[Hiring] Paralegal @IDEA Public Schools

Role Description

The Paralegal supports the Governance team. The Paralegal is responsible for managing sizable, complex or non-routine public records requests and reviewing court-based document requests on behalf of the Legal Affairs Team.

The Paralegal ensures that IDEA and its affiliated entities meet all required legal and compliance requirements for processing requests, in addition to providing clear expectations, timelines, and correspondence to internal teams who must provide information. Moreover, he/she keeps clear tracking mechanisms on the number of requests, due dates, and status of each request.

The Paralegal is able to review requests and make determinations and draft communication on needs for clarification, cost estimate letters, and (when necessary) letters to the attorney general related to records that may be confidential or protected in addition to drafting email responses on behalf of the In-House General Counsel based on inquiries from school-based employees. This individual possesses knowledge and expertise on the laws related to open records and FOIA, generally. Additionally performs job functions and oversight related to answering subpoenas and governmental requests for various records.

The Paralegal reports directly to the In-House General Counsel.

Qualifications

• Bachelor’s Degree or Associate’s degree in Office Administration, Business, or other related field.
• Paralegal certification.
• 3-5 years of administrative experience.
• Demonstrated proficiency with Adobe and a system like Dropbox.

Requirements

• Ability to review documents for accuracy, completeness, and compliance, and make appropriate redactions as necessary.
• Ability to maintain effective working relationships with employees, other agencies, and the public.
• Ability to communicate effectively verbally and in writing.
• Ability to work with and meet required deadlines utilizing time management for both compliance and strong customer service with internal teams for providing records.
• Ability to gather and analyze research data such as statutes, decisions, and legal articles, codes, and documents.
• Ability to review mail to IDEA Headquarters to support timely follow-up on legal needs.
• Ability to support the Legal Affairs team with managing the collection and production of documents in connection with litigation.
• Ability to efficiently organize, prioritize, schedule, and manage daily work activities, tasks, and assignments.
• Ability to perform other clerical duties such as filing, and compiling correspondence.
• Ability to draft and co-lead trainings on public information requirements for staff members.

Benefits

• Salaries for people entering this role typically fall between $58,400 and $67,200, commensurate with relevant experience and qualifications and in alignment with internal equity.
• This role is also eligible for performance pay based on organizational performance and goal attainment.
• Medical, dental, and vision plans.
• Disability and life insurance.
• Parenting benefits.
• Flexible spending account options.
• Generous vacation time.
• Referral bonuses.
• Professional development.
• 403(b) plan.
• IDEA may offer a relocation stipend to defray the cost of moving for this role, if applicable.