Paralegal - Transactional (531531) Jobs

Description

Chancellor's Office Statement

Join our team at the California State University, Office of the Chancellor, and make a difference in providing access to higher education. We are currently seeking experienced candidates for the position of Paralegal - Transactional. The CSU Chancellor's Office, located on the waterfront adjacent to the Aquarium of the Pacific in downtown Long Beach, is the headquarters for the nation's largest and most diverse system of higher education. The CSU Chancellor's Office offers a premium benefit package that includes outstanding vacation, health, and dental plans; a fee waiver education program; membership in the California Public Employees Retirement System (PERS); and 15 paid holidays a year.

Salary

The anticipated salary hiring range is up to $8,726 per month, commensurate with qualifications and experience.

The salary range for this classification is $4,348 to $10,329 per month.

Classification

Paralegal

Position Information

The California State University, Office of the Chancellor, is seeking a Paralegal - Transactional to be responsible for assisting Office of General Counsel attorneys in their professional work involving the full range of transactional legal issues confronting the CSU.

Responsibilities

Under the general direction of the Assistant Vice Chancellor and Chief of Staff, Office of General Counsel, the Paralegal - Transactional will:

• Assist Office of General Counsel attorneys with various specialty areas within the office -- e.g., Public Records Act requests, improper use of the CSU name, Title IX, Legislation, and database management.
• Knowledge of applicable federal, state, and local laws with respect to transactional legal work and public contracting.
• Conduct research, draft documents, assist with gathering, organizing, and analyzing documents and other information, prepare charts, reports, graphs, summaries, and PowerPoint presentations, and respond to various requests.
• Work with various stakeholders to create and finalize contracts, including gathering signatures and tracking and maintaining contracts.
• Interact with various constituents within the Office of General Counsel, CSU, and the public.
• Assist Office of General Counsel attorneys in their professional work involving the full range of transactional legal issues confronting the CSU.
• Knowledge of legal and regulatory requirements for contract compliance, including public contracting.
• Other duties as assigned.
• Draft, review, and revise contracts or contract extensions/modifications to ensure internal and external compliance and accuracy.
• Work with, delegate assignments, and provide feedback for support staff.

The transactional paralegal is a nonexempt employee and is required to work under the supervision of the Assistant Vice Chancellor and Chief of Staff, attorneys, and lead paralegal, with a significant amount of independence. Using their own judgment and knowledge, they are expected to determine the most appropriate approach to the subject assigned and allocate time and resources to the completion of the required work accordingly.

The transactional paralegal reports to the Assistant Vice Chancellor and Chief of Staff, who is responsible for their evaluation and jointly supervises their work with the attorneys and lead paralegal. They are expected to contribute to the mission of the office and may, from time to time, be asked to assume responsibilities outside of their principal functions.

Qualifications

This position requires:

• Experience with NetDocs, eCounsel, and Westlaw strongly preferred.
• Minimum seven years of recent paralegal experience in California.
• Some travel may be required.
• Higher education experience is a plus.
• The transactional paralegal is required to have a Bachelor’s degree and a paralegal certificate from an ABA-approved paralegal program.
• Public agency experience is a plus.
• Transactional, contract and commercial experience strongly preferred.

The incumbent will be permitted to work in-person at the Chancellor's Office or via a California-based remote work location for the duration of 2023, but work locations are subject to change as circumstances warrant. The incumbent may be required to work in person on certain dates at management's discretion. The incumbent must reside within the State of California upon commencement of employment.

Application Period

Priority consideration will be given to candidates who apply by September 11, 2023. Applications will be accepted until the job posting is removed.

How To Apply

Please click "Apply Now" to complete the California State University, Chancellor's Office online employment application.

Equal Employment Opportunity

The university is an Equal Opportunity Employer and does not discriminate against persons on the basis of race, religion, color, ancestry, age, disability, genetic information, gender, gender identity, gender expression, marital status, medical condition, National origin, sex, sexual orientation, covered veteran status, or any other protected status. Reasonable accommodations will be provided for qualified applicants with disabilities who self-disclose by contacting the Senior Human Resources Manager at (562) 951-4070.

Title IX

Please view the Notice of Non-Discrimination on the Basis of Gender or Sex and Contact Information for Title IX Coordinator at: https://www2.calstate.edu/titleix

E-Verify

This position requires new hire employment verification to be processed through the E-Verify program administered by the Department of Homeland Security, U.S. Citizenship and Immigration Services (DHSUSCIS)' in partnership with the Social Security Administration (SSA).

If hired, you will be required to furnish proof that you are legally authorized to work in the United States.

COVID19 Vaccination Policy

Per the CSU COVID-19 Vaccination Policy, it is strongly recommended that all Chancellor’s Office employees who are accessing office and campus facilities follow COVID-19 vaccine recommendations adopted by the U.S. Centers for Disease Control and Prevention (CDC) and the California Department of Public Health (CDPH) applicable to their age, medical condition, and other relevant indications.

CSU Out of State Employment Policy

California State University, Office of the Chancellor, as part of the CSU system, is a State of California Employer. As such, the University requires all employees upon date of hire to reside in the State of California. As of January 1, 2022, the CSU Out-of-State Employment Policy prohibits the hiring of employees to perform CSU-related work outside the state of California.

Background

The Chancellor's Office policy requires that the selected candidate successfully complete a full background check (including a criminal records check) prior to assuming this position.