Administrative Specialist I

Agency

Dept of Transportation

Division

DOT Attorney General

Job Classification Title

Administrative Specialist I (S)

Position Number

60014995

Grade

NC08

About Us

It’s the mission of the NC Department of Transportation to connect people, products and places safely and efficiently with customer focus, accountability, and environmental sensitivity to enhance the economy and vitality of North Carolina. We encourage you to consider joining NCDOT where our work not only serves the citizens of North Carolina but has an impact on our world through all modes of transportation.

Description of Work

Recruitment Range: $39,244 - $42,436

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



This position is within the North Carolina Department of Justice/Attorney General’s Office (DOJ), Transportation Division, which represents the North Carolina Department of Transportation (DOT) in its litigation and legal matters, including eminent domain/condemnation actions.

The primary purpose of this position is to provide administrative staff support to the condemnation filing team in the Transportation Division. The Administrative Specialist I provides administrative and secretarial support to the attorneys and the filing team in general. Duties and responsibilities include; and entering information into the electronic case management system. Preparation of legal documents include populating file-specific information in Summons, Complaints, Declaration of Taking and Notice of Deposit, Exhibits, Memorandum of Actions and related correspondence. Familiarity with the NC Judicial Branch Statewide electronic-filing and case management system (Odyssey) is preferred. Administrative Specialist I may proofread, edit and format documents according to established procedures and rules so that a minimum of corrections is required by attorneys or other staff members and documents are produced within required deadlines. With minimal supervision, Administrative Specialist I may compose routine correspondence and memoranda. Administrative Specialist I will distribute pleadings and other documents to the appropriate court personnel and to the client and its consultants.

The position will also perform other duties as assigned by the Attorney III who supervises the Filing Team in the Condemnation Section.

Knowledge Skills and Abilities/Management Preferences

Management Preferences:

• Demonstrated ability to manage deadlines and workloads

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 two 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

Email:

[email protected]