Paralegal

Company: Creighton University
Location: Omaha
Posted on: September 24, 2022

Job Description:

At Creighton, you are part of something big. Your skills and passions unite with thousands of faculty, staff and students inspired to change the world. Here, we offer meaningful work driven by a 475-year-old Jesuit tradition committed to social justice and serving others. Through this tradition, we push the boundaries on innovation. We pursue new knowledge for the betterment of society. We seek to improve our world through Catholic and Jesuit values. And it all starts with you. -- In this role you will p rovide support to attorneys and under the direction of an attorney, resolves routine legal issues. Youll also research and analyze law sources such as statutes, recorded judicial decisions, legal articles, treaties, constitutions, and legal codes to prepare legal documents, such as administrative applications and responses to administrative and regulatory inquiries. Responsibilites

• Responsible for creation or administration of legal databases.
• Responsible for employee immigration matters: speak/meet with employees, be main point of contact throughout case, explain intricate laws, timelines, and expectations, and obtain appropriate paperwork for visas from employee.
• Responsible for maintaining licensure for Arizona campus with AZ PPSE Board.
• Responsible for maintaining SARA distance education authorization.
• Provide support to the Board of Trustees and committees, disseminating agendas and supporting materials, and preparing Minutes.
• Provide oversight relative to contract management systems.
• Responsible for management of University trademarks.
• Assume a team lead role for the group. Qualifications:
  • Bachelor s degree or its equivalent required
  • 4 or more years of related experience required
  • Familiar with a variety of the fields concepts, practices, and procedures
  • Relies on experience and judgment to plan and accomplish goals Change the World From Here AAP/EEO Statement Creighton University is committed to providing a safe and non-discriminatory educational and employment environment. The University admits qualified students, hires qualified employees and accepts patients for treatment without regard to race, color, religion, sex, marital status, national origin, age, disability, citizenship, sexual orientation, gender identity, gender expression, veteran status, or other status protected by law. Its education and employment policies, scholarship and loan programs, and other programs and activities, are administered without unlawful discrimination. Disclosure Statement This description describes the general nature of work to be performed and does not include an exhaustive list of all duties, skills, or abilities required. Regular, reliable attendance is an essential function and all employees are required to follow any other job-related instructions and to perform any other job-related duties as requested by their supervisor. Employees may also be required to work in excess of normal working hours as workloads and seasonal activities necessitate. A complete description is available in the Human Resource office located at 3006 Webster Street Omaha, NE. Creighton University reserves the right to modify duties, responsibilities and activities at any time with or without notice.

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