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.
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.
Salary Range
$73,770 - $125,531
Salary Grade
[Salary Information]
Unified Scale-Schedule B/Grade 003
Office
Division Counsel
Contract Length
260-Day Contract
Pay Frequency
Monthly
Percent Full-Time
Full Time
Job Type
Division Superintendent
Open
Until
Filled
Yes
Re-Adv.
Position
No
Seniority level
Mid-Senior level
Employment type
Contract
Job function
Legal
Industries
Primary and Secondary Education
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