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Form of workHourly Range:
$22.05 per hour - $23.58 per hour
About SMU
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Now in its second century of achievement, SMU is increasingly recognized for the ways it supports students, faculty and alumni as they become ethical leaders in their professions and communities. Now in its second century of achievement, SMU is increasingly recognized for the ways it supports students, faculty and alumni as they become ethical leaders in their professions and communities. The University's entrepreneurial spirit lives in people from every academic discipline who see opportunities to create something new in the world - and work hard to bring their innovations to life. SMU's relationship with Dallas - the dynamic center of one of the nation's fastest-growing regions - offers unique learning, research, social and career opportunities that provide a launch pad for our students, faculty and alumni to make a global impact. On the most beautiful college campus in the country, SMU Mustangs are energized by unbridled opportunities - from teaching, learning and research to creativity, performance and athletic endeavor.
About the Department:
The Dedman School of Law Legal Clinics are celebrating their 75th Anniversary this year. They provide free legal services to those unable to afford a private lawyer. Working on SMU's campus, approximately 80 students provide free legal assistance to clients in one of the program's 10 clinics. Supervised by clinic faculty, students earn academic credit and develop valuable skills they will take with them and use throughout their career.
About the Position:
This role is an on-campus, in-person position.
The successful candidate will provide support, including administrative and clerical support, to faculty directors, supervisors, in the Dedman School of Law Legal Clinics serving clients in family law, child advocacy, and gender-based violence.
This is an on-campus role; however, from time to time the candidate may be asked to work off-site to support community pop-up legal clinics and other programming. Spanish speaking required.
Essential Functions:
Provide support for clinic attorneys (faculty directors, supervisors and fellows), including assistance in preparing briefs and other court documents for filing in state and federal courts.
Maintain confidential client files and law practice management database, prepare case and client reports, communicate with court staff, maintain contact lists, and respond to requests from the public.
Provide support for clinic classes and activities, including orientations, scheduling guest speakers, preparing class materials, making room reservations.
Assist with grant reporting, process expenses, and reimbursements, order supplies and provide notary services.
Provide Spanish language interpretation and back-up administrative support to other staff within the clinic.
General front desk duties, including answering phones, processing mail. and greeting visitors.
Education and Experience:
Associate's degree is required.
A minimum of one year of administrative support experience in an office setting is required. Candidate with experience in a legal setting is preferred.
Knowledge, Skills and Abilities:
Candidate must be a self-starter with the ability to work independently on confidential matters with minimal supervision and collaboratively within a team environment. Fluency in spoken and written Spanish is required. Candidate must possess strong organizational skills and time management skills with the ability to prioritize and manage multiple projects. Attention to detail is a must. Candidate with high-level competency with Microsoft Office Suite (Word, Excel, PowerPoint) is required.
Candidate must demonstrate strong interpersonal and verbal communication skills, with the ability to communicate broadly across the University and develop and maintain effective relationships with a wide range of constituencies. Must also demonstrate strong written communication skills.
Candidate must possess strong problem-solving skills with the ability to identify and analyze problems, as well as devise solutions. Paralegal degree or law office litigation experience is preferred. Candidate with notary public licensing is desired.
Physical and Environmental Demands:
- Sit for long periods of time
Deadline to Apply:
Open until filled.
EEO Statement:
SMU will not discriminate in any program or activity on the basis of race, color, religion, national origin, sex, age, disability, genetic information, veteran status, sexual orientation, or gender identity and expression. The Executive Director for Access and Equity/Title IX Coordinator is designated to handle inquiries regarding nondiscrimination policies and may be reached at the Perkins Administration Building, Room 204, 6425 Boaz Lane, Dallas, TX 75205, 214-768-3601, accessequity@smu.edu.
Benefits:
SMU offers staff a broad, competitive array of health and related benefits. In addition to traditional benefits such as health, dental, and vision plans, SMU offers a wide range of wellness programs to help attract, support, and retain our employees whose work continues to make SMU an outstanding education and research institution.
SMU is committed to providing an array of retirement programs that benefit and protect you and your family throughout your working years at SMU and, if you meet SMU's retirement eligibility criteria, during your retirement years after you leave SMU.
The value of learning at SMU isn't just about preparing our students for the future. Employees have access to a wide variety of professional and personal development opportunities, including tuition benefits.
