What are the responsibilities and job description for the Paralegal position at Charlotte-Mecklenburg Schools?

Non Instructional / Support Services - Position - Other

Job Number 4600306900

Start Date

Open Date 02 / 12 / 2025

Closing Date 02 / 26 / 2025

General Definition of Work

This position provides paraprofessional support to attorneys and other OGC staff. The work involves, among other things, legal research, first line document review and production, policy research, case file management, and pre-trial and trial assistance.

Qualifications

To perform this job successfully, an individual must be able to perform each essential function satisfactorily. The requirements listed below are representative of the knowledge, skill, and / or ability required. Reasonable accommodations may be made to enable individuals with disabilities to perform the essential functions.

Preferred - Experience assisting visually impaired attorney.

Salary / Status

NC 14 Hourly Non-Certified Schedule / Full-time, 12 months

Reports To

General Counsel

Place of Work

The normal place of work is on the premises used by Charlotte-Mecklenburg Schools. Charlotte- Mecklenburg Schools reserves the right to require you to work at such other place(s) as it may reasonably require from time to time.

Place of Work

Essential Functions

Conducts legal research
Conducts factual research, including compiling and reviewing documents, interviewing potential witnesses, and preparing witness and exhibit lists
Assists with drafting of legal documents such as preservation of evidence memos, pleadings, motions, and discovery responses
Assists with reviewing, processing, and responding to subpoenas, document production requests, and public records requests, including communicating with record custodians to facilitate responses and define scope of records responses
Assists with contract administration and review
Assists with in-service training / professional development on legal matters
Organizes and archives documents related to ongoing and completed cases
Communicates with CMS staff as relates to the provision of legal services, including responding to staff questions
Leverages technology skills relevant to legal research projects, public records production, and general projects
Performs general administrative duties, including providing daily administrative support for assigned attorneys or other OGC staff, answering calls and performing first line triage for legal matters affecting the district
Performs other services and tasks as directed by the General Counsel and the Deputy General Counsel

Supervisory Responsibility

N / A

Knowledge, Skills, Abilities

Knowledge of providing litigation support to attorneys in preparation of trials, hearings, and / or other formal legal proceedings

Working knowledge of legal database software

Knowledge of and ability to understand and uphold legal responsibilities

Effective written and oral communication skills

Excellent organizational skills

Great attention to detail

Ability to analyze legal issues and research applicable cases, statutes, and regulatory laws

Ability to analyze situations accurately and assist attorneys with adopting an effective course of action

Ability to make and meet deadlines

Ability to maintain confidentiality of materials and situations

Ability to perform multiple tasks with accuracy

Ability to work as a self-starter and grasp concepts quickly

Ability to coordinate assignments, prioritize work, manage simultaneous tasks, and deal with interruptions and changes

Ability to present information in a comprehensible manner for a wide variety of audiences

Ability to establish and maintain effective working relationships with multiple departments, school-based and operational staff, and community and governmental leaders

Models and supports self-discipline and responsibility

Responds effectively and promptly to issues and communicates resolutions in a timely manner

Experience with conflict resolution and ability to work directly with clients to address concerns

Experience with Adobe, Microsoft Outlook, PowerPoint, and Excel

Education and Experience

Bachelor's Degree required

Bachelor's Degree in Paralegal Studies preferred

Minimum of four years' experience as a paralegal in a law firm or in-house legal department under the direction of licensed attorneys or senior legal professionals required

3 years' experience in education, public sector, or litigation preferred

Any equivalent combination of education and experience that provides the required knowledge, skills, and abilities to perform the essential duties and responsibilities of the position

Licensing / Certification Requirements :

Completion of an American Bar Association approved Paralegal Certification Program

Special Requirements

Possess and maintain a valid Driver's License or ability to provide own transportation

Travel to school district buildings and professional meetings

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Teacher Scale N

Minimum Educational Requirements Bachelors

Term 12 Month

Additional Job Information

Physical Requirements / Working Conditions

Work requires the occasional exertion of up to twenty pounds of force

Work regularly requires exchange of accurate and detailed information through oral and written communication

Constantly operates a computer and other office business equipment

Ability to remain in stationary position for required meetings / work

Ability to move to other work locations

Visual acuity requires preparing and analyzing written or computer data, determining the accuracy and thoroughness of work, and observing general surroundings and activities

Hearing is required to perceive information at normal spoken word levels, and to receive detailed information through oral communications

Work requires preparing and analyzing written or computer data, operating standard office equipment, use of advanced technology

Work occasionally requires exposure to outdoor weather conditions

Work is generally in a moderately noisy location (e.g., business office, light traffic)

Requires the ability to deal with people beyond giving and receiving instructions

Must be adaptable to performing under mild to high levels of stress

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