Paralegal

Description

Job Summary

Provides paralegal support as directed by Records Manager.  Assists with paralegal support to Legal Services provided by the Attorney General’s Office and other legal support as directed by the Records Manager.

Minimum Qualifications

EDUCATION/TRAINING

• Associates Degree, or equivalent work experience in a legal setting 

 EXPERIENCE

• One year experience in legal office as paralegal or legal assistant.

KNOWLEDGE:

• Areas of Law: Contract, Government, Tax, Insurance, Employment, Corporate, Relevant federal and state law, Regulatory compliance

SKILLS:

• Personal Computer
• MS Office – Intermediate level

ABILITIES:

• Work without direction
• Exercise judgment and make decisions
• Establish efficient working relationships with all functional areas of the company
• Recognize and understand key issues
• Quickly become familiar with UTA policies and procedures and local ordinances

This job requires regular and predictable attendance.

Pay Rate: $26.202 per hour   

UTA’s benefits package for full-time administrative employees includes:

• Health, dental, vision, life/AD&D, short-term and long-term disability insurance (eligible after 30 days of employment), with Flexible Spending and Dependent Care accounts.
• Health and Wellness Clinics for on-site medical care at no cost to employees, spouses, and dependent children.
• 22 days of accrued paid time off (13 vacation days and 9 sick days), which increases with tenure at UTA
• 10 paid holidays and two paid (2) floating holidays per year.
• Retirement options - Pension Plan with 5-year vesting schedule and 457 Contribution Plan, available for immediate contributions and company matching.
• Generous tuition reimbursement for higher education, available for both bachelor’s and master’s degree.
• Training, development, and career advancement opportunities.
• Paid parental leave for birth, adoption, and child placement (after 12 months of employment).
• Free transit passes for employee, spouse, and dependent children.
• Employee assistance program – includes counseling, legal services, financial planning, etc.
• UTA Well – a comprehensive wellness program designed to support employees and dependents in their health and wellness goals.
• Free on-site fitness facilities and discounted membership to VASA Fitness.