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Position Summary:
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 organizations on university matters. The paralegal will report to the Vice President and General Counsel.
Summary of Responsibilities:
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Responsible for assisting University Counsel with research of state and federal law, and administrative and fiscal rules and policies.
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Manages the University’s response to subpoenas, records requests, and garnishment actions.
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Assists litigation counsel with pretrial preparation and discovery, including record production, witness preparation, e-filing, and scheduling.
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Assists with project and records management, contract review and processing, and administrative operations of the Office of the General Counsel.
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Assist University administrators and inter-institutional groups in resolving specific legal, administrative, and regulatory problems. Will also assist with the dissemination of information regarding SUS/University rules, policies and contracts.
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May serve as a liaison between the Office of the General Counsel and other agencies and departments.
FAU Benefits and Perks
If Benefits & Perks are important to you, then FAU is the place to be! Working at FAU has its perks! In addition to helping drive change and having a positive impact by supporting our students, staff, and faculty, FAU offers:
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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.
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State retirement options including tax-deferred annuities and Roth 403(b) plans.
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State employees Public Service Loan Forgiveness (PSLF) program - https://studentaid.gov/manage-loans/forgiveness-cancellation/public-service
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Flexible work arrangement plans - https://www.fau.edu/hr/employee_relations/flexwork.php
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Sick Leave Pool Program
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Paid time off (eligible employees) including vacation and sick leave, 1 personal day, 9 paid holidays, and paid winter break (at President’s discretion).
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Paid Community Engagement Volunteer Service Day - https://www.fau.edu/hr/documents/community-engagement-volunteer-leave4-2015.pdf
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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).
For details on FAU's amazing offers visit us at https://www.fau.edu/hr/benefits/index.php
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Minimum Qualifications:
Bachelor's degree from an accredited institution in an appropriate area of specialization required.
Three years of appropriate experience in a law firm or legal department required.
Preferred Qualifications/Skills:
Paralegal certificate and experience in public sector or higher education preferred.
Salary:
Commensurate with Experience.
College or Department:
UGC: Office of University General Counsel
Location:
Boca Raton
Work Days and Hours:
Monday - Friday, 8 a.m. - 5 p.m.
Application Deadline:
2024-10-30
Special Instructions to Applicant:
This recruitment has been reopened; all previous applicants are still under consideration and need not reapply. This position may close without prior notice.
APPLICATION DOCUMENTS REQUIRED:
Resume
Cover letter
OFFICIAL SEALED TRANSCRIPTS REQUIRED:
Final candidate will be required to have official, sealed transcripts and original NACES evaluation, if applicable, sent from their educational institution to Human Resources prior to the start of employment.
PRE-EMPLOYMENT SCREENINGS REQUIRED:
Selected candidates must successfully complete and pass all employment screenings prior to the start of employment. Employment screenings may include a criminal background check (level I and level II), motor vehicle check, credit check, reference checks, alcohol, and drug screening check.
REQUEST FOR ACCOMMODATIONS:
Individuals with disabilities requiring accommodations may contact Human Resources at 561-297-3057. For inquiries concerning employees, job applicants or other available accommodations, please email [email protected] or call the Office of Civil Rights and Title IX at (561) 297-3004
What We Do
Florida Atlantic University, founded in 1961, is currently serving more than 30,000 undergraduate and graduate students at sites throughout its six-county service region in southeast Florida. The University's student body, which ranks as the most ethnically and culturally diverse in Florida's State University System, includes many men and women of non-traditional age.
Long known as an outstanding teaching institution, FAU is undergoing rapid development as a center of cutting-edge research, particularly in the biomedical arena. This process has been accelerated by the University's partnerships with four internationally known biomedical research organizations, the Scripps Research Institute, the Vaccine and Gene Therapy Institute, the Torrey Pines Institute for Molecular Studies and the Max Planck Society. Additionally, FAU's Charles E. Schmidt College of Medicine recently welcomed its inaugural class.
