Paralegal

Primary Purpose of Position: The primary purpose of this paralegal position is to provide support for legal services to the Child Welfare Unit, which includes pleadings related to petitions, motions, summons, orders, adoptions, foster care and residential services, and the Adult Services Unit which includes Adult Protective Services and Guardianships. This paralegal position also assists the Attorney in contracts preparation and review.
 

Basic knowledge of case, statutory, and common law. • Basic 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. • Ability to communicate clearly and logically in oral and written form. • Ability to utilize technology in research and writing assignments. • Ability to create spreadsheets to capture and analyze data. • Ability to maintain effective working relationships with persons contacted in the course of work.

Graduation from an appropriately accredited institution for paralegal training; or Bachelor’s degree from an appropriately accredited institution and one year of substantive paralegal experience; or High school or General Education Development (GED) diploma and five years of paralegal experience performing delegated, substantive legal work; or an equivalent combination of education and experience.

Valid North Carolina driver's license required. Bilinguals encouraged to apply. DD 214 is required from applicants claiming a military preference.

Equal Opportunity Employer