Paralegal I

Agency

Dept of Transportation

Division

Job Classification Title

Paralegal I (NS)

Position Number

Grade

LG03

About Us

It’s the mission of the NC Department of Transportation to connect people, products and places safely and efficiently with customer focus, accountability, and environmental sensitivity to enhance the economy and vitality of North Carolina. We encourage you to consider joining NCDOT where our work not only serves the citizens of North Carolina but has an impact on our world through all modes of transportation.

Description of Work

Please note that all positions close at 12:00 AM on the posted closing date. You must apply by 11:59 PM prior to the posted closing date.

The Paralegal I provides comprehensive legal and administrative support to the General Counsel’s Office within the North Carolina Department of Transportation. This role assists attorneys, agency staff, and external stakeholders with preparing, reviewing, and managing legal documents, case files, and research to ensure timely, accurate, and organized legal work. The position serves as a key liaison to the Attorney General’s Office and outside counsel. Additionally, this position supports the Office of the Secretary on special projects, ensuring effective operations across the State of North Carolina while maintaining strict confidentiality.

Knowledge Skills and Abilities/Management Preferences

Salary Grade and Salary Range:  LG03 $52,370 - $78,554 

Management prefers applicants with the following:

• Considerable knowledge of case, statutory, and common law, with experience analyzing and applying precedents in litigation or administrative proceedings.
• Knowledge of judicial and quasi-judicial procedures, including strict adherence to rules of evidence, docket management, and hearing preparation.
• Demonstrated ability to perform complex legal research and analysis, utilizing primary and secondary sources to prepare findings, legal briefs, and supporting documentation.
• Experience in summarizing case facts, compiling evidentiary records, and drafting legal instruments, including motions, orders, and memoranda.
• Demonstrated ability to interpret complex federal and state transportation regulations, agency policies, and procedures, translating them into clear guidance for stakeholders.

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; or Bachelor's degree from an appropriately accredited institution and one year of substantive paralegal experience; or High school or General Education Development (GED) diploma and five years of paralegal experience performing delegated, substantive legal work; or an equivalent combination of education and experience.

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:

Phagan Joe Hudson

Email:

[email protected]