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$ 55460 - 83190
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Description of Work
Internal Posting - Only temporary or Permanent NCDOJ Employees or layoff candidates with the NC Department of Justice eligible for RIF priority reemployment consideration as described by GS 126May Apply.
Not 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 RECRUITMENT SALARY FOR THIS POSITION IS LIMITED TO $56000. Salary offers for the selected candidate are based on the candidates education and experience related to the position as well as our agency budget and equity.
This position is located in the Environmental Division of the North Carolina Department of Justice. The Environmental Division provides legal representation to the Department of Environmental Quality (DEQ) its component divisions and the various commissions to which DEQ provides staff support.This position is part of the Commissions Coastal and Administrative Section.
KEY RESPONSIBILITIES:- Writes clear concise organized and persuasive legal documents letters and memoranda for attorney review.
- Provides paralegal support to the Sections attorneys in litigation and non-litigation matters.
- Assists attorneys in compliance with legal citation document formatting rules of court and organization of case materials.
- Performs legal and non-legal research drafting and reviewing legal documents and correspondence.
Knowledge Skills and Abilities / Competencies
Management Preferences:
- Experience providing support to government attorneys responsible for representing boards and commissions as well as representing state agencies in litigation.
- Ability to communicate clearly and logically in oral and written form.
- Ability to develop and maintain working knowledge of judicial and quasi-judicial procedures and the rules of evidence.
- Ability to develop and maintain general knowledge of the program area or legal specialty to which the employee will be assigned.
- 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.
Minimum Education and Experience 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.Supplemental and Contact Information
The NC 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 in the lives of our citizens to apply for this opportunity.
Please be sure to complete the application in 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 or See Attachment will not be accepted and your application will be rejected as 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 youdo 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 or certificates must be included in the appropriate section of the application form.
Veterans Preference: Applicants seeking Veterans Preference must attach a copy of their DD-214 or discharge orders.
Applicants seeking National Guard Preference must attach a NGB 23A (RPAS) if you are a current member of the NC National Guard in good standing. If you are a former member of the NC National Guard who served for at least 6 years and was discharged under honorable conditions you must attach either a DD256 or NGB 22.
Application status: To check the status of your application please log in 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 . If there are any questions about this posting other than your application status please contact the NC DOJ Human Resources office.
The NC Department of Justice is an Equal Opportunity Employer. The NC 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:
NC Department of Justice
Human Resources Office
Employment Type
Full-Time
