Paralegal

Strayer Education, Inc. • Minneapolis, MN

44d • $29 - $44

About The Position

SEI’s Legal Department is a collaborative team of attorneys and professionals based in Minneapolis, MN and Herndon, VA, who proactively partner with business and academic leaders to create opportunities for students to accomplish their goals through an academically rich, outcome-based online and in-person education, while minimizing institutional risk. The Legal Department serves all SEI entities, including, but not limited to: Capella University, Strayer University, Sophia, and Torrens University.

Requirements

• Bachelor’s degree
• 2-4 years of work experience as a paralegal or legal assistant
• Strong research capabilities and organizational/project coordination skills to support timely results
• Must be able to prioritize competing projects and strict timelines in a fast-paced, dynamic work environment
• Must be able to meet critical thinking and problem-solving aspects aligned to job duties, and communicate effectively at various levels of the organization
• Keen attention to detail in reviewing and editing written materials
• Ability to maintain the confidentiality of sensitive company information
• Willingness and ability to master technology platforms, including Microsoft Word, Excel, PowerPoint, Outlook and Teams, Zoom, SharePoint and Westlaw
• Regular, dependable attendance and punctuality are essential functions of this job.
• Must be able to work more than 40 hours per week when business needs warrant
• Must be able to lift at minimum 10 lbs.

Nice To Haves

• Paralegal certification preferred
• Regulatory compliance experience preferred

Responsibilities

• Prepare initial drafts and provide ongoing legal and administrative support for timely submission of required state regulatory documents and compliance reports
• Research state authorization, compliance, and professional licensure requirements for attorney review
• Monitor and track state compliance reporting and project deadlines to support deliverables within established timelines
• Collaborate with various internal departments including campus operations, facilities, and student and academic affairs to support project initiatives
• Maintain repository for shared department access of state authorization and regulatory compliance related documents
• Collaborate with other legal team members to efficiently use team resources, refer projects and inquiries to appropriate colleagues, and monitor, track, and advise on matters from initiation through conclusion
• Maintain familiarity with higher education compliance regulatory requirements and related best practices
• Assist with special projects and other duties as assigned

Benefits

• SEI offers a comprehensive package of benefits to employees scheduled 30 hours or more per week.
• In addition to medical, dental, vision, life and disability plans, SEI employees may take advantage of well-being incentives, parental leave, paid time off, certain paid holidays, tax saving accounts (FSA, HSA), 401(k) retirement benefit, Employee Stock Purchase Plan, tuition assistance as well as entertainment and retail discounts.
• Non-exempt employees are eligible for overtime pay, if applicable.

What This Job Offers

• Job Type: Full-time
• Career Level: Mid Level