Paralegal

at  GoTriangle

MINIMUM QUALIFICATIONS AND REQUIREMENTS

• Associate’s Degree in Business Law, Administration, Public Administration, or Political Science from an accredited college or university. Paralegal Certification from a program of paralegal studies as approved by the General Counsel or the State of North Carolina is a plus.
• Knowledge of North Carolina General Statutes, Rules of Civil Procedure, North Carolina State Court system, Federal Rules of Civil Procedures, and administrative proceedings.
• North Carolina notary or ability to become one.
• Five or more years of progressively responsible paralegal experience to include two (2) or more areas of law. Substantial legal experience in drafting and maintaining
• High level of proficiency conducting electronic and manual legal research (systems, materials, and equipment to be used) and in performing complex professional, technical, and administrative work.
• Ability to compose documents using strong word processing and related computer skills including Excel and Sharepoint; possesses the ability to use a wide range of office equipment.
• Experience in transportation and/or local government is considered a plus.
  An equivalent combination of related education and experience may be substituted for the above stated minimums excluding High School Diploma, GED, Licenses, or Certifications.
  Working Conditions:
  Works in an environment where there is minimum exposure to dust, noise, or temperature. May be moderately exposed to unpleasant working conditions to include dust, noise, temperature, weather, petroleum products, and chemicals while visiting GoTriangle operating facilities; assuming incumbent is observing all policies and procedures, safety precautions and regulations, and using all protective clothing and devices provided.
  Physical Requirements:
  Sedentary Work: Exerting up to 10 pounds of force occasionally and/or a negligible amount of force frequently or constantly to lift, carry, push, pull or otherwise move objects, including the human body. Sedentary work involves sitting most of the time. Walking and standing are required only occasionally.
  EEO Statement:
  GoTriangle is an equal opportunity employer. We are committed to providing equal opportunity and will not discriminate in terms and conditions of employment and employment practices. Decisions are made without regard to race, color, national origin, age, disability, pregnancy, genetic information, gender, sexual orientation, gender identity, marital status, creed, religion, protected veteran and military status or other applicable legally protected characteristics.
  Accommodations:
  GoTriangle is firmly committed to a policy of nondiscrimination in employment and to a program of achieving total equality of opportunity for all applicants. If you require reasonable accommodation because of a disability for any part of the application or hiring process, please contact 919-485-7448. Please indicate the specific assistance needed.

GENERAL STATEMENT OF JOB DUTIES

The Paralegal performs legal research and document preparation activities to support GoTriangle’s Office of the General Counsel. This position reports to the General Counsel.

ESSENTIAL DUTIES AND RESPONSIBILITIES

• Provides legal and administrative support for a variety of business and inter-local transactions.
• Drafts agreements for regional transit plans, interfacing with MPOs and regional municipalities, and maintains the database for the agreements and all amendments.
• Attends MPO, and other similar, meetings as GoTriangle’s liasion.
• Assists with GoTriangle’s real estate acquisition, disposition, and management activities, including drafting and filing of conveyance documents, financial tracking, and coordination among internal and external principals.
• Researches information from various sources to support ongoing development of legal documents, and assists in the drafting of contracts, research memos, correspondence and similar documents.
• Researches applicable law, under minimal direction, as it relates to assigned legal inquiries; analyzes and organizes documents in preparation for meetings, mediations, hearings, or litigation; and assists with fact-finding and evidentiary tasks.
• Acts as liaison between and a resource to departments within GoTriangle, external stakeholders, and citizens regarding legal and real property matters.
• Coordinates requests for legal assistance, contracts, lawsuits, administrative hearings, and other related issues.
• Works under minimal guidance and supervision to find solutions to complex legal, professional, technical and administrative problems using a variety of informational sources and exercising creativity.
• Performs all paralegal functions with discretion and professional diligence, including regular work with sensitive or confidential matters.
• Organizes work flow, prioritize calendars for court and document preparation, maintain files as necessary, and reasonably provides paralegal assistance to attorneys as requested.
• Other duties as assigned.