Paralegal III --Temporary Solutions

This is a temporary position and there are no leave or retirement benefits offered with this position. Temporary employees who work an annual average of 30 or more hours per week may be eligible for health insurance coverage under the High Deductible Health Plan (HDHP). For more information on Health Benefits offered visit www.shpnc.org.

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Note: Permanent and time-limited NC State Government employees must separate from their permanent or time-limited position in order to work in a temporary position. All temporaries are limited to one NC State Government temporary assignment at a time.

Individuals hired into a temporary State job must be fully qualified for the job. OSHR supports the Governor's Job Ready initiative and seeks to expand a temporary's skill set to enhance their qualifications for State government and private sector jobs. Exposure to an agency's culture, process, procedures, and potential learning opportunities can provide valuable experience to those who may seek permanent employment with the state.

This temporary position is located in Raleigh - Wake County.

Job Order Hourly Rate of Pay: $36.66 (Based on education and/or years of relevant work experience reflected on the application).

This temporary position will be assigned to the Secretary of State. This position is located at 4701 Atlantic Ave, Suite 116, Raleigh, NC 27604.

Litigation support will be divided between the Securities Enforcement Division and the Notary Enforcement Division.

Primary duties will include reviewing and organizing complex white collar criminal investigative files; tracking court calendars; preparing discovery documents; preparing legal documents and trial exhibits; legal research; drafting memorandums; and assisting Attorneys during trial litigation.

Work Schedule: 9:00 a.m. – 3:00 p.m.; 20 hours per week on a flexible basis

Salary

• $29.32 - $36.66/hour

Qualifications

Knowledge, Skills and Abilities / Competencies

NOTE: Qualified applicants must meet and CLEARLY reflect on their application training and experience and all knowledge, skills, abilities, and any experience or competencies specified in the posting and/or supplemental question(s) to be considered. NOTE: "See Resume" is not acceptable to show work history.

• Thorough knowledge of case, statutory, and common law.
• Thorough knowledge of judicial and quasi-judicial procedures and the rules of evidence.
• Ability to summarize facts and evidence and prepare legal instruments.
• Ability to communicate clearly and logically in oral and written form.
• Ability to utilize technology in research and writing assignments.
  

Minimum Education and Experience Requirements

Some state job postings say you can qualify by an “equivalent combination of education and experience.” If that language appears below, then you may qualify through EITHER years of education OR years of directly related experience, OR a combination of both. See oshr.nc.gov/experience-guide for details.

Graduation from an appropriately accredited institution for paralegal training and three years of experience as a paralegal; or

Bachelor’s degree from an appropriately accredited institution and three years of substantive paralegal experience; or

High school or General Education Development (GED) diploma and seven years of paralegal experience performing delegated, substantive legal work; or an equivalent combination of education and experience.

How to Apply

For technical issues with your application, please call the GovernmentJobs.com Applicant Support Help Line at 855-524-5627.

To check the status of your application, please log in to your account and click "Application Status." If you are selected for an interview, you will be contacted by the hiring agency directly. If there are any questions about this posting, please contactTSRecruit@nc.govand/or 984-236-1040.

Temporary Solutions
Office of State Human Resources
1110 Navaho Drive, Suite 200
Raleigh, NC 27609

Benefits

NOTE: For temporary, contract or other supplemental staffing appointments: There are no paid leave, retirement or other benefits associated with these appointment types.

For permanent and time-limited appointments:
Eligible employees have benefits that include employee health insurance options, standard and supplemental retirement plans, NC Flex (a variety of high-quality, low-cost benefits on a pre-tax basis), and paid vacation, sick, and community service leave, to name a few. Paid parental leave is available for eligible employees. Some benefits require 30 + hours work/week for participation.