Research Assistant I

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DO YOUR CAREER JUSTICE! Each and every day, North Carolina's courts help provide safety for our communities, prosperity for our economy, and protection for the rights, liberties, and freedoms that sit at the foundation of our state and federal constitutions. Consider an exciting and rewarding career with us and join the more than 7,000 elected officials and employees who make up our workforce and help us ensure that justice is administrated without favor, denial, or delay.

Description of Work

Knowledge Skills and Abilities/Management Preferences

Duties include but are not limited to the following:

• Provide administrative support.
• Conduct required legal research.
• Analyze legal data and issues.
• Prepare legal memoranda.
• Process emergent motion applications.
• Proofread published opinions and proposed opinions.
• Assist the Judge in evaluating cases filed with the court.
• Prepare draft opinions.
• Work with Justices on complex cases involving difficult issues of law.
• Track current developments in the law.
   

This position reports to a Court of Appeals Judge. Work hours are typically 8:00 AM - 5:00 PM, Monday - Friday. The ideal start date will be on/around August 1, 2026.

Knowledge, Skills and Abilities / Competencies

Knowledge of:  N.C. General Statutes; N.C. Rules of Appellate Procedure; N.C. Supreme Court and Court of Appeals case law; N.C. Rules of Appellate and Civil Procedure; and some federal statutes and case law.
 
Ability to: conduct legal research and analysis; draft appellate opinions; and comprehend abstract legal concepts.

Supplemental and Contact Information

Instructions:

Applicants must complete an on-line application by clicking the above APPLY link. Mailed or faxed applications will not be accepted.

It is important your application includes all of your relevant education and work experience and that you answer all questions associated with the application to receive proper credit. Résumés are not accepted in lieu of fully completed applications.

*NOTE* Many job postings require certain documents be attached to an application. Verify your application is complete and uploaded documents are attached to your application before submitting it. Applications may not be altered after they have been submitted.

Travis Davis
NC Administrative Office of the Courts
Human Resources Division

https://www.nccourts.gov/about/about-judicial-branch/careers

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.

Juris Doctor degree from an ABA accredited law school.
 

Attach cover letter, résumé, transcript, writing sample, and a list of three (3) references.

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.

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