Location: Wake County, NC
Agency
Dept of Justice
Division
DOJ Legal Services
Job Classification Title
Paralegal I (S)
Position Number
65017715
Grade
LG03
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: $52,370 - $57,680
IMPORTANT NOTE: This posting closes at 11:59:59 PM the night BEFORE the End Date listed.
The paralegal in this position will assist attorneys in the Consumer Protection/Antitrust Division of the Attorney General’s Office. The position performs a wide variety of legal tasks, including drafting complex legal documents, document preparation, legal research into complex issues without specific precedents, litigation support and case management, data entry, and other organizational tasks. The position possesses a thorough knowledge of federal and state case, statutory, and common law, as well as the rules of civil procedure, rules of evidence, and rules of appellate procedure.
The position possesses knowledge of federal and state judicial and quasi-judicial practices and procedures. Projects are varied as required by the demands of the particular investigation and/or litigation, and this paralegal will be expected to assist the attorneys in handling matters in litigation. This position will have involvement in litigation including participation in data gathering and preparation of exhibits, documents, and affidavits.
This position will also be responsible for the scheduling of witnesses, and the organization of supporting documents, exhibits, and evidence. This position organizes notices received by the Division, distributing them to division attorneys as necessary.
Knowledge Skills and Abilities/Management Preferences
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Job description provided by State of North Carolina.
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