Paralegal Iii

Executive Office of the State of North Carolina

Up to $61,600; not specified; employer pyid health...
Prepare legal briefs and motions
Proofread and edit legal documents
Check citations to legal authorities
The position involves providing critical paralegal support to the Appellate and Post-Conviction Section of the Criminal Division within the North Carolina Department of Justice

Job Summary

  • The position involves providing critical paralegal support to the Appellate and Post-Conviction Section of the Criminal Division within the North Carolina Department of Justice.
  • Key responsibilities include preparing state briefs, conducting citation checks, and electronically filing documents in both United States and North Carolina courts.
  • The role offers employer-paid health insurance, twelve paid holidays, generous vacation and sick leave accrual, dental, vision, and retirement benefits.

Matching Summary

The position involves providing critical paralegal support to the Appellate and Post-Conviction Section of the Criminal Division within the North Carolina Department of Justice.

Salary

Up to $61,600; Not specified; Employer paid health insurance plus twelve paid holidays, generous vacation and sick leave accrual, dental, vision, and other insurance options, and retirement benefits

Skills & Requirements

Must-have

  • Prepare legal briefs and motions
  • Proofread and edit legal documents
  • Check citations to legal authorities
  • Electronically file court documents
  • Manage discovery documents for cases

Nice-to-have

  • Experience with capital litigation
  • Ability to work independently
  • Knowledge of federal habeas corpus
  • Strong organizational skills
  • Resourceful team member

Key Requirements

  • Graduation from accredited paralegal training program
  • Three years of substantive paralegal experience
  • Bachelor's degree with three years experience
  • High school diploma with seven years experience
  • Equivalent combination of education and experience

Work Rights

Not specified

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