Paralegal Position Available In Watauga, North Carolina

Paralegal
Appalachian State University
in Boone, NC

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Full-Time

Salary:

$51,285 – $62,606

Posted:

06/09/2025

Application Due:

06/29/2025

Category:

Legal Affairs Paralegal 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.

Work Schedule/Hours:

Monday-Friday, 8:00 am – 5:00 pm

Anticipated Hiring Range:

$51,285 – $62,606

Closing Date:

6/29/2025 To apply, visit https://appstate.peopleadmin.com/postings/51340 Appalachian State University is an Affirmative Action/Equal Opportunity Employer. The University does not discriminate in access to its educational programs and activities, or with respect to hiring or the terms and conditions of employment, on the basis of race, color, national origin, religion, sex, gender identity and expression, political affiliation, age, disability, veteran status, genetic information or sexual orientation. jeid-ecbc5e0af378a44b923d7340738a4dcd
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