Provides technical, legal, analytical, and operational support to the division counsel and staff; exercising autonomy and independent judgement, handles complex assignments, including those related to discovery and case management; serves as the point of contact for schools, Division offices, and outside counsel for routine legal and case management inquiries; relieves division counsel and assistant division counsel of routine legally-related tasks; serves as system administrator for case management software systems.
Location:
Gatehouse Administration Center
Senior Paralegal
Percent Full-Time:
Full Time
Contract Length:
260-Day Contract
Salary Grade
[Salary Information] :
Unified Scale-Schedule B/Grade 003
Pay Frequency:
Monthly
Open
Until
Filled:
Yes
Office:
Division Counsel
Re-Adv.
Position:
No
Qualifications:
Required

• Any combination of education and experience equivalent to a bachelor's degree.
• Four (4) years of progressively more responsible experience as a paralegal.
• Knowledge of federal and state court rules and e-discovery requirements.
• Knowledge of legal databases and other legal resources.
• Strong organizational, analytical, and problem solving skills.
• Proficiency in the use of appropriate technology, including litigation support software and case management software.
• Ability to prioritize and to exercise independent judgment and initiative.
• Ability to develop and maintain effective working relationships with all levels in the Division and with outside law firms.
• Investigative and interviewing skills.
• Proficiency in business English, grammar, spelling, and punctuation.

Preferred

• Paralegal coursework.
• Knowledge of legal issues and statutes affecting education.
• Knowledge of school division functions and its operating procedures.

Posting Title:
Senior Paralegal
Job Type:
Division Superintendent
Salary Range:
$73,770 - $125,531