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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:

– Professional

Base Description:

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

Level Summary:

– Demonstrates baseline working knowledge of routine work tasks. Follows the standard principles and practices. Acts under direct and frequent supervision using established procedures with detailed instructions. Participates as a team member and actively contributes to completion of team goals. Clearly communicates information.

Supervisory Responsibilities:

– None

Fiscal Responsibilities:

– Typically none

Problem Solving:

– Encounters routine problems
– Follows recommended course of action and procedures to resolve problems

Independence of Action:

– Work is closely monitored by supervisor
– Detailed instructions and procedures are provided
– Applies standard operating procedures with limited guidelines for deviation

Communication and Collaboration:

– Typically communicates internally within working unit
– Collaborates closely with team members
– Clearly communicates information, ideas, or instructions verbally and in writing

• Comp Grade – 8
• Minimum – $51,000.00
• MidPoint – $62,500.00
• Maximum – $74,000.00