Job Title: Paralegal
Department: Office of Counsel (OOC)
Immediate Supervisor: Counsel and OOC Chief of Staff
Positions Supervised: None
Purpose of Job: To provide accurate, timely legal support to the Office of Counsel
Essential Job Responsibilities:
- Take initiative to learn and understand the disciplinary process of the NC State Bar and self-regulation
- Develop an understanding and knowledge of the Rules of Professional Conduct
- Knowledge of court system and procedures, legal terminology, and civil procedure
- Read, analyze, and summarize grievances and responses
- Draft reports of counsel
- Maintain electronic grievance files for assigned deputy counsel; keep files organized and updated
- Maintain status of grievances in case management software
- Prepare subpoenas and communicate with witnesses
- Assist deputy counsel(s) to prepare for depositions and hearings by organizing case files, performing research, and gathering and organizing all evidence and materials to prepare exhibits
- Assist deputy counsel(s) in drafting complaints and other pleadings to be filed with the Disciplinary Hearing Commission or other governmental agencies
- Assist with administrative tasks and communications to include corresponding with lawyers, defendants, complainants, witnesses, and various court personnel including court reporters
Non-Essential Job Responsibilities:
- Legal research on WestLaw and the Administrative Office of the Courts – Criminal and Civil websites
- Assist with research projects
- Any other tasks as assigned
Desired Education, Experience, and Skills:
- Associate’s degree; bachelor’s degree preferred
- Litigation paralegal experience preferred; paralegal certificate desired
- Proficiency in Microsoft Office applications
- Excellent interpersonal, oral, and written communication skills along with excellent proofreading and formatting skills
- Desire to work as part of a team
- Ability to review many types of written material and summarize key information accurately and efficiently
- Ability to work in a fast-paced environment, work well under deadlines, and multi-task
- Strong analytic skills
- Strong time management and organizational skills
Working Conditions:
- Position is non-exempt in accordance with the Fair Labor Standards Act
- Hybrid schedule possible after completion of initial probationary period
- Hours: 9:00 a.m. to 5:00 p.m. Monday – Friday, one hour lunch break
- Overtime: occasional, required most often during trials, paid or compensatory
- Travel: Seldom
Hiring Range: $52,000 - $65,000
Interested applicants should send a cover letter and resume to jobs@ncbar.gov by January 30, 2025.
The North Carolina State Bar is an equal opportunity employer, and all qualified applicants will receive consideration for employment without regard to race, color, religion, sex, sexual orientation, gender identity or expression, pregnancy, age, national origin, disability status, genetic information, protected veteran status, or any other characteristic protected by law.
This job description is not an employment agreement or contract. Management has the exclusive right to alter this job description at any time without notice.
