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Paralegal/Senior Paralegal, Legal Department


Wake Forest University


Location

Winston Salem, NC | United States


Job description

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Job Description Summary
The Paralegal/Senior Paralegal performs legal research, analyzes legal issues and/or policies, and prepares various legal documents under direction and supervision of a licensed attorney in the Wake Forest University Legal Department, who has ultimate responsibility and accountability for work product. Also works closely with an attorney in the Legal Department to co-lead practice area teams. This work requires knowledge of legal concepts, processes, procedures, and practices, as well as excellent communication and leadership skills. In addition, this position provides support for Wake Forest University Health Sciences and certain other affiliates.

Job Description

Essential Functions:
Other Functions: Required Education, Knowledge, Skills, Abilities: Preferred Education, Knowledge, Skills, Abilities:

BA/BS or higher degree from a state or nationally accredited four year institution of higher education. Experience in a non-profit or academic environment. Knowledge of legal concepts and procedures in several practice areas, particularly those that are relevant to an institution of higher education.

Accountabilities:

Environmental Conditions:

Work is normally performed in a typical interior/office work environment. This position is primarily in-person working from the Legal Department's office with the option for remote work one or two days per week with supervisor approval.

Disclaimer:

This position profile identifies the key responsibilities and expectations for performance. It cannot encompass all specific job tasks that an employee may be required to perform. Employees are required to follow any other job-related instructions and perform job-related duties as may be reasonably assigned by the employee's supervisor.

Additional Job Description

Time Type Requirement
Full time
Note to Applicant:

This position profile identifies the key responsibilities and expectations for performance. It cannot encompass all specific job tasks that an employee may be required to perform. Employees are required to follow any other job-related instructions and perform job-related duties as may be reasonably assigned by his/her supervisor.

In order to provide a safe and productive learning and living community, Wake Forest University conducts background investigations and drug screens for all final staff candidates being considered for employment.

Wake Forest seeks to recruit and retain a diverse workforce while promoting an inclusive work environment committed to excellence in the spirit of Pro Humanitate. In adherence with applicable laws and as provided by University policies, the University prohibits discrimination in its employment practices on the basis of race, color, religion, national origin, sex, age, sexual orientation, gender identity and expression, genetic information, disability and veteran status and encourages qualified candidates across all group demographics to apply.


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