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Paralegal

Employer
NC State University
Location
Raleigh, NC

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Job Details

Posting Number:

PG190580SP

Internal Recruitment:

No

Working Title:

Paralegal

Anticipated Hiring Range:

$50,000 - $60,000

Work Schedule:

Monday-Friday; 8:00 am-5:00 pm

Job Location:

Raleigh, North Carolina

Department:

Office of General Counsel

About the Department:

The NC State Office of General Counsel (OGC) provides, manages and coordinates all legal services for the university in a collegial, responsive and professional manner. OGC provides legal and risk management advice on a wide variety of matters to the Board of Trustees, the Chancellor, senior officers, other university administrators, and faculty and staff who are acting on behalf of the university. These matters include, but are not limited to, employment, student affairs, athletics, public records, real property, sponsored programs, intellectual property, transactional matters and civil rights. This is an extremely fast-paced, demanding environment that requires technical skills, sensitivity to the important political dimensions and a high degree of confidentiality, intelligence and good judgment.

Essential Job Duties:

Reflecting the wide variety of functions performed by the Office of General Counsel and the dynamic nature of the university environment, the duties of this position involve both traditional paralegal activities and non-traditional, creative and technical activities. The successful candidate will be able to perform both types of activities at a high level.

Consistent with the standards articulated by the American Bar Association and the requirements of the North Carolina State Bar concerning paralegals, this position will perform traditional paralegal duties including, but not limited to:

  • Coordinating litigation efforts and activities (discovery, depositions, legal briefs, etc.) with the office of the North Carolina Attorney General
  • Proofreading, drafting, and finalizing various correspondence, legal documents, and reports
  • Assisting with mass document production that involves analyzing, cataloging, and copying correspondence, policies, and other exhibit items
  • Handling bankruptcy and collection matters
  • Researching legal issues; and performing computer assisted legal research
  • Assisting in-house counsel with compilation of materials and response to administrative complaints filed with government agencies (e.g., EEOC, OCR, OAH-CRD, DOL)
  • Conducting routine and specific legal and factual information research and data compilation, as directed by attorneys
  • Performing preliminary document review of contracts and settlement agreements
  • Researching public records online and via communication with state and local officials
  • Maintaining the confidentiality of office records and communication
  • Assisting with transactions, including preparing and maintaining documents and files
  • Assisting the University Records Officer with compiling and preparing responses to public records requests

Equally important, this position will perform non-traditional, creative, and technical activities in support of the outreach activities of the Office of General Counsel. These duties may include, but are not limited to:

  • Preparing presentations, slideshows, newsletters, and other educational materials in connection with seminars and training sessions;
  • Designing, creating, and editing websites and other online resources, portals, and tools for use and reference by the campus community; and a variety of other projects as assigned.

The paralegal position reports to the Vice Chancellor and General Counsel.

Other Responsibilities:

Other responsibilities include, but are not limited to the following:

  • Proof, draft, and finalize various correspondence, legal documents, and reports.
  • Assist with mass document production that involves analyzing, cataloging, and copying correspondence, policies, and other exhibit items.
  • Provide support to the University Compliance Steering Committee, Compliance Officials Working Group and Professional Sports Counseling Panel.
  • Perform other duties as assigned by the supervisor.

Minimum Experience/Education:

Completion of an accredited paralegal program; or an equivalent combination of training and experience.

Other Required Qualifications:

  • Experience or strong interest in graphic design.
  • Must be able to work efficiently in a high-pressure and deadline environment.
  • Knowledge of presentation software programs such as Prezi.
  • Experience using document management systems, such as Worldox.
  • Knowledge of United States Bankruptcy procedures for Chapters 7, 11, and 13.
  • Knowledge or experience using the Wake County Electronic Filing System.
  • Proficiency with PACER (or similar software).
  • Strong knowledge of Federal, State and Local Rules of Court, the Federal and State Rules of Civil Procedure, the North Carolina General Statutes and North Carolina Administrative Code.

Preferred Qualifications:

  • Ability to read, interpret and consistently apply laws, policies, procedures and guidelines.
  • Excellent computer knowledge and intermediate skill level with Microsoft Office Suite and Adobe Acrobat Professional.
  • Exceptionally well organized, resourceful, detail oriented and pay extremely close attention to detail.
  • Excellent interpersonal skills, in person and over the telephone.
  • Excellent written and verbal communication skills.
  • Professional work habits and office demeanor.
  • Must exhibit excellent work habits.
  • Demonstrated critical thinking, proficiency in problem-solving, sound judgment, and decision making skills.
  • Graduation from an accredited school of paralegal training and professional paralegal experience, preferably with a law firm or an equivalent combination of education and experience is strongly preferred.
  • Notary preferred.

Required License or Certification:

Paralegal certification from the North Carolina State Bar, NALA, or NFPA; or equivalent license or degree.

Completion of an accredited paralegal program.

Valid NC Driver's License required:

No

Commercial Driver's License Required?:

No

Job Open Date:

05/27/2020

Earliest Close Date---- (Positions will be posted until 5:00 PM ET on this date. Positions remaining posted after this date are still accepting applications but may close at any time.):

09/14/2020

Special Instructions:

In addition to your application please submit a resume, cover letter, and the contact information for at least three professional references.

Please make sure that the work history listed on your application is identical to the work history listed on your resume.

This posting has been re-opened to accept new applications. Previous applications remain under consideration. If you have already applied to this position, you do not need to re-apply.

Position Number:

00044786

Position Type:

SHRA

Position Classification Band Title:

Paralegal

Position Classification Band Level:

Advanced

Position Classification Salary Range:

$33,078 - $73,806

Salary Grade Equivalency:

71

Alternate Option:

If no applicants apply who meet the required competency level and training & experience requirements, then management may consider other applicants. Salary would be determined based on competencies, equity, budget, and market considerations.

Full Time Equivalent (FTE) (1.0 = 40 hours/week):

1.0

Appointment:

12 Month Recurring

Mandatory Designation - Adverse Weather:

Non Mandatory - Adverse Weather

Mandatory Designation - Emergency Events:

Non Mandatory - Emergency Event

Time Limited Position:

No

Is this position partially or fully funded on ARRA stimulus monies?:

No

Department Id:

270101 - Office of General Counsel

AA/EOE:

NC State University is an equal opportunity and affirmative action employer. All qualified applicants will receive consideration for employment without regard to race, color, national origin, religion, sex, gender identity, age, sexual orientation, genetic information, status as an individual with a disability, or status as a protected veteran.

If you have general questions about the application process, you may contact Human Resources at (919) 515-2135 or workatncstate@ncsu.edu. Individuals with disabilities requiring disability-related accommodations in the application and interview process, please call 919-515-3148.

Final candidates are subject to criminal & sex offender background checks. Some vacancies also require credit or motor vehicle checks. If highest degree is from an institution outside of the U.S., final candidates are required to have their degree equivalency verified at www.wes.org or equivalent service. Degree(s) must be obtained prior to start date in order to meet qualifications and receive credit.

NC State University participates in E-Verify. Federal law requires all employers to verify the identity and employment eligibility of all persons hired to work in the United States.

Organization

NC State: Think and Do

NC State was founded with a purpose: to create economic, societal and intellectual prosperity for the people of North Carolina and the country. We began as a land-grant institution teaching the agricultural and mechanical arts. Today, we're a pre-eminent research enterprise with 12 colleges excelling in all major academic fields.

NC State studentsOur 34,000 high-performing students take what they learn in the classroom and apply it in the real world by conducting research, working in internships and co-ops, and performing acts of world-changing service. That experiential education ensures that they leave here ready to lead the workforce. NC State's 13:1 student-faculty ratio is one of the reasons why we're the best college for your money in North Carolina (Money) and the No. 5 best value among public universities nationally (U.S. News & World Report).

Overcoming Challenges, Improving Lives

NC State is one of only two universities in the nation leading two National Science Foundation Engineering Research Centers — one developing wearable, self-powered health monitors, and the other researching smart-grid technology. We’re also leading interdisciplinary efforts to curb nuclear proliferation, help farmers confront climate change and build a new American manufacturing sector.

Our research doesn't just get published in a journal or sit on a shelf; it makes an impact. NC State is No. 6 nationwide in commercialization agreements based on university research, and we're No. 2 among universities without a medical school. Our Cooperative Extension Service provides research-based information to citizens in all 100 North Carolina counties. In addition, our industrial extension unit — Industry Expansion Solutions — has created an economic benefit for the state's manufacturers averaging $149 million per year since 2005.

Bright Minds Creating a Bold Future

NC State’s 9,000 faculty and staff are world leaders in their fields, bridging the divides between academic disciplines and training high-caliber students to meet tomorrow’s challenges. NC State students won two Goldwater scholarships, five Fulbright scholarships, one Churchill scholarship and a record-breaking 25 National Science Foundation graduate research fellowships in the 2016-2017 academic year. In addition, 25 faculty are members of the National Academies.

NC State bldg in darkOur Centennial Campus, an award-winning public-private research campus, is home to more than 70 partner organizations working alongside more than 70 NC State research and academic units. Centennial is also the location of the innovative Hunt Library, which Time magazine has dubbed “the library of the future.”

In Raleigh and Around the World

It all happens in one of the best cities in America. A top spot for job-seekers and tech professionals, Raleigh is nationally recognized as a leading urban center:

NC State building oldWith Durham and Chapel Hill, Raleigh anchors the Research Triangle, a national hotspot for high-tech enterprise. The top companies in the region — including IBM, Cisco Systems, SAS Institute, Biogen Idec and GlaxoSmithKline — are among the country’s best employers. They also lead the way in hiring new NC State graduates.

More than 130 years after its creation, NC State continues to make its founding purpose a reality. Every day, our career-ready graduates and world-leading faculty make the fruits of learning and discovery available to people across the state, throughout the nation and around the world.

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