Paralegal I

State of North Carolina

6d

About The Position

The Paralegal I provides comprehensive legal and administrative support to the General Counsel’s Office within the North Carolina Department of Transportation. This role assists attorneys, agency staff, and external stakeholders with preparing, reviewing, and managing legal documents, case files, and research to ensure timely, accurate, and organized legal work. The position serves as a key liaison to the Attorney General’s Office and outside counsel. Additionally, this position supports the Office of the Secretary on special projects, ensuring effective operations across the State of North Carolina while maintaining strict confidentiality.

Requirements

• Considerable knowledge of case, statutory, and common law, with experience analyzing and applying precedents in litigation or administrative proceedings.
• Knowledge of judicial and quasi-judicial procedures, including strict adherence to rules of evidence, docket management, and hearing preparation.
• Demonstrated ability to perform complex legal research and analysis, utilizing primary and secondary sources to prepare findings, legal briefs, and supporting documentation.
• Experience in summarizing case facts, compiling evidentiary records, and drafting legal instruments, including motions, orders, and memoranda.
• Demonstrated ability to interpret complex federal and state transportation regulations, agency policies, and procedures, translating them into clear guidance for stakeholders.
• 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.

Responsibilities

• Assists attorneys, agency staff, and external stakeholders with preparing, reviewing, and managing legal documents, case files, and research.
• Serves as a key liaison to the Attorney General’s Office and outside counsel.
• Supports the Office of the Secretary on special projects.

Benefits

• A variety of leave options
• Professional development opportunities
• Insurance

What This Job Offers

• Job Type: Full-time
• Career Level: Entry Level
• Education Level: High school or GED