State of North Carolina Government

Paralegal II

North Carolina In person Full-time

Location: Wake County, NC

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.

Job description provided by State of North Carolina.
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