Paralegal - Confidential Assistant

at  The City University of New York CUNY

New York, New York, USA -

Start DateExpiry DateSalaryPosted OnExperienceSkillsTelecommuteSponsor Visa
Immediate15 Feb, 2025USD 86645 Annual16 Nov, 20244 year(s) or aboveGood communication skillsNoNo
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Description:

POSITION OVERVIEW

Assists in processing and tracking legal matters of various kinds

  • Supports theOfficeofLegalCounselbyrespondingtoFreedomofInformationLaw("FOIL"}requests
  • Helps trackandcomplywithstatutorydeadlines
  • Analyze andcompileresponsiverecordsforFOILrequests
  • EnsurethatFOILresponsesareappropriatelyidentified,redacted,disclosedinatimelymanner,anddonotviolateany applicable statutes, confidentiality laws or restrictions
  • Saveresponsiverecordsinanonlineaccessiblefilingsystemforinternalreviewandexternalproductionwithinthe appropriate deadlines for FOIL
  • Respond toroutinesubpoenasforinstitutionalrecords
  • Review andrespondtoauthorizationforHumanResourcesrecordandstudentrecordrequests
  • Organize andmaintaincaseormatterfiles,andrelateddocumentation
  • Assist inpreparingarbitrations,litigation,hearingsandotherproceedings
  • Perform researchandwritingactivities
  • Prepare opinions,reportsanddraftsofresearchactivities,utilizingsuchtoolsasLexisNexisUni,Westlaw,andthe internet
  • Maintain thesecurityofhighlyconfidentialinformationasperCollegeandUniversitypolicies and ensure that information is securely handled
  • Assist withprocessingofcontracts,affiliationagreements,litigationrecordsandsubpoenafiles,employeeandstudent disciplinary actions, human rights complaints, and other matters
  • Compile andanalyzelegaldatapertinenttocases;preparesummaries
  • Assist LegalCounselinthedevelopment,refinement,anddailyoperationsoffilemanagementsystems
  • Research,gather,andcompilecasedata;studyprovisionsandnuancesofcontracts,collectivebargainingagreements, CUNY policies, and laws or regulations
  • Provide outreach on behalf of the Office of Legal Counsel to faculty staff and students
  • Conduct initial intake screening of matters related to discrimination, harassment and sex based misconduct
  • Draft summaries of interviews related to intakes or reports filed with the office
  • Assist with scheduling and calendaring for all office staff
  • Record all information pertaining to intakes and investigations
  • Prepare monthly/quarterly/annual statistical and narrative reports
  • Provide support with trainings, investigations and programming
  • Assist withvariousdailyadministrativedutiesinsupportoftheoffice/teamaswellasprovidingbackuptotheOffice Administrative Staff (phone, file management, intake, etc.}

QUALIFICATIONS

Bachelor’s degree and four years of relevant experience.

Preferred Qualifications:

  • Fiveyears’relatedexperienceinalawfirmorin-houselegaldepartmentasanofficiallydesignated paralegal required.
  • Experience in conducting investigations
  • JD
  • Knowledge of trauma-informed best practices

Responsibilities:

Please refer the Job description for details


REQUIREMENT SUMMARY

Min:4.0Max:9.0 year(s)

Legal Services

Legal

Legal Services

Graduate

Proficient

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New York, NY, USA