Title: FXD Paralegal - Social Justice Initiatives VP Area: School of Law Department: Law Academic Year on Campus Work Schedule: Fixed daytime hours Monday-Friday Telework Availability: On-campus Position FLSA Status: Non-Exempt Employee Classification: Fixed Term Staff Hours per week: 40 Months per year: 12 Fixed Term End Date (if applicable): 2026-12-31 Job Purpose Performs paralegal duties for Advocacy, Immigration, and LGBTQ+ clinics within the Center for Civil and Human Rights (CCHR) and assists with other social justice initiatives and clinics in the Gonzaga Law School. Assists the CCHR and social justice-based work of faculty members and law students and performs a broad range of administrative duties, including grant application and reporting. Essential Functions 70% - Paralegal Duties Performs paralegal duties, including but not limited to drafting and finalizing pleadings, correspondence, and other legal documents, maintains a client caseload. Performs complex administrative support work for the supervising attorneys. Assists the clinic supervisors, law clerks, and legal interns. Instructs students and faculty on court procedures and legal office procedures (e.g., network, family law software, legal forms, and timekeeping). Reviews client applications for service, including screening and responding to incoming calls and applications, interviewing clients, and makes referrals to outside agencies as needed. Interacts with law clinic students on a daily basis, providing procedural and basic legal information and guidance. Interacts with a broad range of clients and members of area agencies and the legal community. Performs all work with attention to detail, accuracy, and compliance with legal procedural requirements. Monitors Court dockets for active cases, files court pleadings as needed for active cases, and works with students on case file management and organization. Ensures that legal documents are prepared according to established formats. Checks legal citations and references, ensures that legal documents are prepared in accordance with established formats, type legal documents from note taking records, tapes, CDs, handwritten or rough-typed drafts. Acts as a liaison with grant administrators; prepares monthly and periodic statistical reports and annual grant renewal applications. 20% - Administrative support Provides general administrative support to supervising and staff attorneys and clinic manager in support of clinic and center activities. Assists in supporting clinic events and general clinic activities. 10% - Grant Reporting Prepare grant reports and grant and periodic statistical reports and annual grant renewal applications. Use spreadsheet database software for related grants. Additional Duties as Assigned by the Department Educational Requirement Vocational, Associates, or Technical Degree Years Of Related Experience Requirement 1 year In lieu of the educational qualifications, candidates may qualify with equivalent professional experience at a ratio of one year of experience for each year of required education. Certifications And/or Licensures Valid Drivers License Preferred Qualifications College course work in related field. Status as registered paralegal. Current Notary Public. Proficient in creating table of contents and table of authorities. Physical & On-Campus Requirements In-Office Presence - Ability to work on-site in typical office setting and participate in in-person meetings with colleagues: 5 days/week Standing/Sitting - Ability to remain in a stationary position for a prolonged period: Daily (>75% of time) Walking - Ability to move about on foot to accomplish tasks: Daily (>75% of time) Lifting/Carrying - Ability to move or transport objects up to a specified weight (e.g., 50 pounds): Rarely (1%-49% of time) Attention to Detail - Ability to focus on detailed tasks for extended periods: Daily (>75% of time) Problem-Solving - Ability to identify and resolve issues effectively: Daily (>75% of time) The budgeted salary range that the University reasonably expects to offer for this position: $23.12/hr-$26.00/hr Pay Range Minimum Salary (Non-Exempt): 23.12 Midpoint Salary (Non-Exempt): 28.89 Maximum Salary (Non-Exempt): 34.67 At this time, the University has suspended all new H1B visa sponsorships.