Paralegal II

State of North Carolina • Dobbs Building Wake, NC

1d • $57,606 - $71,000 • Onsite

About The Position

The Utilities Commission is looking for an Paralegal II. This position is assigned to the Legal Division of the NC Utilities Commission. The primary purpose of this Paralegal position is to develop and maintain proficiency in public utility law, Commission procedures, and electronic docketing systems within an evolving and increasingly complex regulatory environment. The Paralegal II works with significant independence and discretion, exercising judgment in matters where errors may have substantial legal, regulatory, or public impact, and is expected to identify when attorney involvement is required. This is a full-time position (40 hours per week) with State Benefits, including health insurance, as well as retirement.

Requirements

• Graduation from an appropriately accredited institution for paralegal training and two years of experience as a paralegal; Or Bachelor’s degree from an appropriately accredited institution and two years of substantive paralegal experience; Or High school or General Education Development (GED) diploma and six years of paralegal experience performing delegated, substantive legal work; Or An equivalent combination of education and experience.
• Ability to gain thorough knowledge of the program areas or legal specialties to which the employee will be assigned.
• Thorough knowledge of judicial and quasi-judicial procedures.
• Demonstrated 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.
• Demonstrated ability to summarize facts and evidence, and prepare legal memoranda and orders.
• Demonstrated ability to communicate clearly and logically in oral and written form.

Nice To Haves

• Optional: These skills are not required but managers may choose to interview/select applicants who demonstrate Management Preferences.

Responsibilities

• Performing advanced, specialized legal work in the complex field of public utility law, providing high-level support to attorneys across a wide range of regulated utilities and agency administrative functions.
• Drafting and editing Commission orders and legal documents.
• Managing and analyzing extensive docket filings.
• Coordinating hearings and court-related logistics statewide.
• Communicating with the public, regulated entities, and external partners, and supporting evidentiary and transcript preparation for official Commission records.

Benefits

• 12 Annual Paid Holidays and monthly accrual of vacation and sick leave.
• North Carolina State Health Plan administered by Aetna.
• Supplemental Benefits including Flexible Spending Accounts, Accident Insurance, Cancer & Specified Disease, Critical Illness, Dental, and Vision.
• NC State Retirement (TSERS), 401(k), and 457 savings plans.
• WeSave Employee Discounts.
• Eligibility for the Public Service Loan Forgiveness Program.

What This Job Offers

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