Job Description

Creighton University in Omaha, NE is seeking to hire a Bilingual Paralegal or Legal Assistant to become a part of our team.  Will consider full or part time hours. This position supports The Milton R. Abrahams Legal Clinic. Must be able to work day hours (M-F 8-5). This hourly position is paid by extramural funds. 
 

Responsibilities:

Drafting, formatting, and proof-reading correspondence, pleadings, contracts, and other documents.

Maintaining and monitoring assigned files and deadlines.

Coordinating and supporting attorneys at client meetings.

Performing legal and non-legal research.

Translating written legal documents, correspondence, and other documents (Spanish/English).

Assisting clients, scheduling appointments, answering phones, handling mail, email, and calendar inquiries.

 

Qualifications:

Bachelor’s degree and two years of paralegal experience OR Associate’s Degree and Paralegal Certificate with 3 years of experience. 

Ability to utilize advanced features of Competency in Microsoft applications including Word, Excel, Outlook, as well as other software.

The ability to communicate professionally in both written and verbal form.

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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