Legal Specialist, Office of the General Counsel (Multiple Vacancies)

POSITION DETAILS

The Office of the General Counsel (OGC) at The City University of New York (CUNY) serves as the system-wide resource for legal advice and representation. OGC supports CUNY???s mission to advance education by providing expert, timely, and relevant legal counsel, guidance and advocacy. OGC advises the Board of Trustees, the University???s central administration and its 25 constituent colleges, impacting all operational areas of the University and its campuses.

OGC is seeking a skilled and dependable Legal Specialist to provide confidential legal and administrative support to attorneys within the office. This role includes supporting vital office operations and assisting attorneys with legal research and case preparation.

Reporting to the General Counsel or their designee(s), the Legal Specialist will perform comprehensive, confidential and time-sensitive duties and assignments critical to the division???s effectiveness. This role offers an opportunity to contribute to a dynamic legal team in a diverse academic environment.

In addition to the CUNY Title Overview information, other key duties include, but will not be limited to the following:

• Research and draft standard legal documents, pleadings, discovery responses, and affidavits.
• Convey routine legal information related to contractual or legal matters, and communicate with other University departments as necessary.
• Assist attorneys with preparing routine legal opinions, edit policies and procedures, and prepare contracts and settlement agreements.
• Manage attorney calendars and coordinate virtual and in-person meeting and event logistics, and maintain confidential files and documents.
• Assist with designing, preparing, and updating OGC documents, including proofreading documents for accuracy, completeness, and conformity to established formats.

NOTES :

1. Until further notice, this position is eligible for a hybrid work schedule.
2. This position is excluded from union representation in the collective bargaining unit.

QUALIFICATIONS

Minimum :

Bachelor's Degree and four years' related experience required.

Preferred :

• Four years of legal assistant experience in a college, in-house legal department, law firm, government agency, or non-profit organization.
• Strong knowledge of legal contracts, agreements, and settlement procedures and documentation.
• Familiarity with current and developing legal issues and trends in higher education or public service.
• Accurate, detail and solution-oriented with strong legal research, writing, analytical and problem-solving skills.
• A proactive, flexible, and collaborative work style with strong interpersonal, communication and presentation skills to foster successful relationships across diverse constituents to include College campuses, University staff, as well as external constituents.
• A strong commitment to public service and professional integrity, with the ability to handle sensitive information, perform confidential assignments, exercise sound judgement, and ability to thrive in a fast-paced, deadline-driven environment.
• Strong proficiency using online legal research tools, Microsoft Office Suite, databases, programs, virtual meeting/conferencing software, and collaboration tools.

CUNY TITLE OVERVIEW

Supports a College or University unit by providing research and managing documents for legal matters of various kinds.

• Supports a College or University unit in research and managing documents for legal matters of various kinds
• Performs research and writing activities; prepare opinions, reports and drafts of research activities
• Develops and drafts legal documents, filings, charges, grievance and disciplinary decisions, and similar items
• Assists in preparing for litigation or hearings; compiles and analyzes legal data pertinent to cases; prepares summaries
• Researches, gathers, and compiles case data; studies provisions and nuances of contract, collective bargaining agreements, CUNY policies, and laws or regulations and fulfills requests for information
• Files and indexes case studies, actions, contracts, decisions, and other legal documents
• May perform paralegal duties in a specialized unit, such as labor relations, contracts, or student immigration support
• Performs related duties as assigned.

Job Title Name: Legal Specialist - Paralegal

CUNY TITLE

Higher Education Assistant

FLSA

Non-exempt

COMPENSATION AND BENEFITS

The salary range is $54,313 - $68,004 , commensurate with credentials, education, and experience.

CUNY's benefits contribute significantly to total compensation, supporting health and wellness, financial well-being, and professional development. We offer a range of health plans, competitive retirement/pension benefits and savings plans, tuition waivers for CUNY graduate study and generous paid time off. Our staff also benefits from the extensive academic, arts, and athletic programs on our campuses and the opportunity to participate in a lively, diverse academic community in one of the greatest cities in the world.

HOW TO APPLY

For full consideration, submit a cover letter and resume online via CUNY's web-based job system, addressing how your experience and credentials meet the responsibilities and qualifications outlined.

The direct link to the job opening from external sources is:

https://hrsa.cunyfirst.cuny.edu/psc/erecruit/EMPLOYEE/HRMSCG/c/HRS\HRAM\FL.HRS\CG\SEARCH\FL.GBL?Page=HRS\APP\JBPST\FL&Action=U&FOCUS=Applicant&SiteId=1&JobOpeningId=29484&PostingSeq=1

Current CUNY employees must apply through CUNYfirst Employee Self Service using their login credentials. After you login, click the Careers tile on the Employee Self Service Menu page to view job openings

CLOSING DATE

Open until filled.

JOB SEARCH CATEGORY

CUNY Job Posting: Managerial/Professional

EQUAL EMPLOYMENT OPPORTUNITY

CUNY encourages people with disabilities, minorities, veterans and women to apply. At CUNY, Italian Americans are also included among our protected groups. Applicants and employees will not be discriminated against on the basis of any legally protected category, including sexual orientation or gender identity. EEO/AA/Vet/Disability Employer.

Job ID

Location

Central Office

About CUNY City University of New York - System

The City University of New York provides high-quality, accessible education for more than 269,000 degree-credit students and 270,000 adult, continuing and professional education students at 25 campuses across New York City. The University is an integrated system of senior and community colleges, graduate and professional schools, research centers, institutes and consortia. From certificate courses to Ph.D. programs, CUNY offers postsecondary learning to students of all backgrounds. It provides the city with graduates trained for high-demand positions in the sciences, technology, mathematics, teaching, nursing and other fields. As CUNY has grown, the University also has strengthened its mission as a premier research institution, building an array of modern facilities and expanding the ranks of its world-class faculty. Throughout its history, the University has been an integral part of the city and state through partnerships with public schools, economic development initiatives, immigration aid and financial advice services and other community outreach programs. Today, CUNY faculty and staff continue to benefit New York City — as well as the entire nation — by serving as policy exper...ts to business and government, advisers to nonprofit institutions, civic organizations and community groups. Students, too, are strongly encouraged to experience the cultural, educational and community-based opportunities of the five boroughs, through a network of internships and fellowships, to embracing the city as their campus.

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