Paralegal III

Agency

Dept of Justice

Division

DOJ Legal Services

Job Classification Title

Paralegal III (S)

Position Number

65036342

Grade

LG05

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

**Position is pending Reclass to Paralegal III/LG05**

Recruitment Range: $61,006 -65,425

IMPORTANT NOTE: This posting closes at 11:59:59 PM the night BEFORE the End Date listed.

The primary purpose of this Paralegal III position is a lead and supervises the paralegal team within the Public Safety Section, ensuring high-quality litigation support, compliance with federal court standards, and implementation of process improvements for the Public Safety Section in collaboration with the Division Head and Section head.

This position serves as primary supervisor for all paralegals in the section and will oversee workload distribution, monitor deadlines, enforce case management protocols, and conduct audits for compliance. This Paralegal III position will also serve as liaison between the paralegal team, attorneys, and client agencies.

This position also provides advanced litigation support for complex cases and those handled directly by the Section Head, including support with briefing, filing, coordinating discovery, preparing trial materials, court support as needed, organizing exhibits, and assisting with strategic case planning. 

Knowledge Skills and Abilities/Management Preferences

*Thorough knowledge of the program areas or legal specialties to which the employee will be assigned.

* Thorough knowledge of case, statutory, and common law.

* Thorough knowledge of judicial and quasi-judicial procedures and the rules of evidence.

* Ability to perform legal research in accordance with preliminary instructions as to methods or approach, source material available, and policy and precedent of the office.

* Ability to summarize facts and evidence, and prepare legal instruments.

Minimum Education and Experience

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 the Education and Experience Equivalency 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.

Resumes and cover letters: To receive credit for your work history and credentials, you must list the information on the online application form. This information is used to determine if you meet the requirements of the position, and if you are selected, it is used to determine a salary offer.

Using the terms "See Resume" or "See Attachment" will not be accepted, and your application will be rejected as incomplete.  Cover letters are highly encouraged but not required.   

  

Credit for foreign degrees will only be given if verification of degree certification is attached to your application.  Transcripts for foreign degrees have to be evaluated by an organization like World Education Services to determine US equivalency.

CONTACT INFORMATION:

NC Department of Justice
Human Resources
Recruiters@ncdoj.gov

EEO Statement

The State of North Carolina is an Equal Employment Opportunity Employer and dedicated to providing employees with a work environment free from all forms of unlawful employment discrimination, harassment, or retaliation. The state provides reasonable accommodation to employees and applicants with disabilities; known limitations related to pregnancy, childbirth, or related medical conditions; and for religious beliefs, observances, and practices.

Recruiter:

Andrea Evet Cannon

Recruiter Email:

Recruiters@ncdoj.gov