Paralegal
Justice, Raleigh, NC, United States
Agency
The North Carolina Department of Health and Human Services (DHHS)
Division
Health Benefits
Job Classification Title
Paralegal III (NS)
Position Number
60042732
Grade
LG05
About Us
The North Carolina Department of Health and Human Services (DHHS) is one of the largest, most complex agencies in the state, and has approximately 17,000 employees. It is responsible for ensuring the health, safety, and well‑being of all North Carolinians, providing human service needs for special populations including individuals who are deaf, blind, developmentally disabled, and mentally ill, and helping poor North Carolinians achieve economic independence.
Description of Work
This position will be a part of the Legal Office within DHB. The DHB Legal Office provides day‑to‑day legal support for the Division including the provision of legal advice regarding Medicaid rules and regulation, drafting contracts and other legal documents, providing contract management support, reviewing responses to discovery and public record requests, and other legal assistance, as needed. The Legal Office also provides executive oversight and leadership for the Hearings and Appeals Unit.
This position is primarily responsible for supporting DHB’s legal team by providing paralegal services including responding to public record requests, medical records requests, coordinating responses to subpoenas/litigation, conducting legal research, providing document management support, assisting with Division rulemaking and legislative development and tracking processes, and assisting the Chief Legal Officer with other projects as assigned. The position will report directly to the Chief Legal Officer for NC Medicaid.
Key Responsibilities
Respond to public record requests, medical records requests, subpoenas, and litigation responses.
Conduct legal research and provide document management support.
Assist with Division rulemaking, legislative development, and tracking processes.
Support the Chief Legal Officer with other projects as assigned.
Knowledge, Skills and Abilities / Management Preferences
Preferred skills include:
Knowledge of word processing, online legal research techniques, and database management.
Experience responding to public records requests.
Skill at editing, proofreading, and redacting documents.
Knowledge of case, statutory, and common law, including laws related to public records and privacy/confidentiality.
Familiarity with filing systems and proficiency in document filing and retrieval.
Salary Grade Range: $63,367 - $95,051
Recruitment Range: $63,367 - $67,276
Position is eligible for a hybrid‑teleworking schedule to include weekly onsite work hours.
Minimum Education and Experience
Graduation from an appropriately accredited institution for paralegal training and three years of experience as a paralegal; or
Bachelor’s degree from an appropriately accredited institution and three years of substantive paralegal experience; or
High school or GED diploma and seven years of paralegal experience performing delegated, substantive legal work; or
An equivalent combination of education and experience.
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.
EEO Statement
The State of North Carolina is an Equal Employment Opportunity Employer and is 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.
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The North Carolina Department of Health and Human Services (DHHS)
Division
Health Benefits
Job Classification Title
Paralegal III (NS)
Position Number
60042732
Grade
LG05
About Us
The North Carolina Department of Health and Human Services (DHHS) is one of the largest, most complex agencies in the state, and has approximately 17,000 employees. It is responsible for ensuring the health, safety, and well‑being of all North Carolinians, providing human service needs for special populations including individuals who are deaf, blind, developmentally disabled, and mentally ill, and helping poor North Carolinians achieve economic independence.
Description of Work
This position will be a part of the Legal Office within DHB. The DHB Legal Office provides day‑to‑day legal support for the Division including the provision of legal advice regarding Medicaid rules and regulation, drafting contracts and other legal documents, providing contract management support, reviewing responses to discovery and public record requests, and other legal assistance, as needed. The Legal Office also provides executive oversight and leadership for the Hearings and Appeals Unit.
This position is primarily responsible for supporting DHB’s legal team by providing paralegal services including responding to public record requests, medical records requests, coordinating responses to subpoenas/litigation, conducting legal research, providing document management support, assisting with Division rulemaking and legislative development and tracking processes, and assisting the Chief Legal Officer with other projects as assigned. The position will report directly to the Chief Legal Officer for NC Medicaid.
Key Responsibilities
Respond to public record requests, medical records requests, subpoenas, and litigation responses.
Conduct legal research and provide document management support.
Assist with Division rulemaking, legislative development, and tracking processes.
Support the Chief Legal Officer with other projects as assigned.
Knowledge, Skills and Abilities / Management Preferences
Preferred skills include:
Knowledge of word processing, online legal research techniques, and database management.
Experience responding to public records requests.
Skill at editing, proofreading, and redacting documents.
Knowledge of case, statutory, and common law, including laws related to public records and privacy/confidentiality.
Familiarity with filing systems and proficiency in document filing and retrieval.
Salary Grade Range: $63,367 - $95,051
Recruitment Range: $63,367 - $67,276
Position is eligible for a hybrid‑teleworking schedule to include weekly onsite work hours.
Minimum Education and Experience
Graduation from an appropriately accredited institution for paralegal training and three years of experience as a paralegal; or
Bachelor’s degree from an appropriately accredited institution and three years of substantive paralegal experience; or
High school or GED diploma and seven years of paralegal experience performing delegated, substantive legal work; or
An equivalent combination of education and experience.
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.
EEO Statement
The State of North Carolina is an Equal Employment Opportunity Employer and is 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.
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