PRIMARY OBJECTIVE
Reporting to the Sr Paralegal & Project Manager, a Paralegal provides paraprofessional legal support to corporate attorneys and senior paralegals engaged in reviewing of contracts, Freedom of Information Act requests, and assisting with other transactional matters. Performs related duties as required.
ESSENTIAL DUTIES
- · Reviews certain standard contracts.
- · Assists Senior Paralegal with the processing and review of Freedom of Information Act (FOIA) requests.
- · Assists with drafting and managing business entity documentation.
- · Assists corporate attorneys with various transactional matters including maintaining form agreements, research and project assistance.
- · Performs other duties as assigned.
REPORTING RELATIONSHIPS
Reports To Sr. Paralegal & Project Manager
Direct Supervision None
QUALIFICATIONS
- · Associate’s degree from an accredited college or university. Bachelor’s degree preferred.
- · A Paralegal Certificate from a paralegal training program accredited by the American Bar Association (ABA) preferred
- · Three years of paralegal experience preferred
- · Experience drafting contracts preferred
- · Experience using legal matter management software or contract management software preferred
- · Proficient in the use of Microsoft Office 365 (Word, Excel, PowerPoint, Outlook, OneDrive)
- · Proficient in the use of Adobe AcrobatPro
- · Excellent written and verbal communication skills
- · Superb attention to detail
- · Excellent organizational skills
- · Strong analytical and problem-solving skills
- · Ability to prioritize multiple tasks simultaneously
- · Ability to work within a culturally diverse environment
$63,394 - $72,000
Offered salary will be determined by the applicant’s education, knowledge, skills, and abilities, as well as other factors such as internal equity.
Benefits information is found at https://www.ccc.edu/departments/Benefits/
WE OFFER: Excellent health and welfare benefit package and long-term savings and investment programs including 403(b) & 457(b) Investment Plans and a pension plan with the State University Retirement System (SURS) Plan. Generous vacation, holiday, personal and sick days, and tuition reimbursement. For a more detailed overview of benefits, please visit the benefits page of our website.