Paralegal

Broward College; United States; On-site; USD 53,000 - 62,000; Full time

Benefits offered by this job

Healthcare Insurance

Vacation/Paid Time Off

Parental Leave

Job summary

Broward College seeks a Paralegal to support the Office of General Counsel, handling diverse legal matters with discretion and integrity. The role develops and coordinates office systems and maintains confidential files while performing various administrative tasks.

Responsibilities include paralegal assistance across education, public sector, employment, real estate, contracts, and compliance matters, with normal duties expanding as needed. A strong ethical stance is essential.

Qualifications

• Minimum Education: Associate’s degree; equivalent combination of experience may be considered.
• Eight years of increasingly responsible related experience in legal/administrative support.
• Understanding of contract negotiations or contract review experience.
• Must maintain strict confidentiality and high ethical standards.

Responsibilities

• Provide paralegal assistance to the Office of General Counsel across numerous areas of law, ensuring compliance with federal and state laws.
• Plan, establish, and organize systems and processes for orderly operation and flow of materials in the office.
• Maintain confidential legal files and filing/electronic systems with secure safekeeping of documents.
• Conduct legal research and prepare reports for the General Counsel & VP, Public Policy and Government Affairs.

Skills

Contract management

MS Office

Confidentiality

Effective communication

Crisis management

Education

Associate’s degree

Job description

Job Profile Summary

Responsible for highly accurate, advanced and complex administrative support work for the Office of General Counsel. Develops and coordinates office systems, procedures and functions. Some clerical work is required. Exercises considerable amount of initiative, independent judgment, and discretion. Maintains strict confidentiality at all times and must act with exceedingly high ethical standards and integrity. Minimum Education: Associate’s degree required. An equivalent combination of experience and education may be considered. Minimum Experience/Training: Eight years of increasingly responsible related experience in legal/administrative support. Understanding of contract negotiations or contract review experience.

Essential Functions

• Daily -15%: Provides paralegal assistance to the Office of General Counsel with legal matters in numerous areas of law, including but not limited to, education, public sector, student matters, tax, copyright, immigration, FERPA, real estate, employment/labor, contractual, construction-related, administrative, litigation, subpoenas, public records requests, union negotiations, and the college compliance committee. Performs and promotes all activities in compliance federal and state laws.
• Daily -10%: Participates directly in the work of the Office of General Counsel by planning, establishing, and organizing systems and processes that ensure the orderly operation of the office and a smooth flow of materials and information to and from the office with respect to matters including without limitation calendars, telephones, mail, travel arrangements, meeting arrangements, records management, budget and purchasing.
• Daily- 10%: Maintains confidential legal files and legal department filing/electronic system. Ensures accurate and logical organization of files and confidentiality by maintaining a system for safekeeping of legal documents.
• Monthly -10%: Conducts legal research including review and analysis by using internal and external libraries and resource databases. Assembles data and prepares reports on a routine or non-routine basis for use by the General Counsel & VP, Public Policy and Government Affairs.
• Other, as Needed -10%: May provide routine paralegal assistance to outside counsel and/or other administrative agencies involved in college litigation, administrative, and/or compliance matters.
• Other, as Needed - 5%: Represents the organization on internal committees, task forces, and other official meetings.
• Other, as Needed -5%: Maintains professional growth and development through seminars and workshops to keep abreast of latest developments in college and law and in other related areas.
• Daily -10%: As specifically directed by General Counsel & VP, Public Policy and Government Affairs, responds and conveys routine information regarding legal and/or contractual issues associated with existing or proposed operational situations as well as requests for information.
• Daily -10%: Prepares and provides technical assistance in drafting and formatting various legal documents, contracts, and correspondence for review by the General Counsel & VP, Public Policy and Government Affairs pertaining to specific policies, operational practices, and/or transactions.
• Daily -10%: Compiles, reviews, and organizes information for internal hearings, and meetings, as appropriate.
• Other, as Needed -5%: Performs other related duties as assigned.

Knowledge, Skills and Abilities

• Knowledge of contract management, government regulations, codes and inspection procedures with office practices and procedures
• Knowledge of Microsoft office applications, spreadsheets, database programs and office automation
• Superior organizational, analytical, administrative, problem-solving, and critical thinking skills
• Strong interpersonal skills and ability to establish and maintain effective working relationships with employees and the public
• Ability to operate within a confidential environment
• Ability to exercise sound judgment in making decisions and to function calmly/effectively during times of crisis
• Ability to screen and evaluate priorities as to emergencies and to make sound recommendations
• Ability to communicate effectively both orally and in writing
• Ability to define problems, collect data, establish facts, and draw valid conclusions
• Ability to work in a diverse multi-cultural College environment and to interact effectively with a broad spectrum of people

Our Culture – At Broward College, our leaders embody a culture of competence, care, character, composure, and courage. We prioritize serving each other and our students through high-quality guidance, mutual respect, resilience, and fair, thoughtful decision‑making, all while upholding the values of integrity, transparency, and honesty.

Benefits

• Affordable High Quality Healthcare Insurance (Medical, Dental & Vision)
• Retirement Options – Florida Retirement System (FRS) Pension Plan or the FRS Investment Plan
• Wellness Program
• Vacation/Paid Time Off
• Winter and Spring Break Off
• Paid Parental Leave
• Tuition Assistance and Tuition Reimbursement are available to employees and family members

Job Title Paralegal Position Number P0092526 Job Status Full time Regular Department General Counsel Location Willis Holcombe Center Pay Grade 715 Salary $52,900 - $62,158 (Salary commensurate with education and experience) Work Shift First Shift Work Schedule Monday – Friday/Weekends/Varies Hours Per Week 40 Posting End Date Open Until Filled

Employment is contingent upon successful completion of the required background screening process. Broward College uses E-Verify to check employee eligibility to work in the United States. You will be required to complete an I-9 Form and provide documentation of your identity for employment purposes.

Broward College is an equal opportunity employer and strongly encourages applications from eligible veterans and spouses of veterans, underrepresented groups, including minorities, women, and persons with disabilities. The College does not discriminate on the basis of age, color, disability, gender identity, genetic information, national origin, race, religion, sexual orientation or any other legally protected classification.

For inquiries regarding Title IX and the college’s non-discrimination policies, contact the Vice President for Talent and Culture at 954-201-7449, Broward College, 6400 NW 6th Way, Fort Lauderdale, FL 33309.

Applicants needing a reasonable accommodation with the application process, please contact the Talent and Culture Department at [e-mail].

We do not discriminate on the basis of age, color, disability, gender identity, genetic information, national origin, race, religion, sexual orientation or any other legally protected characteristic.

Benefits (Duplicate)

• Affordable High Quality Healthcare Insurance (Medical, Dental & Vision)
• Retirement Options – Florida Retirement System (FRS) Pension Plan or the FRS Investment Plan
• Wellness ProgramVacation/Paid Time Off
• Winter and Spring Break Off
• Paid Parental Leave
• Tuition Assistance and Tuition Reimbursement are available to employees and family members

For inquiries regarding Title IX and the college’s non-discrimination policies, contact the Vice President for Talent and Culture at 954-201-7449, Broward College, 6400 NW 6th Way, Fort Lauderdale, FL 33309.

Applicants needing a reasonable accommodation with the application process, please contact the Recruitment Office at 954-201-7449.