Paralegal II

Agency

Dept of Justice

Division

DOJ Legal Services

Job Classification Title

Paralegal II (S)

Position Number

60010284

Grade

LG04

About Us

The 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: $55,460 - $56,283

Some key job duties / aspects:

• Draft clear and accurate legal documents, including pleadings, correspondence, memoranda, affidavits, factual summaries, and appellate materials.
• Prepare and respond to discovery requests; organize large document productions; review materials for privilege; maintain electronic discovery databases.
• File pleadings and other legal documents in state and federal courts and administrative forums; manage organized filing and document-management systems.
• Conduct legal and factual research using LexisNexis, Westlaw, and other databases; prepare concise research summaries and assist attorneys in gathering relevant information.
• Assist attorneys with trial and hearing preparation, including exhibit organization, witness coordination, and creation of trial notebooks and indices.
• Support appellate work by reviewing and assembling records on appeal, cite-checking, proofreading, and assisting with brief preparation and filing.
• Communicate effectively with client agencies, court personnel, and other parties to support case progress and ensure timely responses.
• Demonstrate strong writing, research, organizational, and analytical skills; ability to work independently with minimal supervision on complex legal matters.
• Proficiency with word processing, online legal research tools, electronic filing systems, and document-management systems.
• Knowledge of discovery procedures, court rules, administrative processes, and litigation support practices; ability to analyze and solve technical problems and maintain detailed legal files.

Knowledge Skills and Abilities/Management Preferences

Management Preferences:

• Experience providing legal and administrative support to multiple attorneys simultaneously in a fast-paced civil litigation environment.
• Demonstrated ability to manage competing deadlines, prioritize tasks, and coordinate workflow across several active civil matters.
• Proven effectiveness in communicating with courts, client agencies, and opposing counsel to support attorneys across diverse civil practice areas.
• Experience maintaining efficient document-management systems, electronic filing processes, and case tracking tools for teams of attorneys.

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.

The North Carolina 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. 

The State of North Carolina offers employer paid health insurance plus twelve paid holidays, generous vacation and sick leave accrual, dental, vision, and other insurance options, and retirement benefits. You can view our benefits information at Employee Benefits.

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
[email protected]

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 Jay Makowski

Recruiter Email:

[email protected]