Research Assistant I
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Job Location:
Wake County, NC - USA
Monthly Salary:
Not Disclosed
Posted on:
Yesterday
Vacancies:
1 Vacancy
Job Summary
Agency
Court of AppealsDivision
Court of Appeals 12Job Classification Title
Research Assistant I (NS)Position Number
Grade
About Us
DO YOUR CAREER JUSTICE! Each and every day North Carolinas courts help provide safety for our communities prosperity for our economy and protection for the rights liberties and freedoms that sit at the foundation of our state and federal constitutions. Consider an exciting and rewarding career with us and join the more than 7000 elected officials and employees who make up our workforce and help us ensure that justice is administrated without favor denial or delay.
Description of Work
Salary: $72100.00The 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.
Knowledge Skills and Abilities/Management Preferences
Duties include but are not limited to the following:
- 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.
This position reports to a Court of Appeals Judge. Work hours are typically 8:00 AM - 5:00 PM Monday - Friday. The ideal start date will be on/around August 1 2026.
Knowledge Skills and Abilities / Competencies
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.
Supplemental and Contact Information
Instructions:
Applicants must complete an on-line application by clicking the above APPLY link. Mailed or faxed applications willnotbe accepted.
It is important your application includes all of your relevant education and work experience and that you answer all questions associated with the application to receive proper credit. Résumés are not accepted in lieu of fully completed applications.
*NOTE*Many job postings require certain documents be attached to an application. Verify your application is complete and uploaded documents are attached to your applicationbeforesubmitting it. Applications may not be altered after they have been submitted.
Travis Davis
NC Administrative Office of the Courts
Human Resources Division
Some 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 OR years of directly related experience OR a combination of both. See the Education and Experience Equivalency Guide for details.
Juris Doctor degree from an ABA accredited law school.
Attach cover letterrésumé transcript writing sample and a list of three (3) references.
EEO Statement
The State of North Carolina is an Equal Employment Opportunity Employer and dedicated to providing employees with a work environment free from all forms of unlawful employment discrimination harassment or retaliation. The state provides reasonable accommodation to employees and applicants with disabilities; known limitations related to pregnancy childbirth or related medical conditions; and for religious beliefs observances and practices.
Recruiter:
Travis Edward DavisEmail:
Required Experience:
Junior IC
Key Skills
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- Data Collection
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- Biochemistry
- Qualitative Research Interviewing
- Research Experience
- Statistical Software
- Molecular Biology
- Research Laboratory Experience
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