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State of North Carolina
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Paralegal II
State of North Carolina · Raleigh, North Carolina, United States
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In short
The paralegal will provide litigation support to attorneys, including drafting legal documents and managing discovery requests. Responsibilities also include preparing trial exhibits, coordinating evidence, and interviewing witnesses for trial testimony.
What they're looking for
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Candidates must have a paralegal training certificate or a bachelor's degree combined with at least two years of substantive paralegal experience. Alternatively, a high school diploma with six years of relevant experience is accepted.
About the employer
North Carolina Department of Environmental Quality
Providing science-based environmental stewardship for the health and prosperity of ALL North Carolinians. · hiring as State of North Carolina
The NC Department of Environmental Quality (DEQ) is the lead stewardship agency for the protection of North Carolina's environmental resources.
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The organization, which has offices from the mountains to the coast, administers regulatory programs designed to protect air quality, water quality, and the public's health, and also works to advance an all-of-the-above energy strategy that fits North Carolina’s needs. DEQ also offers technical assistance to businesses, farmers, local governments, and the public and encourages responsible behavior with respect to the environment through education programs provided at DEQ facilities and through the state's school system. DEQ touches the lives of all North Carolinians in many ways to enhance and ensure our quality of life.
- INDUSTRY
- Government Administration
- COMPANY
- Government Agency
- FOUNDED
- 1989
- HEADQUARTERS
- Raleigh, North Carolina
- SIZE
- 1,001-5,000
- OFFICES
- 1 on LinkedIn
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- 5 roles
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Questions about this role
- Is this State of North Carolina role remote?
- Tagged on site.
- What does it pay?
- The posting lists $57,606–$60,000 a year.
- Does it sponsor visas?
- Listed as no visa sponsorship.
- What experience does it ask for?
- Listed as 2-5 years.
The posting, in full
Dept of Justice DOJ Legal Services Paralegal II (S) 60010357 LG04 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.
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Agency
Dept of Justice
Division
DOJ Legal Services
Job Classification Title
Paralegal II (S)
Position Number
60010357
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: $57,606 - $60,000
IMPORTANT NOTE: This posting closes at 11:59:59 PM the night BEFORE the End Date listed.
This paralegal will provide litigation support to DPI staff attorneys, as well as the Section Head in the Workers’ Compensation Section. This includes but is not limited to responding to discovery requests; drafting discovery and other legal documents; limited research; interviewing witnesses and preparing them for potential trial testimony; general litigation support to include preparation of trial exhibits, subpoenas, coordination of evidence and witnesses, etc.
Knowledge Skills and Abilities/Management Preferences
Management prefers experience assisting attorneys in workers’ compensation litigation or civil litigation.
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 Evet Cannon
Recruiter Email
Recruiters@ncdoj.gov