Paralegal

$57.2k - $69.76k

Collin College

Mckinney, TX

# ParalegalApplylocations: Collin Higher Education Centertime type: Full timeposted on: Posted 3 Days Agotime left to apply: End Date: July 23, 2026 (11 days left to apply)job requisition id: R-8015**Primary Location:**3452 Spur 399, McKinney, Texas, 75069We are searching for candidates that meet the required qualifications and experience and are able to perform the essential duties and responsibilities.**Job Summary:**Full-time Legal Assistant/Paralegal to support the Legal Department of Collin College. Work hours are Monday through Friday, scheduled during the college’s normal business hours, with overtime as needed.**Required Qualifications:****Essential Duties and Responsibilities*** Open and maintain various types of departmental files in an organized manner.* Assist in civil litigation management, calendaring deadlines, litigation file maintenance, and recordkeeping.* E-File pleadings in federal or state databases as needed.* Draft and prepare templates for certain contracts and other standard forms.* Assist in preparing policies and agenda items for Board meetings and committee meetings.* Conduct research, including legal research and research of e-filings/docket filings.* Review documents and draft responses to records and subpoena requests, including Public Information Act (PIA)or FOIA requests as needed.* Prepare meeting agendas, letters and other communications for General Counsel.* Draft communications to external vendors or groups.* Assist in drafting or preparing legal documents as needed.* Exhibit high level of professionalism and collaboration.* Maintain strict confidentiality as needed.* Maintain multiple calendars and keep department staff aware of scheduled events and approaching deadlines.* Answer and handle incoming phone calls in a professional manner, including taking messages or recording information for referrals to other departments.* Assist with scanning, copying, mailing, filing, archiving, and other administrative tasks as needed.* Assist General Counsel and fellow office staff as needed and as requested.**Supplemental Functions*** Perform other duties as assigned.* Perform all duties and maintain all standards in accordance with college policies, procedures and Core Values.**Knowledge, Skills, and Abilities**Familiarity with U.S. federal and state laws, legal pleadings, and the federal and state court systemFamiliarity with e-File systemsExcellent computer and technology skills and have an advanced understanding of the Microsoft suite of programs including: MS Word, MS Excel, and Outlook, and other software such as PACER, Canva, Adobe Acrobat Reader or Pro.Excellent organization and research skillsExcellent communication and written and verbal skillsAble to multitask and prioritize in an often high-volume or fast-paced environmentAbility to maintain efficiency and close attention to detail is essential in this positionAbility to be self-motivated or self-directed, well organized and detail orientedAbility to communicate effectively with external and internal stakeholders**Physical Demands, Working Conditions and Physical Effort**Sedentary Work - Exerting up to 15 pounds of force occasionally, a negligible amount of force frequently, and/or constantly having to lift, carry, push, pull or otherwise move objects, including the human body. Sedentary work involves sitting most of the time. Jobs are sedentary if walking and standing are required only occasionally and all other sedentary criteria are met. Positions in this class typically include talking, hearing, seeing, grasping, standing, walking and repetitive motions, plus stooping, kneeling, crouching, and reaching. Relatively free from unpleasant environmental conditions or hazards. Office environment.**Requirements** Associate degree from an accredited institution or Paralegal Studies Certificate and (4) four years prior experience as a legal assistant, paralegal, and/or filing clerk in a law firm or in-house workplace setting. Work experience in criminal or immigration matters is not applicable. Prior experience in managing civil litigation files, transactional files, real estate files, e-filing, and experience in responding to subpoenas and Public Information Act (PIA) or FOIA requests is required.*Licenses and Certifications* Paralegal Studies Certificate or related law office certification is required.**\*\*This position is Security Sensitive, therefore, candidates will be subject to a criminal background check.\*\****The above description is an overview of the job. It is not intended to be an all-inclusive list of duties and responsibilities of the job as duties and responsibilities may change with business needs. Collin College reserves the right to add, change, amend, or delete portions of this job description at any time, with or without notice. Reasonable accommodations may be made by Collin College at its discretion to enable individuals with disabilities to perform essential functions.***Required & Preferred Qualifications (if applicable):***The intent of this job description is to provide a representative summary of the types of duties and responsibilities that will be required of the positions given this title and shall not be construed as a declaration of the specific duties and responsibilities of any particular position. Employees may be requested to perform job-related tasks other than those specifically presented in this description. Fair Labor Standards Act (exempt/non-exempt) is designated by position. The employer actively supports Americans with Disabilities Act and will consider reasonable accommodations.***\*\*\*This is a Security Sensitive position. Therefore, candidates will be subject to a criminal background check.\*\*\*****Compensation Type:**Salary**Employment Type:**Full time**Hiring Minimum**$57,200.00**Hiring Maximum**$69,763.00**Compensation is determined based on experience.****\*\*Application submission deadline is 12am of the date listed.\*\***07/23/2026
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