Florida Atlantic University-posted 1 day ago
$75,000 - $100,000/Yr
Full-time • Mid Level
Onsite • Boca Raton, FL
1,001-5,000 employees

Florida Atlantic University is seeking a Paralegal - Boca Raton, FL. The Office of the General Counsel at Florida Atlantic University provides legal advice and services to the University's agents, officers, employees, and related organization on University matters. The paralegal will report to the Vice President and General Counsel. Summary of Responsibilities: Will be responsible for assisting University Counsel with research of state and federal law and administrative and fiscal rules and policies. Will oversee the University’s response to subpoenas and assist litigation counsel with pretrial preparation and discovery, including record production, witness preparation, e-filing, and scheduling. Will assist the General Counsel with Board of Trustees’ meetings, including preparation of meeting minutes, as well as posting and maintaining University Regulations and Policies on the University website. Will assist University administrators and inter-institutional groups in resolving specific legal, administrative, and regulatory problems. The paralegal will also disseminate information regarding SUS/University rules, policies and contracts. May serve as a liaison between the Office of the General Counsel and other agencies and departments.

  • Assisting University Counsel with research of state and federal law and administrative and fiscal rules and policies.
  • Overseeing the University’s response to subpoenas.
  • Assisting litigation counsel with pretrial preparation and discovery, including record production, witness preparation, e-filing, and scheduling.
  • Assisting the General Counsel with Board of Trustees’ meetings, including preparation of meeting minutes, as well as posting and maintaining University Regulations and Policies on the University website.
  • Assisting University administrators and inter-institutional groups in resolving specific legal, administrative, and regulatory problems.
  • Disseminating information regarding SUS/University rules, policies and contracts.
  • Serving as a liaison between the Office of the General Counsel and other agencies and departments.
  • Bachelor's degree from an accredited institution in an appropriate field of study
  • Three years experiences as a paralegal
  • Paralegal Certification
  • Excellent benefit packages including Medical (PPO/HMO $50 per month single & $180 per month family), Dental, Vision, Life Insurance, Flexible Spending plans, Employee Assistance Program (EAP) and much more.
  • State retirement options including tax-deferred annuities and Roth 403(b) plans.
  • State employees Public Service Loan Forgiveness (PSLF) program.
  • Sick Leave Pool Program.
  • Paid time off (eligible employees) including vacation and sick leave, 1 personal day, 9 paid holidays, and paid winter break (at President’s discretion).
  • Paid Community Engagement Volunteer Service Day
  • Employee Educational Scholarship Program (EESP) for eligible Staff/Faculty - Tuition assistance after 6 months of full-time employment.
  • For in-unit faculty, the EESP program may be extended to spouses and dependent children (eligibility rules apply).
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