Paralegal II

We are seeking a highly skilled Paralegal II to join our team at Cumberland County, NC. As a key member of our Social Services department, you will play a critical role in supporting our attorneys and social workers in the preparation and presentation of cases.

• Assist with pre-trial preparation, post-trial production of documents, and work with cases appealed to the NC Court of Appeals and Supreme Court.
• Provide initial screening for responding to legal questions from within and without the Agency.
• Track children in the custody of the Agency, ensuring required Court hearings are scheduled.
• Assist the attorney in court and file court documents.
• Prepare and serve Summons, Subpoenas, and Notices to parties and their attorneys.
• Identify necessary witnesses and ensure their attendance.
• Prepare reports to the court in a timely manner.
• Coordinate with the Judge Advocate General at Fort Bragg for military witnesses and records.

• Graduation from an appropriately accredited institution for paralegal training and two years of experience as a paralegal.
• Bachelor's degree from an appropriately accredited institution and two years of substantive paralegal experience.
• High school or General Education Development (GED) diploma and six years of paralegal experience performing delegated, substantive legal work.

Cumberland County offers a generous benefit plan, including a Government Retirement Plan, 12 paid holidays per year, and an Employee Wellness Center Clinic.