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Description of Work

Salary Grade: LG03 Recruitment Range: $48,714.00 - $65,347.00

This position is currently designated as a “hybrid” position which allows for some teleworking from home, however, this position is expected to perform much of its work in the NCDOR headquarters located in downtown Raleigh. The teleworking schedule is at the discretion of management and is driven based on business needs. This position will be eligible for part time telework.

Some overnight state travel may be required. Estimate: less than 20 per year to include conferences and trainings, both internal and external.

At the North Carolina Department of Revenue our mission is to fund public services benefiting the people of North Carolina, we administer the tax laws and collect taxes due in an impartial, consistent, secure, and efficient manner. Together we are a SMART organization because we: Safeguard customer information; Maintain a knowledgeable workforce; Achieve a high level of understanding and compliance; Respond with accurate information through innovative services; and Treat our customers fairly. Through modernization efforts in technology we believe we have set a high standard that other agencies will admire. As an employer, we offer excellent benefits, stable work environment, competitive salaries, defined career paths, and training programs that will enable you to be successful.

The primary purpose of this position is to perform a variety of paralegal work and provide specified support to the attorneys within the Department’s Office of General Counsel. Primary responsibilities include, but are not limited to, (i) drafting, reviewing, and approving for form and legality various documents and/or legal instruments, (ii) researching laws and legal precedents, (iii) assisting attorneys with various administrative tasks in the course of performing their duties (e.g., redactions, creation of PowerPoint presentations, etc.), (iv) maintaining lines of communication with other team members to ensure questions are answered and tasks are completed. (v) preparing routine documents for an attorney's/agency general counsel’s approval, (vi) handling complaints and inquiries of a legal nature from the general public, and (vii) presenting findings with preliminary legal analysis subject to professional legal review. Other duties are: directing and coordinating the various law office activities of the Office of General Counsel. This includes, but is not limited to (i) serving as the main point of contact for individuals seeking the assistance of the Office of General Counsel, including working with Office of General Counsel staff to ensure timely response to communications from internal and external constituents, (ii) organizing and maintaining documents related to ongoing and completed matters, (iii) revising and implementing record retention polices for the Office of General Counsel, (iv) assisting with the management of contracts for which the Office of General Counsel is the contract manager, (v) maintaining legal subscriptions and other legal resources needed by the Office of General Counsel, and (vi) assisting Office of General Counsel staff with general administrative tasks. This position assists the General Counsel in routine day to day requests, when necessary, and other special projects. This position will report directly to the Department’s General Counsel.

COMPENSATION & BENEFITS:
The state of North Carolina offers excellent comprehensive benefits. Employees can participate in health insurance options, standard and supplemental retirement plans, and the NCFlex program (numerous high-quality, low-cost benefits on a pre-tax basis). Employees also receive paid vacation, sick, and community service leave. In addition, paid parental leave is available to eligible employees.
Some highlights include:

• Fourteen (14) vacation days/year which increase as length of service increases and accumulate year-to-year
• 401K, 457, and 403(b) plans
• The best funded pension plan/retirement system in the nation according to Moody’s Investor’s Service
• Longevity pay lump sum payout yearly based on length of service
• Twelve (12) holidays/year
• Twelve (12) sick days/year which are cumulative indefinitely

Learn more about employee perks/benefits:

• NC OSHR: Total Compensation Calculator
• Why Work For NC
• NC OSHR: Benefits

Knowledge, Skills And Abilities / Competencies

• Ability to perform legal research in accordance with preliminary instructions as to methods or approach, source material available, and policy and precedent of the office
• Ability to summarize facts and evidence, and prepare legal instruments
• Basic knowledge of case, statutory, and common law and judicial and quasi-judicial procedures and the roles of evidence
• Ability to utilize technology in research and writing assignments
• Ability to communicate clearly and logically in oral and written form
• Ability to maintain effective working relationships with persons contacted in the course of work
• Ability to create spreadsheets to capture and analyze data

Minimum Education And Experience Requirements
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 oshr.nc.gov/experience-guide for details.
Graduation from an appropriately accredited institution for paralegal training; or Bachelor's degree from an appropriately accredited institution and one year of substantive paralegal experience; or High school or General Education Development (GED) diploma and five years of paralegal experience performing delegated, substantive legal work; or an equivalent combination of education and experience.
Supplemental and Contact Information
The Department of Revenue seeks to fill positions with the most qualified individuals in its effort to provide taxpayers with the most efficient and effective services possible.
This position is subject to federal and state criminal background checks that may include fingerprinting and verification of tax compliance. "Tax compliance" is defined as having filed and paid all North Carolina State taxes owed each year leading up to the current calendar year or currently in a non-delinquent payment status with the State of North Carolina on taxes that are currently owed to the state.
If selected for an interview, you may have the option to interview via telephone and/or other method as technology allows.
To be considered within the most qualified pool of applicants and receive credit for your work history and credentials, you must document all related education and experience on the State of North Carolina application in the appropriate sections of the application form. Any information omitted from the application cannot be considered for qualifying credit. NC DOR welcomes attached resumes, cover letters and reference information, but these items will not be used for screening for qualifying credit. Please make sure the application is completed in full. "See Resume" or "See Attachment" will NOT be accepted.
Applicants eligible for veteran's preference should attach a copy of form DD-214.
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NC Department of Revenue
Human Resources Division
919-814-1200