Paralegal Ii

aahc.nc.gov

Raleigh, North Carolina, US
Base: $57,606; bonus/equity: not specified; benefi...
Not specified
Legal research projects
Organizational tasks
Preparation for litigation
The North Carolina Department of Justice is seeking a Paralegal II to assist in legal research, litigation preparation, and trial support within the Special Prosecutions and Law Enforcement Section. The ideal candidate will possess relevant paralegal education and experience, with strong skills in document preparation and legal procedures

Job Summary

  • This position is to employ a non-attorney legal professional (paralegal) to assist the staff attorneys and the Special Deputy Attorney General in the Special Prosecutions and Law Enforcement Section of the Attorney General’s office.
  • This position must function at the highest level of the paraprofessionals in the office by independently conducting a wide variety of legal research projects and organizational tasks which vary as required by the demands of the litigation.
  • 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.

Matching Summary

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The North Carolina Department of Justice is seeking a Paralegal II to assist in legal research, litigation preparation, and trial support within the Special Prosecutions and Law Enforcement Section. The ideal candidate will possess relevant paralegal education and experience, with strong skills in document preparation and legal procedures.

Salary

Base: $57,606; Bonus/Equity: Not specified; Benefits: Not specified

Skills & Requirements

Must-have

  • Legal research projects
  • Organizational tasks
  • Preparation for litigation
  • Filing of motions
  • Discovery practice
  • Trial preparation

Nice-to-have

  • Excellent proofreading skills
  • Knowledge of citation form
  • Substantive paralegal experience

Key Requirements

  • Two years of experience as a paralegal
  • Bachelor's degree and two years experience
  • High school diploma and six years experience
  • Equivalent combination of education and experience

Work Rights

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