Legal Coordinator, Office Of The General Counsel

POSITION DETAILS

The Office of the General Counsel (OGC) at The City University of New York (CUNY) is the system wide resource for legal advice and representation. The OGC assists CUNY’s decision makers in advancing the University’s educational mission by providing expert, relevant and timely legal advice, guidance, and advocacy. The OGC provides legal assistance and advice to the Board of Trustees, the University’s central administration and its 25 constituent colleges, and its services touch all operational areas of the University and its campuses. The Office seeks a skilled and dependable Legal Coordinator to provide confidential work supporting attorneys within OGC and administrative duties supporting crucial office operating functions. The Legal Coordinator assists CUNY attorneys with time sensitive legal, regulatory and compliance matters affecting the University and its colleges.

Reporting to the General Counsel, or their executive designees, the Legal Coordinator will perform a variety of comprehensive confidential and time-sensitive analytical and administrative duties and assignments for the effective functioning of the division. Moreover, the Legal Coordinator will work closely with the attorneys to research and analyze evidence and factual data for internal hearings and meetings.

In addition to the CUNY Title Overview information, other key duties include, but will not be limited to the following:

• Research and draft standard legal documents, pleadings, discovery responses and affidavits.
• Convey routine legal information about legal or contractual issues or transactions; and communicate with other University departments on legal matters.
• Assist attorneys with preparing standard legal opinions and position statements; edit policies and procedures; and prepare standard contracts and settlement agreements.
• Manage attorney calendars, and coordinate virtual and in-person meeting and event logistics; maintain documents, and confidential files.

• Assist with designing, preparing, and updating the OGC documents; proofread documents for accuracy, completeness, and conformity to established formats.

NOTES: Until further notice, this is a hybrid position, eligible to work remotely and work on-site in the office. This position is excluded from union representation in the collective bargaining unit.

QUALIFICATIONS

MINIMUM

Bachelor's degree required.

PREFERRED

• Two years of law office, higher education legal experience and coursework preferred.
• Knowledge of legal contract, agreement and settlement procedures and documentation.
• Knowledge of current and developing legal issues and trends in area of expertise.
• Accurate, detail and solution-oriented with strong legal research, writing, analytical and problem-solving skills.
• Proactive, flexible and collaborative work style with strong interpersonal communication and presentation skills to foster successful relationships with diverse campus and University staff, as well as external constituents.
• Commitment to public service, service excellence and professional integrity to manage sensitive information, perform confidential work and exercise sound judgement with ability to thrive in a demanding time-sensitive office.
• Computer proficiency using online legal research, and administrative, systems, databases, and programs, plus Microsoft Office programs, and virtual meeting/conferencing and collaboration tools.

CUNY TITLE OVERVIEW

Provides assistance tracking and processing legal matters of various kinds.

• Organizes and maintains case or matter files, and all related documentation
• Assists in preparing for arbitrations and other proceedings
• Prepares and maintains form documents, such as contracts and specifications; handles the transmittal of same to appropriate parties
• Assists with legal and factual research, including internet research
• Maintains the security of highly confidential information as per College and University policies
• May assist with processing of contracts, affiliation agreements, leases, litigation records and subpoena files, employee and student disciplinary actions, human rights complaints, and other matters
• Performs related duties as assigned.

Job Title Name: Legal Coordinator - Paralegal

CUNY TITLE

Assistant to HEO

FLSA

Non-exempt

COMPENSATION AND BENEFITS

Salary range is $44,411 - $46,103, commensurate with qualifications, education, and experience.

CUNY's benefits contribute significantly to total compensation, supporting health and wellness, financial well-being, and professional development. We offer a range of health plans, competitive retirement/pension benefits and savings plans, tuition waivers for CUNY graduate study and generous paid time off. Our staff also benefits from the extensive academic, arts, and athletic programs on our campuses and the opportunity to participate in a lively, diverse academic community in one of the greatest cities in the world.

HOW TO APPLY

For full consideration, submit a cover letter and resume online via CUNY's web-based job system, addressing how your experience and credentials fulfill the responsibilities and qualifications outlined.

Current CUNY employees must apply through CUNYfirst Employee Self Service using your login credentials. After you login to CUNYfirst, click the Careers tile on the Employee Self Service Menu page to view job openings.

The direct link to the job opening from external sources is:

https://hrsa.cunyfirst.cuny.edu/psc/erecruit/EMPLOYEE/HRMSCG/c/HRS_HRAM_FL.HRS_CG_SEARCH_FL.GBL?Page=HRS_APP_JBPST_FL&Action=U&FOCUS=Applicant&SiteId=1&JobOpeningId=28041&PostingSeq=1

CLOSING DATE

Open until filled. The review of applications will begin on or after March 1, 2024.

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EQUAL EMPLOYMENT OPPORTUNITY

CUNY encourages people with disabilities, minorities, veterans and women to apply. At CUNY, Italian Americans are also included among our protected groups. Applicants and employees will not be discriminated against on the basis of any legally protected category, including sexual orientation or gender identity. EEO/AA/Vet/Disability Employer.