Senior Paralegal, Legal & Compliance

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

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.