Paralegal Iii

North Carolina Department of Justice

Raleigh, NC, US
Up to $61,600; not specified; employer pyid health...
Not specified
Prepare legal briefs and motions
Proofread and edit legal documents
Check citations to legal authorities
The North Carolina Department of Justice is seeking a Paralegal III to support appellate and post-conviction attorneys in preparing legal documents and managing case information. The role requires significant paralegal experience and offers a competitive salary along with comprehensive benefits

Job Summary

  • The position involves providing critical paralegal support to the Appellate and Post-Conviction Section of the North Carolina Department of Justice.
  • Key responsibilities include preparing state briefs, proofreading documents, running tables of authorities, and electronically filing cases in state and federal courts.
  • The role offers employer-paid health insurance, twelve paid holidays, generous vacation and sick leave accrual, dental, vision, and retirement benefits.

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The North Carolina Department of Justice is seeking a Paralegal III to support appellate and post-conviction attorneys in preparing legal documents and managing case information. The role requires significant paralegal experience and offers a competitive salary along with comprehensive benefits.

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
  • Organize attorney case information

Nice-to-have

  • Experience with capital litigation
  • Knowledge of federal habeas corpus
  • Ability to work independently
  • 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

Work Rights

Not specified

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