Paralegal

LSAC's mission is to advance law and justice by promoting access, equity, and fairness in law school admission and supporting the learning journey from prelaw through practice.

Pay rate: $42 to $46/hr, depending on experience

The Paralegal plays a vital role in providing functional and operational support within the Office of General Counsel, which oversees legal, governance and compliance matters for the organization.

The person in this role must be able to interact with all members of the LSAC community, including executives, upper-level management, business partners and colleagues in a fast-paced environment, sometimes under pressure, remaining flexible, proactive, calm, resourceful and efficient. This position requires a professional demeanor, sense of urgency, results-focus, strong technology competence and the ability to keep sensitive material and conversations strictly confidential. Expert level written and verbal communication skills, strong decision-making ability and attention to detail are equally important. Excellent organizational skills are required.

Reasonable accommodation may be made to enable individuals with disabilities to perform the essential functions of this position. As a member of the legal team, the Paralegal, under the direction of the General Counsel and Manager of Legal Operations or his/her designee, will be responsible for a variety of legal projects and tasks. This person will also work closely with other department attorneys and be an integral part of the legal team. Specifically, the position supports legal functions and various legal and special projects, which may include, but are not limited to:

• Drafting and revising legal documents as requested by Legal Counsel, including correspondence, spreadsheets, and presentations.
• Provision of litigation support, including the updating of case tracker to reflect case activity, tracking and management of legal holds, and responding to subpoenas and authorizations for documents.
• Provision of contract management support and assistance with required state and regulatory registrations and filings.
• Maintaining LSAC's intellectual property organization system and working with internal stakeholders and outside counsel on the same: registrations, internal organization and tracking.
• Supporting the Misconduct and Irregularities in the Admissions Process program, including but not limited to, the review and preparation of files, and interpretation of applicable rules; data collection and entry; coordination with third parties and LSAC staff throughout the duration of the cases; developing reports; and maintaining database for accuracy of case cycle and details.
• Assisting with document organization, management, and department records management.
• Maintaining an on-going work plan for the position with a timeline for relevant tasks, document location and SOPs for reoccurring tasks and processes.
• Other duties which may be assigned from time-to-time, including supporting legal, governance, and compliance functions of the organization, and assisting other departments on projects or initiatives as may be assigned.

The nature of work requires accuracy and dependability in producing deliverables. Assignments require considerable judgment and initiative.

The holder of this position must be capable of independent action, understand implications of work and make recommendations for solutions and/or other improvements. The position will often learn highly confidential business information and must be able to maintain strict confidentiality.

This position requires:

• Strong verbal and written communication skills
• Excellent interpersonal skills
• Ability to multi-task and be detailed oriented
• Excellent organizational skills with a demonstrated ability to work in an accurate manner.
• Demonstrated ability to work efficiently and to perform multiple tasks simultaneously with minimum supervision in a fast-paced environment.
• High level of proficiency with Microsoft products (Word, Excel, PowerPoint, Teams) and other technology implemented or used by the office.
• Ability to exercise sound judgment and determine priorities.
• Ability to handle highly confidential information discreetly and professionally.
• Strong critical thinking and problem-solving skills
• Good listening skills and patience in working with office staff and attorneys, and all other types of employees, vendors, outside counsel, and consultants.
• Highly collaborative team player.
• Ability to maintain a positive attitude, poise, and professionalism and a good sense of humor.
• Ability to accept change and be flexible.
• Approachable and service-oriented; must act with honor and integrity.
• Punctual and reliable.
• Holds a strong sense of accountability for both individual and team objectives.
• Embraces a forward-thinking mindset, contributing to a culture of continuous improvement and creativity. Education and Experience

• B.A. or B.S. degree, or a paralegal certificate, or significant, other relevant experience
• Minimum of 3 years' experience in a paralegal or other role with similar responsibilities
• Proficient with Microsoft products required.
• Experience with iManage Cloud preferred.
• Notary Public a plus

• Supervisory Responsibilities

  This role does not have people management responsibilities.

  Position Type

  This role is a full-time/part-time position with a standard work week of Monday through Friday, 8:30 a.m. to 4:45 p.m. ET. The position may require overtime or weekend work.

  Work Environment

  This job operates in a Mail Center/Warehouse environment which serves staff in a professional office environment. This role uses Mail Center/Warehouse equipment such as forklifts, pallet jacks, and postage machines. This role routinely uses standard office equipment such as computers, phones, photocopiers, filing cabinets and fax machines.

  Travel Requirements

  There is no travel expected for this position.

  Special Conditions or Requirements

  List any special conditions or requirements that apply to the position, such as the ability to work weekends.

  Physical Demands

  The physical demands described here are representative of those that must be met by an employee to successfully perform the essential functions of this job. While performing the duties of this job, the employee must regularly talk, hear, write, read, and communicate effectively. The employee is required to frequently stand, walk, use hands and fingers, handle or feel, and reach with hands and arms. The employee is often required to bend, stretch, squat, work around dust, lift 50 pounds repeatedly, and work in hot or cold weather.

  Additional Information:

  Please note that this job description may not contain a comprehensive listing of activities, duties or responsibilities that are required of the employee for this job. Job responsibilities may change at any time with or without notice.

  Except as otherwise provided by law, all terms of employment are subject on an at-will basis and can change at any time.

  At LSAC we foster a culture based on our stated values and actively seek to broaden our pipeline of current and future leaders. We are committed to attracting, retaining, and developing individuals who have a passion for the work they do and the mission of LSAC. We encourage all qualified individuals to apply. We recognize that experience comes from a variety of places and know that job applicants will possess many, but not necessarily all, of the qualities listed in the job description. While no one candidate will embody every single quality, the successful candidate will exemplify a robust combination of the skills and competencies listed to excel in the position. LSAC is an Equal Opportunity Employer and welcomes applications from individuals from all identities and backgrounds.