Paralegal

Law School Admission Council • Newtown Township, PA

9h • $42 - $46

About The Position

LSAC’s mission is to advance law and justice by promoting access, equity, and fairness in law school admission and supporting the learning journey from prelaw through practice.
The Paralegal plays a vital role in providing functional and operational support within the Office of General Counsel, which oversees legal, governance and compliance matters for the organization.
The person in this role must be able to interact with all members of the LSAC community, including executives, upper-level management, business partners and colleagues in a fast-paced environment, sometimes under pressure, remaining flexible, proactive, calm, resourceful and efficient. This position requires a professional demeanor, sense of urgency, results-focus, strong technology competence and the ability to keep sensitive material and conversations strictly confidential. Expert level written and verbal communication skills, strong decision-making ability and attention to detail are equally important. Excellent organizational skills are required.

Requirements

• Strong verbal and written communication skills
• Excellent interpersonal skills
• Ability to multi-task and be detailed oriented
• Excellent organizational skills with a demonstrated ability to work in an accurate manner.
• Demonstrated ability to work efficiently and to perform multiple tasks simultaneously with minimum supervision in a fast-paced environment.
• High level of proficiency with Microsoft products (Word, Excel, PowerPoint, Teams) and other technology implemented or used by the office.
• Ability to exercise sound judgment and determine priorities.
• Ability to handle highly confidential information discreetly and professionally.
• Strong critical thinking and problem-solving skills
• Good listening skills and patience in working with office staff and attorneys, and all other types of employees, vendors, outside counsel, and consultants.
• Highly collaborative team player.
• Ability to maintain a positive attitude, poise, and professionalism and a good sense of humor.
• Ability to accept change and be flexible.
• Approachable and service-oriented; must act with honor and integrity.
• Punctual and reliable.
• Holds a strong sense of accountability for both individual and team objectives.
• Embraces a forward-thinking mindset, contributing to a culture of continuous improvement and creativity.
• B.A. or B.S. degree, or a paralegal certificate, or significant, other relevant experience
• Minimum of 3 years’ experience in a paralegal or other role with similar responsibilities
• Proficient with Microsoft products required.

Nice To Haves

• Experience with iManage Cloud preferred.
• Notary Public a plus

Responsibilities

• Drafting and revising legal documents as requested by Legal Counsel, including correspondence, spreadsheets, and presentations.
• Provision of litigation support, including the updating of case tracker to reflect case activity, tracking and management of legal holds, and responding to subpoenas and authorizations for documents.
• Provision of contract management support and assistance with required state and regulatory registrations and filings.
• Maintaining LSAC’s intellectual property organization system and working with internal stakeholders and outside counsel on the same: registrations, internal organization and tracking.
• Supporting the Misconduct and Irregularities in the Admissions Process program, including but not limited to, the review and preparation of files, and interpretation of applicable rules; data collection and entry; coordination with third parties and LSAC staff throughout the duration of the cases; developing reports; and maintaining database for accuracy of case cycle and details.
• Assisting with document organization, management, and department records management.
• Maintaining an on-going work plan for the position with a timeline for relevant tasks, document location and SOPs for reoccurring tasks and processes.
• Other duties which may be assigned from time-to-time, including supporting legal, governance, and compliance functions of the organization, and assisting other departments on projects or initiatives as may be assigned.

What This Job Offers

• Job Type: Full-time
• Career Level: Mid Level
• Number of Employees: 101-250 employees