Administrative Specialist II

Agency

Dept of Justice

Division

DOJ Legal Services

Job Classification Title

Administrative Specialist II (S)

Position Number

60010383

Grade

NC09

About Us

The North Carolina Department of Justice, led by the Attorney General of North Carolina, represents the state, state agencies, and elected officials, and defends the rights of the people of North Carolina. The Department handles all state criminal appeals cases and assists district attorneys with complex criminal cases at their request. Additionally, the Department of Justice includes the North Carolina State Crime Lab, the North Carolina Justice Academy, and the Sheriffs’ and Criminal Justice Education and Training Standards Divisions.

Description of Work

Recruitment Range: $41,206 - $50,923

IMPORTANT NOTE: This posting closes at 11:59:59 PM the night BEFORE the End Date listed.

Some key job duties are as follow:

• Communicate with practicing attorneys, personnel of government agencies, and with the general public. The employee does not give legal advice; however, incoming telephone calls must be screened to determine the issue to be resolved and routed to the appropriate individual.
• The employee routinely prepares pleadings, email correspondence, subpoenas, etc. with urgent and short deadlines.
• The employee will assist the DMV attorneys in preparation for trial including the distribution of discovery and the preparation of trial exhibits.
• The employee will make travel arrangements for the attorney as directed; order supplies as may be needed to maintain office productivity; and will handle miscellaneous task as may be assigned.

Section Information: The primary focus of this position is to support the DMV section's attorneys in their litigation work on behalf of the North Carolina Division of Motor Vehicles and the Commissioner of Motor Vehicles in administrative proceedings, the North Carolina trial and appellate courts, and in Federal courts. The DMV Section supports and provides legal advice to the North Carolina Division of Motor Vehicles in addition to representing the State in appellate litigation.

Knowledge Skills and Abilities/Management Preferences

Management Preferences:

• Skilled in organizing workflow and coordinating activities.
• Knowledge of legal terminology and understanding of various legal documents, processes and procedures.
• Notary Public certification.

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.

High school diploma or General Educational Development (GED) diploma and four years of related administrative experience; or equivalent combination of education and experience.

The North Carolina Department of Justice, includes the North Carolina State Crime Lab, the North Carolina Justice Academy, and the Sheriffs’ and Criminal Justice Education and Training Standards Divisions. 

The State of North Carolina offers employer paid health insurance plus twelve paid holidays, generous vacation and sick leave accrual, dental, vision, and other insurance options, and retirement benefits. You can view our benefits information at Employee Benefits.

Supplemental Information:

Resumes and cover letters: To receive credit for your work history and credentials, you must list the information on the online application form. This information is used to determine if you meet the requirements of the position, and if you are selected, it is used to determine a salary offer.

Using the terms "See Resume" or "See Attachment" will not be accepted, and your application will be rejected as incomplete.  Cover letters are highly encouraged but not required.   

  

Credit for foreign degrees will only be given if verification of degree certification is attached to your application.  Transcripts for foreign degrees have to be evaluated by an organization like World Education Services to determine US equivalency.

CONTACT INFORMATION:

NC Department of Justice
Human Resources
[email protected]

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:

Paul Jay Makowski

Recruiter Email:

[email protected]