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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:

– Advanced Professional

Base Description:

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

Level Summary:

– Demonstrates proficient and comprehensive knowledge of defined skill areas/applications. Applies knowledge of principles, practices, and procedures of a particular field to decision-making and problem–solving. Works under minimum supervision on varied and sometimes difficult work assignments, conferring with supervisor or subject matter experts on unusual matters. May lead others or a team in completion of complex assignments. Interprets and communicates information clearly, accurately, and persuasively. Researches and tries new approaches when solving difficult or novel problems.

Supervisory Responsibilities:

– Indirect supervisor or mentor for other full–time employees
– May serve as direct supervisor for part–time, student, and/or temporary workers, volunteers, or a full–time employee

Fiscal Responsibilities:

– May validate and pay invoices
– May monitor/track budgets and funding

Problem Solving:

– Encounters generally routine problems with progressively more complex and/or varied problems
– Typically follows recommended course of action and procedures to resolve problems
– May apply specialized knowledge and skills to resolve complex and/or varied problems, with supervisor oversight
– Researches and tries new approaches when solving problems

Independence of Action:

– Works with minimal supervision on more difficult work assignments, conferring with supervisor on unusual matters
– Follows precedents and procedures
– May set priorities and organize work within general guidelines established by supervisor

Communication and Collaboration:

– Communicates internally and externally within working unit and the University
– May communicate with external audiences for business purposes
– Promotes open communication in a manner that builds relationships among team members
– Applies appropriate strategies for managing conflict; negotiate reasonable compromises; propose and evaluate possible solutions
– Interprets and communicates information, ideas and instructions clearly, accurately and persuasively both verbally and in written materials intended for distribution

• Comp Grade – 10
• Minimum – $61,800.00
• MidPoint – $75,700.00
• Maximum – $89,600.00