Paralegal

Bethune-Cookman University was founded by an extraordinary woman, Dr. Mary McLeod-Bethune, who was decades ahead of her time and remains one of the nation’s most iconic leaders of the 20th century. Mary McLeod-Bethune famously started what became B-CU in 1904 with $1.50, five little girls and a rented house that cost $11 a month. While she had a vision of success, more critically, she possessed the resilience, commitment and faith to bring her vision to reality. The University, today, powerfully and visibly affirms that same strength, fortitude and faith along with a manifest commitment to serving and supporting its students, as did its founder and benefactor at the turn of the 20th century. Throughout its 115-year history, Bethune-Cookman University has served as a beacon of hope, opportunity, refuge, and education for tens of thousands of students from across the US and around the world. B-CU, along with Tuskegee University, is a co-founder of the United Negro College Fund (UNCF) and remains one of its 37 institutions today. B-CU is committed to bridging the chasm between ability, talent and potential, which are ubiquitous in this country, and access and opportunity, which are often not. The University intentionally serves a highly vulnerable population and over 90% of its students are PELL eligible. B-CU possesses a rich portfolio of academic programs that include health science (including public health and nursing), engineering and computer science, business, education and performing arts. The University is committed to holistically educating students and to preparing them to become value creators for a connected and global 21st-century economic reality. Position: Paralegal Location: Daytona Beach, FL Job Id: 1693 # of Openings: 1 Bethune-Cookman University Job Title: Paralegal Division: Legal Affairs Job Summary The Paralegal will assist attorney(s) by providing clerical and research support services including document preparation and review; interviewing staff members; research, investigations, and fact checking; discovery preparation and response and trial preparation support. Essential Functions Meets with attorneys, clients, and other professionals to discuss assigned cases or projects. Drafts legal documents including routine pleadings and motions, and legal opinions, files motions and pleadings according to judicial procedures. Researches and analyzes statutes, regulations, legal articles, judicial decisions, and other legal sources; provides written analysis to attorneys. Interviews staff and witnesses and prepares summaries of their statements. Prepares, organizes, stores, and retrieves case files, which may include evidence, exhibits, depositions, pleadings, exhibits, and other items. Assists attorneys with trial preparation, which may include attending trials and hearings. Develops and maintains electronic records relative to cases and risk management files. Performs other related duties as assigned. Qualifications Excellent verbal and written communication skills. Understanding of legal language and principles, research methods, court pleadings and processes and other related matters. Excellent interpersonal and customer service skills. Excellent organizational skills and attention to detail. Excellent time management skills with a proven ability to meet deadlines. Strong analytical and problem-solving skills. Ability to function well in a high-paced environment. Ability to maintain confidentiality and to exercise discretion and good judgment. Proficient with Microsoft Office Suite or related software. Education and Experience Associate degree in Paralegal Studies or related field required. Bachelor’s degree in Paralegal Studies or related field preferred. Paralegal certificate required. Some related experience preferred. Physical Requirements Prolonged periods sitting at a desk and working on a computer. Must be able to lift up to 15 pounds at times. The University does not discriminate on the basis of race, color, national and ethnic origin, sex, retaliation, marital status, religion or disability, or any other applicable local, state or federal regulation. Inquiries regarding provisions for persons with disabilities, equal employment opportunity and Title IX matters should be directed to the Office of Human Resources at View phone number on click.appcast.io. The university reserves the right to modify job descriptions at any time in its' attempts to improve the operations of the university #J-18808-Ljbffr Bethune-Cookman University