Paralegal

Company: North Carolina State University

Job Location: Raleigh, North Carolina

Category: Legal Affairs

Type: Full-Time

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Department: 270101 - Office of General Counsel

Location: This position is based in Raleigh, NC; applicants must reside in North Carolina and within a reasonable commuting distance.

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 include both traditional paralegal activities as well as innovative and technical tasks. The ideal candidate will excel in both areas.

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 are not limited to:

• Coordinating litigation efforts and activities with outside counsel.
• Proofreading, drafting, and finalizing various correspondence, legal documents, and reports.
• Assisting with mass document production that involves analyzing, cataloging, and redacting documents, correspondence, and other exhibit items.
• Conducting computer-assisted legal research.
• Assisting in-house counsel with compiling materials and responding to administrative complaints filed with government agencies (e.g., EEOC, OCR, OAH-CRD, DOL).
• Conducting routine and specific legal and factual research and data compilation as directed by attorneys.
• Researching public records online and communicating with state and local officials.
• Issuing litigation holds.
• Preparing and filing proofs of claim and tracking bankruptcy actions.
• Coordinating responses to FOIA requests.
• Assisting with the tort claims process, including communicating with Department of Justice investigators and claimants.
• Tracking open and closed cases and providing periodic reports as requested by the Vice Chancellor and General Counsel.
• Assisting with transactions, including preparing and maintaining documents and files.
• Assisting the University Records Officer in compiling and preparing responses to public records requests.
• Other duties as assigned.

Equally important, this position will involve 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 for seminars and training sessions.
• Other projects as assigned.

This paralegal position reports to the Director of Legal Operations and Policy and Compliance Administration. You Belong Here! At NC State, our goal is for all employees to reach their fullest potential at work. As you consider this opportunity, we encourage you to review our Employee Value Proposition and learn more about what makes NC State the best place to learn and work for everyone.

Other Work/Responsibilities:

• 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.

Required Qualifications:

• Must be able to work efficiently in a high-pressure and deadline environment.
• Ability to read, interpret and consistently apply laws, policies, procedures and guidelines.
• Excellent computer knowledge and intermediate skill level with Microsoft Office or Google Suite and Adobe Acrobat Creative Cloud.
• 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 team oriented attitude.
• 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, preferable with a law firm or an equivalent combination of education and experience.

Preferred Qualifications:

• Experience using document management systems, such as Relativity and Clio.
• Knowledge of workers compensation and tort claims.
• 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.
• Notary preferred.

Required license or certification: Paralegal certification from the North Carolina State Bar or NALA; or equivalent license or degree.

Position Number: 00044786

AA/EEO Statement: NC State University is an equal opportunity employer. All qualified applicants will receive equal opportunities for employment without regard to age, color, disability, gender identity, genetic information, national origin, race, religion, sex (including pregnancy), sexual orientation, and veteran status. The University encourages all qualified applicants, including protected veterans and individuals with disabilities, to apply. Individuals with disabilities requiring disability-related accommodations in the application and interview process are welcome to contact 919-513-0574 to speak with a representative of the Office of Equal Opportunity.