Paralegal

Appalachian State University

$51,285 - $62,606

United States, North Carolina, Boone

287 Rivers Street (Show on map)

Jun 09, 2025

Position Summary Information

Classification Title	University Program Specialist
Working Title	Paralegal
Location	Boone, NC
Job Category	2
Position Number	000641
Not Eligible for Visa Sponsorship	VISA sponsorship is not available for this position. All candidates must be eligible to work and live in the U.S
Department	Office of General Counsel - 605000
Minimum Qualifications	Bachelor's degree and one year of experience related to the area of assignment; or equivalent combination of training and experience. All degrees must be received from appropriately accredited institutions.
License/Certification Required
Essential Job Functions	This position serves as a Paralegal, providing legal support to the Office of General Counsel, which includes the General Counsel and Vice Chancellor of Institutional Integrity, one Senior Associate General Counsel, two Associate General Counsels, one Assistant General Counsel, the Senior Paralegal, and the Director of Operations completing a variety of administrative and paralegal duties supporting the mission of the Office of General Counsel. Responsibilities include: Serve as staff/management assistant to the attorneys, Director of Operations, Senior Paralegal, and other staff of the office. Work ranges from performing paralegal functions to providing standardized legal office support assignments (such as case management, drafting of legal correspondence, research, etc.). Public contact is a major component, both internally and externally to the organization. More about the Office of General Counsel: Provides legal services for the University, with an aim toward the following objectives: Assisting in the achievement of University goals within the framework of state and federal laws, and policies adopted by the Board of Governors, President, Board of Trustees and Chancellor; Compliance with applicable local, state, federal and international laws in all activities undertaken by the University; and Education and training of University officers and employees to prevent or appropriately resolve disputes affecting the University's operations
Knowledge, Skills, & Abilities Required for this Position	Fulfilling the duties of this position requires strong analytical and problem-solving abilities; excellent research and writing skills; strong communication skills, good judgment, level-headedness, and discretion; initiative, intellectual curiosity, tenacity; an aptitude for building and sustaining positive working relationships at all levels; the ability to manage shifting priorities and multiple complex projects; attention to detail; excellent follow-through; self-motivation; the ability to work independently; the desire to be fully engaged in the work and to approach it with energy and passion; and proficiency with Microsoft Office and Google Suite
Preferred Qualifications	Certification from the North Carolina State Bar as a paralegal and knowledge of North Carolina law and the court system. Superior organizational and communication skills; Legal Research experience; Experience in litigation support; and, Experience in transactional law support, specifically contract review.
Type of Position	Permanent Full-Time
Staff/Non-Faculty	Staff/Non-Faculty
Appointment Type	1.0
Work Schedule/Hours	Monday-Friday, 8:00 am - 5:00 pm
Number of Hours Per Week	40
Number of Months Per Year	12
Mandatory Staff	No
Physical Demands of Position	To perform this job successfully, an individual must be able to perform each essential job duty satisfactorily. Reasonable accommodations may be made to enable qualified individuals with disabilities to perform essential job functions.
Overall Competency Level	Journey
Salary Grade Equivalency	GN11
Salary Range
Anticipated Hiring Range	$51,285 - $62,606
Required Functional Competencies to Successfully Perform Job Duties.	Professional Knowledge: Knowledge of program policies, procedures, technology, best practices and their theoretical bases, demonstrated by the ability to relate programs to strategic plan to address complex or sensitive issues affecting clients. Knowledge of the inter-relationship of all program areas. Ability to focus management on more strategic programs. Ability to revise and approve programs, services, policies and/or procedures collaboratively. Ability to develop and implement new or revised systems, policies, and/or procedures, related to the business needs of the organization. Ability to serve as the program/project expert. Program/Project Administration: Ability to administer and/or manage a program with established guidelines and standards in its entirety or several components of a multi-faceted program. Ability to ensure program/project accountability. Ability to define scope, goals, tasks, deliverables, timelines, tools, and resources. Ability to assess the needs of the work unit or project. Ability to determine any gaps, and recommend changes in procedures, workflow and work assignments to improve efficiency and effectiveness in performance of individuals and the work unit as a whole. Ability to develop and monitor program/project databases, schedules and reports. Ability to ensure accuracy of data and compliance with program standards. Ability to perform professional program administrative duties, including technical decisions. Ability to collaborate in the development and completion of grants and contracts. Ability to administer pre- and post-award agreements. Ability to prepare reports as required. Information Analysis/Decision Making: Ability to analyze business operations and/or financial statements for overall program administration. Ability to develop initiatives to meet program/project needs and objectives. Ability to assess and resolve unprecedented problems that require research and review of policy and procedures for the program or assigned components. Ability to resolves problems or compliance issues, based on delegated authority.

Pay will be commensurate with applicant competencies, budget, equity and market considerations.

Posting Details Information

Posting Date	06/09/2025
Closing Date	06/29/2025
Competency Level Statement	If no applicants apply who meet the required competencies, then management may consider other applicants at a lower competency level.
Special Instructions to Applicants	Please attach required documents: Cover Letter Resume List a minimum of 3 professional references in the application with contact information included.
Search Chair Name	Melissa Blocker
Search Chair Email	blockermg@appstate.edu
Applicant Pool Preference	External (Post on the Web)

Departmental Information

Quick Link	https://appstate.peopleadmin.com/postings/51339
Posting Number	201502903P