Paralegal

Job Description

Description:

To Apply:

Submit a resume and thoughtful cover letter to:

Location: Hybrid (Raleigh, NC)

Department: Workers’ Rights Project and Immigrant and Refugee Rights Project

FLSA Status: Non-Exempt

Reports to: Litigation Director

Union Status: Union Represented

Hiring Salary Range: $43,996 - $ 49,121

Overview

The North Carolina Justice Center is a progressive research and advocacy organization dedicated to expanding opportunity and protecting the rights of low-income individuals in North Carolina. For over 29 years, the Justice Center has been on the front lines in the courts, in the legislature, in the media, and in communities advocating for positive changes for poor and working North Carolinians. The Justice Center has played a primary role in many of the state’s major policy debates and successfully litigated hundreds of individual cases and class actions.

The North Carolina Justice Center is seeking a Paralegal to provide a wide variety of legal and administrative support on cases brought by, and under the direction of, the attorneys conducting litigation at the NCJC. Paralegal will also help with our client intake process and will involve assisting with community education activities. Requirements:

Qualifications

Bachelor’s degree or equivalent experience.

Paralegal experience is helpful but not required.

Strong oral and written communication skills required.

Fluency in oral and written Spanish and English required.

Strong organizational skills and attention to detail required. Ability to manage multiple deadlines and tasks.

Proficiency in Microsoft Office programs (i.e., Word, Outlook, Excel) required. Knowledge of a variety of legal research databases, background searches preferred.

Demonstrated commitment to the mission of eliminating poverty through social, economic, and racial justice.

Ability to travel and work occasionally in the evenings and at weekends is required.

Experience conducting and developing community education is helpful but not required.

Experience interviewing clients is helpful but not required.

Work Environment

Home, NCJC’s Raleigh office, and other offsite meeting spaces as required. Some evening and weekend work may occur.

Benefits

NCJC offers skilled and committed co-workers, a competitive salary and superior benefits to enhance staff quality of life including but not limited to six weeks paid time off, paid parental leave, thirteen holidays, retirement plan contribution and match, FSA, HSA, medical, dental, vision, disability, and life insurance coverage.

Equal Opportunity

The NC Justice Center is committed to a policy of equal employment opportunity for all persons without regard to race, color, creed, sex, religion, age, national origin, sexual orientation, gender identity, political affiliation, physical or mental disability, pregnancy, personal appearance, marital or family status, citizenship, past, current, or prospective service in the uniformed services, genetic information, natural hair styles, or other status as protected by State and Federal laws. We are a Fair Chance Employer and work to reduce barriers to employment for individuals with criminal records. It is our intention to promote the full realization of equality in opportunity and employment.

Full-time

Hybrid remote