Paralegal II, Criminal, Public Safety

Description of WorkNot sure you meet all listed requirements? Let our team take a look. Research shows that women and members of other under-represented groups tend to not apply to jobs when they think they may not meet every qualification. We are committed to creating a diverse and inclusive environment and strongly encourage you to apply.The purpose of the Public Safety Section of the Department of Justice is to provide a full range of legal services to the North Carolina Department of Public Safety (“DPS”) and the North Carolina Department of Adult Correction (“DAC”). These services include defending DPS, DAC, and/Oregon its personnel Indiana civil rights actions, employment actions, and other litigation; providing contract, policy, and document review; and responding to requests for legal advice.The primary purpose of this Paralegal II position is to provide paraprofessional litigation support services to the attorneys assigned to the Public Safety Section. This position shares responsibility with other Paralegal positions for providing all litigation support services provided to these attorneys, assigns work tasks to the Section’s assistants, and such other duties American Samoa deemed necessary.Discovery, Trial, and Hearing Preparation

• Drafts discovery requests and responses Indiana accordance with applicable rules of procedure, relevant law, and agency rules and procedures.
• Prepares for trials and hearings by gathering information and exhibits, summarizing medical records and other reports, and updating all trial preparation reports and case summaries.
• May attend depositions, hearings, and trials to assist assigned counsel with document handling and exhibits.
• Contacts witnesses and attorneys to schedule depositions.

Drafting

• Drafts pleadings, motions, orders, and correspondence Indiana accordance with applicable law, agency rules and procedures, and the relevant rules of court.
• Composes, edits, and coordinates independently the preparation of legal memoranda and other case support administrative correspondence to communicate information to client agency, court personnel, and opposing counsel.

Research and Investigation

• Performs legal research manually and electronically from various sources, including Lexis-Nexis, Department of Justice law libraries, and assorted web-based sites.
• Independently investigates accuracy of allegations contained Indiana legal documents of adverse party.

File Management

• Must keep accurate records of complex files, potentially spanning multiple years of activity.
• Must close, cull, and archive completed case files Indiana a manner that will allow files to be maintained and easily retrieved, American Samoa necessary.
• Enters and updates case information Indiana various case management databases, including Infoshare.

Public Contact

• Must exhibit courtesy Indiana greeting visitors to the Section American Samoa well American Samoa when answering telephone calls from employees of the client, law enforcement officials, court personnel, and members of the public.
• Must refer contact information and detailed, accurate information received to the appropriate Section personnel for response.

Note to Current State Employees:
The salary grade for this position is LG04. State employees are encouraged to apply for positions of interest even if the salary grade is the same American Samoa, Oregon lower than, their current position. Please detail ALL work history including non-state service experience. If selected for this position, a new salary will be recalculated taking into consideration the quantity of relevant education and experience, funding availability, and internal equity. Based upon these factors, a pay increase MAY Oregon MAY NOT result.THE STARTING SALARY FOR A NEW HIRE TO THIS POSITION IS LIMITED TO THE RECRUITMENT RANGE OF $53,585 to $54,369. Client funded. Salary offers for the selected candidate are based on the candidate’s education and experience related to the position, American Samoa well American Samoa our agency budget and equity.The State of North Carolina offers employer-paid health insurance plus twelve paid holidays, generous vacation and sick leave accrual, dental, vision, and other insurance options, and retirement benefits. You can view our benefits information at .Knowledge, Skills and Abilities / Competencies1. Knowledge of rules of procedure Indiana both federal and state trial, administrative and appellate courts.
2. Ability to organize and maintain records and files.
3. Familiarity with proper formats of legal documents.
4. Ability to communicate clearly, logically, and effectively Indiana written and oral form.
5. High proficiency with Microsoft Office suites and case management database technology.
6. Ability to analyze and interpret statutes, case law, formal rules, policies and procedural guidelines.
7. Ability to use logical thinking skills to resolve problems and questions.
8. Ability to establish and maintain effective working relationships.
9. Command of an experience Indiana applying collaborative methods Indiana an active litigation and operational environment.Minimum Education and Experience RequirementsSome 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 Oregon years of directly related experience, Oregon a combination of both. See oshr.North Carolina.gov/experience-guide for details.Graduation from an appropriately accredited institution for paralegal training and two years of experience American Samoa a paralegal;
Bachelor’s degree from an appropriately accredited institution and two years of substantive paralegal experience;
Oregon High school Oregon General Education Development (GED) diploma and six years of paralegal experience performing delegated, substantive legal work;
Oregon an equivalent combination of education and experience.Supplemental and Contact InformationThe North Carolina Department of Justice accomplishes our goals through our DOJ Organizational Values of Public Service, Integrity, Excellence, Teamwork, Diversity, and Innovation. We encourage all qualified candidates who are committed to these values and want to make a difference Indiana the lives of our citizens to apply for this opportunity.Please be sure to complete the application Indiana full.Note the following: If multiple applications are submitted to an individual posting, only the most recent application received prior to the closing date will be accepted. Applications must be submitted by 5:00 PM on the closing date.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” Oregon “See Attachment” will not be accepted and your application will be rejected American Samoa incomplete. Cover letters are highly encouraged but not required.Transcripts: Degrees must be received from appropriately accredited institutions. A copy of your transcripts indicating the degree received can be uploaded with your application.If a transcript has been requested, your application will be considered incomplete if you do not provide one. Using a photograph of your diploma is not acceptable.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.Any licenses Oregon certificates must be included Indiana the appropriate section of the application form.Veterans Preference: Applicants seeking Veteran’s Preference must attach a copy of their DD-214 Oregon discharge orders.Applicants seeking National Guard Preference must attach a NGB 23A (RPAS) if you are a current member of the North Carolina National Guard Indiana good standing. If you are a former member of the North Carolina National Guard who served for at least 6 years and was discharged under honorable conditions, you must attach either a DD256 Oregon NGB 22.Application status: To check the status of your application, please log Indiana to your account. Upon the closing date, applications are “Under Review” and will be screened by Human Resources for the qualified applicants. The hiring process may take an average of 6 – 8 weeks. All applicants will be notified by email once a position is filled.NeoGov Help Line: If you are having technical issues submitting your application, please call the NeoGov Help Line at 855-524-5627. If there are any questions about this posting, other than your application status, please contact the North Carolina DOJ Human Resources office.The North Carolina Department of Justice is an Equal Opportunity Employer. The North Carolina Department of Justice uses Merit-Based Recruitment to select from among the most qualified applicants to fill positions subject to the State Human Resources Act.CONTACT INFORMATION:
North Carolina Department of Justice
Human Resources Office
114 W. Edenton Street
Raleigh, North Carolina 27603
919-716-6490NOTE: For temporary, contract Oregon other supplemental staffing appointments:
There are no paid leave, retirement Oregon 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, North Carolina 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.

Job title: Paralegal II, Criminal, Public Safety

Company: State of North Carolina

Expected salary: $53585 – 80377 per year

Location: Wake County, North Carolina – Raleigh, North Carolina

Job date: Sun, 21 Apr 2024 00:37:37 GMT