Paralegal

Collin College•McKinney, TX

About The Position

Full-time Legal Assistant/Paralegal to support the Legal Department of Collin College. Work hours are Monday through Friday, scheduled during the college’s normal business hours, with overtime as needed.

Requirements

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.
Work experience in criminal or immigration matters is not applicable.
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.
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

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.