondence to communicate information to client agency, court personnel, and opposing counsel.
Research and Investigation:
-Performs legal research manually and electronically from various sources, including Lexis-Nexis, Department of Justice law libraries, and assorted web¬ based sites. Researches simple to complex legal issues under the supervision of assigned counsel. Verifies and corrects citations and other legal authorities for research, memoranda, and briefs by assigned counsel.
File Management:
-Must keep accurate records of complex files, potentially spanning multiple years of activity.
-Must close, cull, and archive completed case files in a manner that will allow files to be maintained and easily retrieved, as necessary.
Public Contact:
-Contacts persons with the client agency, court system, law enforcement offices, and opposing counsel to obtain information pertaining to and necessary for various cases and proceedings. May assist in locating witnesses, parties, and persons with information relevant to a case, including those who may have left no forwarding information.**Knowledge Skills and Abilities/Management Preferences**1. Knowledge of rules of procedure in both federal and state trial, administrative and appellate courts.
2. Familiarity with proper formats of legal documents.
3. Ability to communicate clearly, logically, and effectively in written and oral form.
4. High proficiency with Microsoft Office suites and case management database technology.
5. Command of an experience in applying collaborative methods in an active litigation and operational environment.**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.**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:**Andrea Cannon**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 11, 2025 (12 days left to apply)job requisition id:
JR-101941**Agency**Dept of Justice**Division**DOJ Legal Services**Job Classification Title**Paralegal II (S)**Position Number**65036342**Grade**LG04The 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 $56,000.
The purpose of the Public Safety Section of the Department of Justice is to provide a full range of legal services to the North Carolina Department of Public Safety (“DPS”) and the North Carolina Department of Adult Correction (“DAC”). These services include defending DPS, DAC, and/or its personnel in civil rights actions, employment actions, and other litigation; providing contract, policy, and document review; and responding to requests for legal advice.
The primary purpose of this Paralegal II position is to provide paraprofessional litigation support services to the attorneys assigned to the Public Safety Section—DAC. 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.
Responsibilities and Duties:
Discovery, Trial, and Hearing Preparation:
-Drafts discovery requests and responses in accordance with applicable rules of procedure, relevant law, and agency rules and procedures. Requests documents to respond to requests in the discovery process, including responses to interrogatories, requests for production of documents, and requests for admission.
-Prepares for trials and hearings by gathering information and exhibits, summarizing medical records and other reports, and updating all trial preparation reports and case summaries.
-May attend depositions, hearings, and trials to assist assigned counsel with document handling and exhibits.
-Contacts witnesses and attorneys to schedule depositions.
- Ascertains information on the status of cases pending and motions filed with the various courts, maintains a master calendar regarding the status of each case, and monitors court calendars and deadline dates for filing documents in pending lawsuits to which the employee is assigned.
Drafting:
-Drafts pleadings, motions, orders, and correspondence in accordance with applicable law, agency rules and procedures, and the relevant rules of court. Composes, edits, and coordinates independently the preparation of legal memoranda and other case support administrative correspondence to communicate information to client agency, court personnel, and opposing counsel.
Research and Investigation:
-Performs legal research manually and electronically from various sources, including Lexis-Nexis, Department of Justice law libraries, and assorted web¬ based sites. Researches simple to complex legal issues under the supervision of assigned counsel. Verifies and corrects citations and other legal authorities for research, memoranda, and briefs by assigned counsel.
File Management:
-Must keep accurate records of complex files, potentially spanning multiple years of activity.
-Must close, cull, and archive completed case files in a manner that will allow files to be maintained and easily retrieved, as necessary.
Public Contact:
-Contacts persons with the client agency, court system, law enforcement offices, and opposing counsel to obtain information pertaining to and necessary for various cases and proceedings. May assist in locating witnesses, parties, and persons with information relevant to a case, including those who may have left no forwarding information.**Knowledge Skills and Abilities/Management Preferences**1. Knowledge of rules of procedure in both federal and state trial, administrative and appellate courts.
2. Familiarity with proper formats of legal documents.
3. Ability to communicate clearly, logically, and effectively in written and oral form.
4. High proficiency with Microsoft Office suites and case management database technology.
5. Command of an experience in applying collaborative methods in an active litigation and operational environment.**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.**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:**Andrea Cannon**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