What are the responsibilities and job description for the Paralegal/Office Administrator position at Wilkes University?
Wilkes University invites applicants for a Paralegal/Office Administrator in the Office of the President. Reporting to the university's General Counsel & Title IX Coordinator, this dynamic role will perform various legal assistant and administrative support functions.
As paralegal, the successful candidate will be responsible for drafting documents, interviewing witnesses, preparing reports, assisting during litigation and other legal matters, and conducting case management. This position will also provide office management and administrative support, including clerical activities and related tasks, while providing warm hospitality for their assigned building. In their capacity as office administrator, they will respond to and direct incoming calls to appropriate associates, oversee mail distribution, flow of correspondence, requisition of supplies as well as additional clerical duties, such as purchasing card reconciliation and calendar management.
An associate's degree is required, bachelor's degree preferred. The ideal candidate will have two years' related experience. A Pennsylvania Paralegal certification is preferred. Candidate should demonstrate strong competence with MS office and database applications, and proficiency in the use of standard office equipment. Excellent interpersonal, written and verbal communication skills as well as the ability to maintain confidentiality and professionalism are imperative. Salary is commensurate with qualifications and experience.
Wilkes University is an independent, comprehensive university dedicated to academic excellence in the liberal arts, sciences, and selected professional programs. The University has approximately 2,000 students at the undergraduate level and over 1,500 full time equivalent students at the graduate and first professional levels.
Its institutional focus is on developing strong mentoring relationships with each of its students and contributing vitally to economic development of Northeastern Pennsylvania. The University is located in Wilkes-Barre, Pennsylvania, a revitalized city that is located on the lovely Susquehanna River and is within two and one-half hours driving distance of New York City and Philadelphia.
To apply, visit https://wilkesuniversitycareers.applicantpro.com/jobs/. Please be sure to include a cover letter, resume or curriculum vitae and three references.
Wilkes University is constantly seeking to become a more diverse community and to enhance its capacity to value and capitalize on the cultural richness that diversity brings. The University strongly encourages applications from persons with diverse backgrounds. Wilkes University does not discriminate in its employment practices or in its educational programs or activities on the basis of race, color, national or ethnic origin, age, religion, disability, pregnancy, sex/gender, gender identity and/or expression, sexual orientation, marital or family status, military or veteran status, or genetic information.
