Job Category:
Non-Classified
Position Title:Assistant Paralegal
Unit/Division:General Counsel
Location:WVSOM Main Campus, Lewisburg, WV
Scheduled Hours Per Week:37.5
FLSA Status:Exempt
Job Description Summary:Under the supervision of the General Counsel, the Assistant Paralegal provides complex, independent, administrative management to ensure efficient and effective operations of the Office of General Counsel and assistance for and on behalf of the General Counsel of the West Virginia School of Osteopathic Medicine (WVSOM), including the WVSOM Board of Governors, West Virginia School of Osteopathic Medicine Foundation, West Virginia School of Osteopathic Medicine Alumni Association, and Mountain State Osteopathic Postdoctoral Institutions, Inc. The Assistant Paralegal will also provide complex, independent support to the Legal Operations Manager and the Institutional Compliance Officer, and serves as the initial point of contact for administrators, faculty, staff, students, alumni, external entities and individuals, and other visitors to the office.
This is a full-time position exempt from FLSA provisions regarding overtime. Not all activities of this position occur within the confines of an 8:00-4:30 schedule and will require regular evening and weekend scheduling. Some travel including overnight travel may be required. This position has been designated as Essential. This means that when WVSOM is faced with an institutional emergency, employees in such positions may be required to remain at their work location or to report to work to protect, recover and continue operations at WVSOM.
The West Virginia School of Osteopathic Medicine is an equal opportunity employer and is committed to enhancing diversity among its faculty and staff.
Associates
Skills Required:Education and ExperienceThe successful candidate will have an Associate's degree in legal studies or business, or a related field and three years of recent and related experience, including progressively responsible experience in an office or legal office setting. A combination of education and experience may be considered. Knowledge, Skills and Abilities
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Quick Link to Posting:https://careers.wvsom.edu/postings/3288
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