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Collin College · 18 hours ago

Paralegal

Collin Higher Education Center

Full-time

Onsite

Mid Level

$57K/yr - $70K/yr

4+ years exp

Collin College is seeking a full-time Legal Assistant/Paralegal to support its Legal Department. The role involves managing civil litigation files, conducting legal research, drafting documents, and maintaining departmental files while ensuring confidentiality and professionalism.

Continuing EducationEducationHigher Education

Responsibilities

Open and maintain various types of departmental files in an organized manner

Assist in civil litigation management, calendaring deadlines, litigation file maintenance, and recordkeeping

E-File pleadings in federal or state databases as needed

Draft and prepare templates for certain contracts and other standard forms

Assist in preparing policies and agenda items for Board meetings and committee meetings

Conduct research, including legal research and research of e-filings/docket filings

Review documents and draft responses to records and subpoena requests, including Public Information Act (PIA)or FOIA requests as needed

Prepare meeting agendas, letters and other communications for General Counsel

Draft communications to external vendors or groups

Assist in drafting or preparing legal documents as needed

Exhibit high level of professionalism and collaboration

Maintain strict confidentiality as needed

Maintain multiple calendars and keep department staff aware of scheduled events and approaching deadlines

Answer and handle incoming phone calls in a professional manner, including taking messages or recording information for referrals to other departments

Assist with scanning, copying, mailing, filing, archiving, and other administrative tasks as needed

Assist General Counsel and fellow office staff as needed and as requested

Perform other duties as assigned

Perform all duties and maintain all standards in accordance with college policies, procedures and Core Values

Qualification

Paralegal Studies CertificateCivil litigation managementE-filing systemsMicrosoft Office SuiteLegal researchMultitaskingCommunication skillsOrganization skillsAttention to detailSelf-motivated

Required

Bachelor's degree from an accredited institution and a minimum of (4) four years prior experience as legal assistant, paralegal, and/or filing clerk in a law firm or in-house workplace setting is required

Prior experience in managing civil litigation files, transactional files, real estate files, e-filing, and experience in responding to subpoenas and Public Information Act (PIA) or FOIA requests is required

Paralegal Studies Certificate or related law office certification is required

Familiarity with U.S. federal and state laws, legal pleadings, and the federal and state court system

Familiarity with e-File systems

Excellent computer and technology skills and have an advanced understanding of the Microsoft suite of programs including: MS Word, MS Excel, and Outlook, and other software such as PACER, Canva, Adobe Acrobat Reader or Pro

Excellent organization and research skills

Excellent communication and written and verbal skills

Able to multitask and prioritize in an often high-volume or fast-paced environment

Ability to maintain efficiency and close attention to detail is essential in this position

Ability to be self-motivated or self-directed, well organized and detail oriented

Ability to communicate effectively with external and internal stakeholders