University of North Carolina at Greensboro Hiring for Paralegal at Greensboro, NC Full Time

Requisition Number:

S2810

Position Number:

998806

Position Classification Title:

Paralegal

Functional Title:

Paralegal

Position Type:

Staff

University Information:

Located in North Carolina’s third largest city, UNC Greensboro is among the most diverse, learner-centered public research universities in the state, with nearly 18,000 students in eight colleges and schools pursuing more than 150 areas of undergraduate and over 200 areas of graduate study. UNCG continues to be recognized nationally for academic excellence, access, and affordability. UNCG is ranked No. 1 most affordable institution in North Carolina for net cost by the N.Y. Times and No. 1 in North Carolina for social mobility by The Wall Street Journal — helping first-generation and lower-income students find paths to prosperity. Designated an Innovation and Economic Prosperity University by the Association of Public and Land-grant Universities, UNCG is a community-engaged research institution with a portfolio of more than $67M in research and creative activity. The University’s 1,100 faculty and 1,700 staff help create an annual economic impact for the Piedmont Triad region in excess of $1B.

Primary Purpose of the Organizational Unit:

The Office of Institutional Integrity and General Counsel (OIIGC) provides an integrated and coordinated approach to the University’s legal, ethical, and compliance requirements, and consists of the following functions: Legal Affairs and Governance, Compliance and Policy, Title IX Compliance, and Internal Audit. The OIIGC is responsible for providing legal advice to UNC Greensboro’s Board of Trustees, the Chancellor, officers, and other administrators of UNC Greensboro when they are acting on behalf of the University; serves as a strategic partner in the development and implementation of the University policy, procedures and initiatives; assures legal and ethical compliance with all relevant federal, state and local laws and regulations; and provides timely collaborative legal advice at the earliest possible opportunity. The OIIGC provides advice on a broad spectrum of issues, including but not limited to contracts, federal and state regulations, due process matters, campus security, NCAA rules, equal employment and personnel laws, ADA/504, University and UNC System policies, financial aid, open meetings laws, FERPA, HIPAA, the Identity Theft Protection Act, Public Records Act, etc. The OIIGC works closely with the NC Attorney General’s Office on litigation involving the University in federal and state courts and in actions pending before state and federal administrative agencies (i.e., EEOC, Dept of Education Office for Civil Rights, and NC Office of Administrative Hearings).

Position Summary:

The paralegal works with OIIGC staff attorneys and their clients throughout the University in support of the legal, policy, and compliance functions of the OIIGC. The paralegal serves as the Public Records Officer, the main point of contact for campus constituents and the general public, with responsibility for reviewing, tracking, and oftentimes responding, to records requests. Substantive legal work performed under the supervision of the General Counsel, the Deputy General Counsel, and other OIIGC staff attorneys may include the preparation and review of various governance, policy, and regulatory documents; and the preparation, review, and negotiation of complex legal documents (primarily contracts relating to purchase of goods and services, and instructional agreements). In addition, the paralegal independently manages cases and provides litigation support, including responding to discovery requests and interfacing with both OIIGC staff attorneys and clients, as well as opposing counsel.

Other duties may include initial legal research; preparation of releases; proofreading legal documents for substance; researching complex legal and/or ethical issues and/or university policies and records.

Minimum Qualifications:

Completion of an accredited paralegal program; or equivalent combination of training and experience.

Additional Required Certifications, Licensures, and Certificates:

Completion of an accredited paralegal program*; or equivalent combination of training and experience.
* Accreditation may be from the American Bar Association or other recognized organization.

Preferred Qualifications:

Experience working in a paralegal capacity for a public or private university, at a state agency, or a law firm with a specialized Higher Education practice group

Alternate Option:

If no applicants apply who meet the required competency level and training & experience requirements, then management may consider other applicants. Salary would be determined based on competencies, equity, budget, and market considerations.

Special Instructions to Applicants:

Applicants are required to upload a list of at least three (3) professional references that includes:

1. Name,
2. Company Name,
3. Type of reference (Professional, Supervisor, Colleague, Academic, or Personal). One (1) of those references will need to be a current or previous supervisor.
4. Email Address
5. Contact Phone Number

Recruitment Range:

$62,677

Org #-Department:

Instit Integ and Gen Counsel – 68901

Work Hours of Position:

8:00 am – 5:00 pm

Number of Months per Year:

12

Job Family:

Legal

Career Banded Title:

Paralegal

Open Date:

05/23/2024

Close Date:

05/30/2024

FTE :

1.000

FLSA:

Exempt

Key Responsibility:

Prepare and Negotiate Legal Documents

Essential Tasks:

• Utilize comprehensive knowledge of NC Statutes, NC Attorney General guidelines, and University policies in reviewing, preparing, and negotiating legal documents such as contracts, affiliation agreements for academic department student internships, release forms, etc.
• Assist OIIGC staff attorneys with the review and negotiation of complex legal documents (primarily contracts relating to purchase of goods and services, and instructional agreements).

Key Responsibility:

Serve as Public Records Officer, the primary point of contact for reviewing, tracking and responding to records requests

Essential Tasks:

• Establish procedures to collect, review, and respond to public records requests and research-related legal issues.
• Communicate verbally and in writing with client(s), the public, and others on requests for public records.
• Train University staff on procedures and the software utilized to ensure responses to records requests are timely and comprehensive.

Key Responsibility:

Compliance Program Support

Essential Tasks:

• Assist OIIGC staff attorney serving as University Compliance Director with key compliance initiatives, including but not limited to HED Section 117 Compliance and the Youth Programs administration.

Key Responsibility:

Research and Policy Drafting

Essential Tasks:

• Research complex legal and ethical issues.
• Proofread legal documents for clarity.
• Prepare and review various policy and regulatory documents.
• Assist OIIGC staff attorneys with policy and compliance research, development, benchmarking, and revisions.

Key Responsibility:

Litigation Support

Essential Tasks:

• Coordinate discovery process preparation, independently manage cases, and provide litigation support in conjunction with OIIGC staff attorneys and NC Attorney General’s Office.

Competency:

Technical Knowledge

Competency Description:

• Comprehensive knowledge of legal concepts. Knowledge and ability to initiate procedures.
• Comprehensive knowledge of resources needed to stay current in the area of practice.
• May require the ability to serve as the technical expert in the area of practice.

Competency Level:

Advanced

Competency:

Communication

Competency Description:

• Comprehensive understanding of working relationships with client(s), attorneys, court personnel, and others. Ability to continually develop and maintain professional working relationships.

Competency Level:

Advanced

Competency:

Legal Project Management

Competency Description:

• Ability to establish procedures to collect, review, and maintain information.
• Ability to provide comprehensive management for multiple cases or projects including those involving complex issues.
• Ability to coordinate the work of others and possibly the efforts of staff in other work units.

Competency Level:

Advanced

Competency:

Litigation Support

Competency Description:

• Comprehensive knowledge of the area of law and judicial procedures.
• Ability to independently follow legal procedures that may involve complex matters.
• Ability to manage tasks or staff involved in legal proceedings.

Competency Level:

Advanced

Competency:

Legal Research

Competency Description:

• Comprehensive knowledge of case law, statutes, and legislation.
• Comprehensive knowledge of legal terms and definitions, including those relevant to more complex matters.
• Ability to study and apply primary and secondary legal authorities.
• Comprehensive knowledge of Shepardizing cases.
• Ability to independently discover and pursue relevant issues.
• Ability to recommend application of findings.
• Ability to study and evaluate case law to support arguments involving complex issues without specific precedent or extending beyond the familiar parameters of North Carolina and federal law.
• Ability to organize, draft, and present findings to support arguments, often in situations involving complex facts and nonrecurring legal issues.

Competency Level:

Advanced

Competency:

Facilitation

Competency Description:

• Ability to independently direct workflow and office activities. Ability to manage and coordinate tasks of others to achieve work goals.

Competency Level:

Advanced

Competency:

Knowledge (Program)

Competency Description:

• Comprehensive knowledge of: (a) applicable court and administrative procedures, methods, and practices, and their application; (b) multiple forums; and/or © proceedings in novel situations with the ability to work with others to customize rules and procedures to best meet the needs of the court and others involved.
• Comprehensive knowledge of the agency’s role and services provided to the client(s); independently disseminates such information.
• Comprehensive knowledge of applicable office policies and procedures of agency and client(s).

Competency Level:

Advanced

Physical Effort:

Hand Movement-Repetitive Motions, Finger Dexterity, Vision-Preparing/Analyzing figures, Hearing, Talking, Standing, Walking

Work Environment:

Inside