Penn State Job Catalog

Additional levels that exist for this job profile can be seen below.

Paralegals work under attorney supervision and assist in delivering legal services to leadership, officials, staff, and students. Paralegals draft documents, interview clients and witnesses, perform legal research, prepare reports, assist during litigation proceedings, and conduct case management. Paralegals may also provide office management/administration support.

• Prepare various legal documents and pleadings for attorney review and signature including subpoenas, discovery requests, motions, responses, memoranda, agreements, contracts, affidavits, wills, and powers of attorney; file documents with courts and opposing counsel
• Assist with litigation proceedings; locate, schedule, and interview witnesses and interested parties; interview clients; conduct legal research; draft summary reports; handle exhibits; take notes during hearings
• Conduct case management; track subpoenas and discovery, etc.; collect/prepare/organize exhibits; maintain case files
• Make presentations to student organizations, University constituents, and external organizations
• Provide office administration; manage attorney calendar, monitor expenses, order supplies, schedule meetings/conferences, arrange travel
• Provide notarial services to students and University employees

Level:

– Intermediate Professional

Base Description:

– Completes activities, tasks, and/or projects of a functional nature.

Level Summary:

– Demonstrates ability to perform intermediate tasks in defined skill areas. Demonstrates intermediate knowledge of internal procedures. Works under general supervision, performing assignments that may be varied and sometimes difficult. Supports team decisions and follows through with team responsibilities. Interprets and communicates information clearly and accurately. Demonstrates intermediate problem–solving skills.

Supervisory Responsibilities:

– May serve as direct supervisor for part–time, student, and/or temporary workers or volunteers

Fiscal Responsibilities:

– May validate and pay invoices

Problem Solving:

– Encounters generally routine problems; occasionally faces more complex and/or varied problems
– Typically follows recommended course of action and procedures to resolve problems
– Applies knowledge of larger unit goals, priorities, and related procedures in determining course of action

Independence of Action:

– Work is generally monitored by supervisor
– Detailed instructions and procedures are generally provided
– Uses available guidelines to make appropriate adaptations to routine situations and refers other situations to supervisor

Communication and Collaboration:

– Communicates internally within working unit and/or the University
– May communicate with external audiences
– Collaborates closely with team members
– Interprets and communicates information, ideas and instructions clearly and accurately both verbally and in written materials intended for distribution

• Comp Grade – 9
• Minimum – $56,200.00
• MidPoint – $68,800.00
• Maximum – $81,500.00