PARALEGAL (50% FTE)
Salary Range:       $26,545.50-$41,956

Primary Purpose of Position 
The primary purpose of the paralegal position is to provide support for legal services to the Child Support unit, Family and Children Services units, which includes Child Protective Services, adoptions, foster care and residential services, and Adult Services Unit which includes Adult Protective Services and guardianships.

Knowledge, Skills, and Abilities 
Basic knowledge of case, statutory, and common law. • Basic knowledge of judicial and quasi-judicial procedures and the rules of evidence. • 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. • Ability to communicate clearly and logically in oral and written form. • Ability to utilize technology in research and writing assignments. • Ability to create spreadsheets to capture and analyze data. • Ability to maintain effective working relationships with persons contacted in the course of work.

Minimum Education and Experience 
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. Valid North Carolina driver's license required. Bilinguals encouraged to apply. DD 214 is required from applicants claiming a military preference.

Position # 674204                                                                  
Closing Date:        03/20/2026 at 5:00 pm


To apply and review other available employment opportunities visit the Pitt County Government website at:   www.pittcountync.gov. 
Pitt County is an Equal Opportunity Employer
Contact Information:
Pitt County Government Human Resources
1717 W. 5^th Street
Greenville, NC  27834
252-902-3051
Jobline:  252-902-1001
www.pittcountync.gov