Paralegal

As required by , if selected, you will be required to be vaccinated against COVID-19 and submit documentation of proof of vaccination or apply for and receive a University-approved accommodation before beginning employment with the University.

This position assists attorney(s) by providing paralegal and administrative support services including performing research, preparing documents, reviewing documents, and overseeing operational duties for the General Counsel office.

• Conducts legal research in reviewing, analyzing, studying, searching statutes, regulations, court decisions, and related authorities related to university legal issues.
• Assists in responding to subpoenas and public records requests, including gathering and reviewing responsive documents, drafting responses, and identifying any public records exceptions and objections to subpoenas.
• Reviews contracts for compliance with university policies.
• Acts as office manager, including serving as a liaison with external units and internal staff.
• Assists with the office's budget, processing invoices, and procuring goods and services for the office.
• Acts as a receptionist, including answering central phone line and routing calls appropriately, and uses discretion and independent judgment to answer questions on behalf of assigned attorneys and/or refers individuals to the appropriate person.
• Schedules meetings for attorneys, reviews and distributes attorneys' mail, responds to items when appropriate, accurately prepares correspondence and reports, and organizes and maintains attorney files.
• Reviews case files, reads briefs, and records motions and opinions.
• Assists in preparing reports and analyses.
• Performs related or similar duties as required or assigned.

These essential functions include, but are not limited to, the following. Additional essential functions may be identified and included by the hiring department.

1. Provides paralegal support for the office.
2. Provides operational, administrative, and fiscal support for the department.
3. Assists in preparing reports and analyses.

Education:
Bachelor's Degreefrom an accredited four-year college or university.

AND

Five (5) years of experience related to the above described duties.

Substitution Statement:
Related experience may be substituted for education, on a basis set forth and approved by the Department of Human Resources.

Annual salary range for this position is $48,954 - $56,854. Actual salary will be based upon education, experience, and departmental budget.

To learn more about our pay structure and view our salary ranges, to visit the Compensation page of our Human Resources website. This link is provided for general pay information.

For full consideration, please attach a resume and a cover letter.

The University of Mississippi is committed to providing a safe campus community. UM conducts background investigations for applicants being considered for employment. Background investigations include a criminal history record check, and when appropriate, a financial (credit) report or driving history check.