Paralegal II
State of North CarolinaAgency
Office of State Human ResourcesDivision
OSHR Director's OfficeJob Classification Title
Paralegal II (NS)Position Number
60013774Grade
LG04About Us
To provide a solid Human Resource management foundation, responsible oversight, and creative solutions through a collaborative approach with all stakeholders to maximize the potential of our greatest asset – OUR EMPLOYEES.
Description of Work
***INTERNAL TO CURRENT STATE EMPLOYEES ONLY***This position is eligible for telework, and OSHR is currently offering a three-day in-person and two-day remote hybrid schedule.
RECRUITMENT RANGE: $57,606 - $80,000
The OSHR General Counsel’s office provides legal and policy advice to the OSHR Director, Executive Management, and divisions
What You’ll Do
In this dynamic role, you will support and work with OSHR’s legal team in a variety of areas, including procurements, policy, rulemaking, public records, and other matters.
Document Management
• Independently develop and maintain filing systems and internal procedures for
management of legal work.
• Assist with the collection and redaction of confidential information in
connection with public records or other requests, including the use of
e-discovery.
• Prepare and provide reports for both internal and external use.
Drafting
• Draft correspondence, memoranda, and other documents.
Research
• Conduct and summarize legal research
Special Projects & Administrative Support
• Collaborate on cross-functional projects, including meeting coordination,
documentation, and project planning support.
Knowledge Skills and Abilities/Management Preferences
Knowledge, Skills, and Abilities
Capability to analyze case law, statutory law, and common law.
Have an Understanding of judicial and quasi-judicial processes.
Proficiency in conducting legal research based on initial guidance regarding methods, available source materials, and the office's policies and precedents.
Skill in summarizing facts and evidence, as well as drafting legal documents.
Be able to leverage technology for research and writing tasks.
Skill in creating spreadsheets for data capture and analysis.
Minimum Education and Experience
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.
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.
Additional Information
The Office of State Human Resources (OSHR) uses the Merit-Based Recruitment and Selection Plan to fill positions subject to
the State Human Resources Act (SHRA) with highly qualified individuals and is an Equal Employment Opportunity Employer.
Our agency supports second-chance employment for individuals who were previously incarcerated or justice-involved.
We invite all potential applicants to apply for positions for which they may be qualified. It is the policy of the State of North Carolina and the Office of State Human Resources (OSHR) that all employees provide proof of employment eligibility (immigration and naturalization) on the first day of employment. We participate in E-Verify (Employment Eligibility Verification System).
This is a full-time position (40 hours per week) with State Benefits
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All applicants must complete and submit a state application for employment by 11:59 pm on the closing date, or the application will be deemed untimely and will not be processed.
Information should be provided in the appropriate areas, to include the following: Education, including high school and all degrees obtained, Work Experience, and Certificates & Licenses. It is critical to our screening and salary determination process that applications contain comprehensive candidate information.
Answers to Supplemental Questions are not a substitute for providing all relevant information within the body of your application. To receive credit for the supplemental questions, you must provide supporting information within the "Work Experience" section of the application to support your answers.
Degrees must be received from appropriately accredited institutions. Transcripts and degree evaluations may be uploaded with your application. The State of North Carolina/Office of State Human Resources uses the National Association of Credential Evaluation Services (NACES) as a referral resource for applicants who need to have their credentials certified as equivalent. For a list of organizations that perform this specialized service, please visit the NACES membership website.
If multiple applications are submitted to an individual posting, only the most recent application received before the closing date will be accepted. Due to the volume of applications received, we are unable to provide information regarding the status of your application over the phone.
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 qualified applicants.
The hiring process may take several weeks.
If there are any questions about this posting other than your application status, please contact the individual listed on this posting at 984.236.0800.
Veterans’ and National Guard Preference
Applicants seeking Veteran's Preference must attach a DD-214 Member-4 Form (Certificate of Release or Discharge from Active Duty) to their applications.
Applicants who are former members of either the NC Army National Guard or the NC Air National Guard, with honorable discharge and six years of creditable service, must attach a copy of DD 256 or NGB 22, along with the state application.
ADA Accommodations
Consistent with the Americans with Disabilities Act (ADA) and the Pregnant Workers Fairness Act (PWFA), OSHR is committed to the full inclusion of all qualified individuals. As part of this commitment, OSHR will ensure that people with disabilities, or known limitations covered by the PWFA, are provided with reasonable accommodation. If reasonable accommodation is needed to participate in the job application or interview process, please contact the person indicated below.
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:
Natalie A MontagueRecruiter Email:
NATALIE.MONTAGUE@NC.GOV