Paralegal or Legal Assistant

Lubbock

42752BR

General Counsel

Position Description

Performs complex paralegal work. Work involves researching, data compilation, and analyzing law sources; investigating facts and preparing documents; organizing and archiving the documents related to completed and ongoing cases; keeps track of files and prepares reports for the General Counsel.

About the University

Established in 1996, the Texas Tech University System is one of the top public university systems in the nation, consisting of five universities - Texas Tech University, Texas Tech University Health Sciences Center, Angelo State University, Texas Tech University Health Sciences Center El Paso and Midwestern State University.
Headquartered in Lubbock, Texas, the TTU System is a more than $3 billion enterprise focused on advancing higher education, health care, research and outreach with approximately 21,000 employees and 63,000 students, more than 400,000 alumni, a statewide economic impact of $16.4 billion and an endowment valued at $1.7 billion. In its short history, the TTU System has grown tremendously and is nationally acclaimed, operating at 24 academic locations in 20 cities (18 in Texas, 2 international).

In addition, the TTU System is one of only nine in the nation to offer programs for undergraduate, medical, law, nursing, pharmacy, dental and veterinary education, among other academic areas.

About the Department and/or College

Our office serves as legal counsel for the Texas Tech University System, a $3 billion annual enterprise with over 21,000 employees and 63,000 students across its five component institutions: Texas Tech University, Texas Tech University Health Sciences Center, Texas Tech University Health Sciences Center El Paso, Angelo State University, and Midwestern State University. We advise the Board of Regents, System administration, and university administration, faculty, and staff, acting in their official capacities on all legal matters. Our office works directly with the Office of the Attorney General of Texas on litigation and manages outside counsel on certain specialized legal matters.

Major/Essential Functions

• Handle Texas Public Information Act (TPIA) requests which involves managing and coordinating responses to public information requests, ensuring compliance with the TPIA and other relevant laws, and overseeing the process of gathering, reviewing, and disclosing public records. Assess requests to determine which requires an Attorney General opinion.
• Promptly provide high level administrative support to all attorneys within the TTU System OGC.
• Research, review, compile, and handle OGC, university, and external information including preparing reports, filing documents with external agencies and within the OGC document management system, as well as researching and analyzing statutes, legal opinions, legal articles, policies, and case files.
• Regularly attend staff meetings and foster an atmosphere of teamwork and collaboration with the attorneys and staff within the TTU System OGC as well as clients within the TTU System and component institutions.
• Engage in actions and communications that are consistent with the Texas Tech University System and component institution Values Culture.
• The Office of General Counsel has implemented remote work accommodations where staff members may work from home one day a week.

Required Qualifications

Bachelor's degree or legal assistant certification plus three years of experience in a legal setting.

Preferred Qualifications

Five years of experience in a legal setting.

Safety Information

Adherence to robust safety practices and compliance with all applicable health and safety regulations are responsibilities of all TTU employees.

Does this position work in a research laboratory?

No

Required Attachments

Cover Letter, Professional License or Certification, Resume / CV

Job Type

Full Time

Pay Basis

Monthly

Job Family

Legal & Compliance

Job Sub Family

Legal

Annualized Pay Range

$50,000 - $77,100 - $94,900

Pay Statement

Compensation is commensurate upon the qualifications of the individual selected and budgetary guidelines of the hiring department, as well as the institutional pay plan.

Travel Required

Up to 25%

Shift

Day

Schedule Details

8:00 am to 5:00 pm

Grant Funded?

No

EEO Statement

All qualified applicants will receive consideration for employment without regard to race, color, religion, sex, national origin, age, disability, genetic information or status as a protected veteran.