Paralegal

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Paralegal
The candidate responsibilities will include: Acts as intake for email inquiries through the OGC general email address and other requests for advice or assistance; review and redirect such inquiries as appropriate; Assists attorneys and outside counsel in responding to discovery requests and information and document requests in litigations, arbitrations, and administrative proceedings. Coordinates the gathering of responsive documents, electronic information, and other relevant materials and information. Inquires of clients for relevant materials and information. Liaises as necessary with appropriate IT personnel. Identifies and coordinates interaction with key players (i.e. witnesses, document custodians, consultants and experts). Receives, reviews, and responds to subpoenas and other third party information requests. Contacts appropriate university personnel to obtain information necessary for attorneys to provide advice and consultation on, among other things, student affairs, labor, employment, academic, health care, real estate and transactional matters. Must have a bachelor’s degree; or an equivalent combination of education and/or experience. A Paralegal Certification required. Should have 2+ years of recent full-time experience working as a paralegal. Must have excellent writing, verbal and interpersonal communications skills. Should have proficiency with Microsoft Office (Word, Outlook and Excel). Experience with employment litigation, including responses to EEOC charges and the mediation process is preferred. Experience with e-discovery is preferred. Experience with e-billing and matter management systems is preferred. Should preferably have 5+ years of recent full-time experience working as a paralegal.

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