Administrative Specialist II

Agency Dept of Justice Division DOJ Legal Services Job Classification Title Administrative Specialist II (S) Position Number 60010235 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 - $49,440 IMPORTANT NOTE: This posting closes at 11:59:59 PM the night BEFORE the End Date listed. This position will provide administrative support to the Special Prosecutions Section within the Criminal Division. This position is required, on a daily basis, to make contact with victims and witnesses, practicing attorneys and their staff, personnel of governmental agencies, local government officials 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 responses to various motions, email correspondence, subpoenas, etc. with urgent and short deadlines. The employee will assist the Special Prosecutions 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; provide back-up for other support staff in the division as necessary; and will handle miscellaneous tasks assigned by a Division Head. **This position is designated as a mandatory employee, which means under the State’s Communicable Disease Emergency Policy, that the position would be required to report in person to work in an emergency in the event DOJ officially closes or if DOJ management determines that only mandatory positions/employees are required to report to work. Mandatory positions/employees must report to the office, and management discretion will be used to determine during which days or hours this position must appear in the office.** Some travel, including some overnight stays are required. Selected candidate will undergo a background check. The Special Prosecutions and Law Enforcement Section supports and provides legal advice to District Attorneys and law enforcement across the State in addition to representing the State of North Carolina in both criminal and civil litigation. The primary purpose of Special Prosecutions is to prepare and try criminal cases of every nature and complexity. The staff assigned to a particular case must independently prepare and conduct the trial with high level of expertise. In addition to criminal jury trials, staff in this section handle motions for appropriate relief of every nature and complexity. The most frequent types of cases generally rise from situations where the local District Attorney has a conflict. These cases usually involve a lawyer, police officer, elected political official or former client of the District Attorney or member of his/her staff. The other types of cases this office normally handles are those of such complexity that the local District Attorney does not have the time or manpower to handle the matter. Cases in this category include murders, sexual offenses, white collar type crimes such as embezzlement and false pretense, and major drug trafficking cases. Knowledge Skills and Abilities/Management Preferences Criminal experience. Litigation support experience. 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 View email address on click.appcast.io 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: Wendy K Minich Recruiter Email: View email address on click.appcast.io North Carolina State Government is one of the state’s largest employers, with over 76,000 employees all working toward a common goal: a safer and stronger North Carolina. We are a large organization comprised of various agencies, offices, and universities, each providing important public services. Eligible state employees are entitled to comprehensive benefits, including a variety of leave options, professional development opportunities, insurance, and more. To learn more about the benefits of being a North Carolina state employee, visit the N.C. Office of State Human Resources' website. Permanent, temporary, and time-limited state government jobs can be found from the mountains to the coast. Find your next opportunity today! State Application Resources/Frequently Asked Questions Valuing Education and Experience The State of North Carolina values the knowledge and experience of our jobseekers and current state employees. Approximately 91 percent of state job classifications allow experience to be substituted for education or do not require a post-secondary degree. Learn more about how you may qualify for a position through education or directly related experience, or a combination of both, with the Education and Experience Equivalency Guide. All job postings close at 11:59pm the night before the End Date on the posting. Introduce yourself to our recruiters and we'll get in touch if there's a role that seems like a good match. If you are already a state employee, please search for jobs by clicking here.