Research Assistant I
State of North Carolina•Wake Forest, NC
•Onsite
About The Position
The North Carolina Court of Appeals seeks a qualified Research Assistant to provide legal research, analysis, and interpretation of case law on a variety of court cases to a Court of Appeals Judge. You must be admitted to practice law in North Carolina or eligible for licensure as an attorney in North Carolina to apply for this position.
Requirements
- Juris Doctor degree from an ABA accredited law school.
- Admitted to practice law in North Carolina or eligible for licensure as an attorney in North Carolina.
- Knowledge of: N.C. General Statutes; N.C. Rules of Appellate Procedure; N.C. Supreme Court and Court of Appeals case law; N.C. Rules of Appellate and Civil Procedure; and some federal statutes and case law.
- Ability to: conduct legal research and analysis; draft appellate opinions; and comprehend abstract legal concepts.
Responsibilities
- Provide administrative support.
- Conduct required legal research.
- Analyze legal data and issues.
- Prepare legal memoranda.
- Process emergent motion applications.
- Proofread published opinions and proposed opinions.
- Assist the Judge in evaluating cases filed with the court.
- Prepare draft opinions.
- Work with Justices on complex cases involving difficult issues of law.
- Track current developments in the law.
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What This Job Offers
Job Type
Full-time
Career Level
Entry Level
