About this role
Paralegal II
Agency: Department 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 including 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 sections for details.
Experience
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Equivalency Guide for details.
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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
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Development (GED) diploma and six years of paralegal experience performing delegated, substantive legal work; or an equivalent combination of education and experience.
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Supplemental Information
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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.
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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 to determine US equivalency.