Paralegal

Position Title: Paralegal

Department: President’s Office

Reports to: Vice President for Legal Affairs and General Counsel

Appointment: Full-Time (12 months)

Status: Exempt

Summary

The paralegal works directly with the Vice President for Legal Affairs and General Counsel on legal matters, risk management issues, preventative law projects and special projects, as assigned. Further, this position provides administrative support to the Vice President for Legal Affairs and General Counsel.

Duties and Responsibilities

• Assist with assigned legal matters such as legal research, claims, litigation, complaints, hearings, meetings, board governance/resolutions, internal processes and proceedings, contracts, licensing, subpoenas and document requests, etc., working closely with other departments when appropriate.
• Perform preventative law functions such as assisting with policies and procedures, facilitating risk management efforts, creating forms and compliance tools, managing records, serving on committees, assisting with training and monitoring and tracking legal trends and risks.
• Provide administrative support to the Office of General Counsel such as budgets and expense tracking, filing, creating forms and presentations, drafting documents, maintaining memberships, arranging travel and performing general office management duties
• Maintain professional growth and development through seminars, workshops, and professional affiliations to keep abreast of latest developments in college and university law and in other related areas.
• Performs miscellaneous job-related duties as assigned.

Minimum Job Requirements

• Certification or associate’s degree in paralegal studies (bachelor’s degree is preferred)
• A minimum of two (2) years’ experience in a paralegal or comparable role
• Strong research skills (Westlaw or Lexis is preferred), attention to detail and time management
• Strong interpersonal and communication skills and the ability to work effectively with a wide range of stakeholders in a diverse community
• Ability to create, compose, and edit high-quality written materials
• Ability to investigate and analyze information and draw conclusions
• Experience in preparing legal reports or memoranda
• Ability to maintain confidentiality
• Ability to gather and organize legal evidence
• Knowledge of legal contracts, agreements and related documentation
• Ability to draft legal documents, such as legal responses, position statements and briefs
• Knowledge of current and developing legal issues and trends
• Knowledge of the principles and procedures of legal research

Working Conditions

• Very limited physical effort required.
• Very limited exposure to physical risk.
• Work is normally performed in a typical interior/office work environment.

TO APPLY:

Qualified candidates MUST submit the following:

• A cover letter that addresses the qualifications of the position
• Current Resume
• Complete contact information for three professional references

Please upload all documents at the time of initial application.

Bradley University offers a competitive benefits package including health, dental, vision, life and disability coverages, FSA, HSA, and retirement plan options. Bradley also offers significant higher education cost savings for employees and dependents through the Tuition Remission program. Information regarding our benefits can be found here: https://www.bradley.edu/offices/business/human-resources/benefits/

Bradley University is a top-ranked, private university in Peoria, Illinois, offering nearly 6,000 undergraduate and graduate student’s opportunities, choices, and resources to build their futures. Innovation, action, and collaboration drive Bradley students to generate ideas and create solutions that remake the world around them. Our comprehensive array of undergraduate and graduate academic programs includes business, communications, education, engineering, fine arts, health sciences, liberal arts and sciences, and technology.

Employment with Bradley University is contingent upon successful completion of a criminal background check. This is an on-campus position located in Peoria, IL. Visa sponsorship is not available for this position.

Bradley University is an Affirmative Action/Equal Opportunity Employer. The administration, faculty and staff are committed to attracting qualified candidates from underrepresented groups.