Chancellor's Office Statement

Join our team at the California State University, Office of the Chancellor, and make a difference in providing access to higher education. We are currently seeking experienced candidates for the position of Paralegal – Civil Rights. The CSU Chancellor's Office, located on the waterfront adjacent to the Aquarium of the Pacific in downtown Long Beach, is the headquarters for the nation's largest and most diverse system of higher education. The CSU Chancellor's Office offers a premium benefit package that includes outstanding vacation, health, and dental plans; a fee waiver education program; membership in the California Public Employees Retirement System (PERS); and 15 paid holidays a year.

Salary

The anticipated salary hiring range is up to $9,162 per month, commensurate with qualifications and experience.

The salary range for this classification is $4,348 to $10,845 per month.

Classification

Paralegal

Position Information

The California State University, Office of the Chancellor, is seeking a Paralegal – Civil Rights to be responsible for assisting Office of General Counsel civil rights attorneys in their professional work involving the full range of legal issues confronting the CSU. This position is focused on federal and state anti-discrimination laws such as Title IX, sexual harassment, sexual misconduct, protected status discrimination, harassment and retaliation. The incumbent will be expected to develop subject matter expertise and contribute to the mission of the CSU.

Responsibilities

Under the general direction of the Paralegal Supervisor, the Paralegal – Civil Rights will:

-Assist the Civil Rights University Counsels in their efforts to provide legal services to the Chancellor’s Office and throughout the CSU system.

-Assist Office of General Counsel attorneys with various specialty areas within the office -- e.g., Public Records Act requests, Title IX, subpoena review, small claims court filing and appearances and database management.

-Provide paralegal support for appeals, hearings, arbitrations and trials. This includes preparing materials, exhibits and filings with the proper agency.

-Knowledge of Federal, State and local rules, including but not limited to court calendaring and e-filing/e-service.

-Respond or coordinate CSU’s response to civil rights-related Public Act Requests, and coordinate or assist campuses in their responses.

-Manage and maintain relevant databases.

-Conduct research, draft documents, assist with gathering, organizing, and analyzing documents and other information, prepare charts, reports, graphs, summaries, and PowerPoint presentations, and respond to various requests. Maintain knowledge of applicable federal, state, and local laws.

-Develop expertise areas related to gender/sex and other protected status Civil Rights, including nondiscrimination, harassment and retaliation laws, policies, best practices, strategies, resources, initiatives, and compliance.

-Interact with various constituents within the Office of General Counsel, CSU, and the public.

-Work with, delegate assignments, and provide feedback for support staff.

-Other duties as assigned.

The civil rights paralegal is a non-exempt employee and is required to work under the supervision of the Paralegal Supervisor, attorneys and the Assistant Vice Chancellor and Chief of Staff with a significant amount of independence. Using their own judgment and knowledge, they are expected to determine the most appropriate approach to the subject assigned and allocate time and resources to the completion of the required work accordingly.

The civil rights paralegal reports to the Paralegal Supervisor, who is responsible for their evaluation and jointly supervises their work with the attorneys. They are expected to contribute to the mission of the office and may, from time to time, be asked to assume responsibilities outside of their principal functions.

Qualifications

This position requires:

-The civil rights paralegal is required to have a Bachelor’s degree and a paralegal certificate from an ABA-approved paralegal program.

-Minimum seven years of recent and relevant paralegal experience in California.

-Litigation experience is required.

-Proficiency with Microsoft Office required.

-Some travel may be required.

Preferred Qualifications

-Trial experience is strongly preferred.

-Experience with NetDocs, eCounsel, and Westlaw strongly preferred.

-Public agency experience is a plus.

-Higher education experience is a plus.

Application Period

Priority consideration will be given to candidates who apply by April 9, 2024. Applications will be accepted until the job posting is removed.

How To Apply

Please click "Apply Now" to complete the California State University, Chancellor's Office online employment application.

Equal Employment Opportunity

The university is an Equal Opportunity Employer and does not discriminate against persons on the basis of race, religion, color, ancestry, age, disability, genetic information, gender, gender identity, gender expression, marital status, medical condition, National origin, sex, sexual orientation, covered veteran status, or any other protected status. Reasonable accommodations will be provided for qualified applicants with disabilities who self-disclose by contacting the Senior Human Resources Manager at (562) 951-4070.

Title IX

Please view the Notice of Non-Discrimination on the Basis of Gender or Sex and Contact Information for Title IX Coordinator at: https://www2.calstate.edu/titleix

E-Verify

This position requires new hire employment verification to be processed through the E-Verify program administered by the Department of Homeland Security, U.S. Citizenship and Immigration Services (DHSUSCIS)' in partnership with the Social Security Administration (SSA).

If hired, you will be required to furnish proof that you are legally authorized to work in the United States. The CSU Chancellor’s Office is not a sponsoring agency for staff and Management positions (i.e., H1-B VISAS).

COVID19 Vaccination Policy

Per the CSU COVID-19 Vaccination Policy, it is strongly recommended that all Chancellor’s Office employees who are accessing office and campus facilities follow COVID-19 vaccine recommendations adopted by the U.S. Centers for Disease Control and Prevention (CDC) and the California Department of Public Health (CDPH) applicable to their age, medical condition, and other relevant indications.

CSU Out of State Employment Policy

California State University, Office of the Chancellor, as part of the CSU system, is a State of California Employer. As such, the University requires all employees upon date of hire to reside in the State of California. As of January 1, 2022, the CSU Out-of-State Employment Policy prohibits the hiring of employees to perform CSU-related work outside the state of California.

Background

The Chancellor's Office policy requires that the selected candidate successfully complete a full background check (including a criminal records check) prior to assuming this position.