Fxd Elder Law Paralegal, Law Clinic

Gonzaga University, United States

Updated: over 1 year ago
Location: Spokane, WASHINGTON
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Who We Are
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Our diverse selection of benefits is part of Gonzaga’s commitment to care for and meet the needs of our employees and their families. The University provides full-time employees in their first year: a PPO Medical plan administered by Premera Blue Cross, employer-paid dental programs through Delta Dental, vision coverage through VSP, employer-paid Life Insurance, and optional employee-paid Life Insurance through Lincoln Financial, TIAA 403(b) Retirement plan including free onsite financial planning and advising, Employee Assistance Program through Supportlinc, Zagfit Wellness program with access to GU’s onsite fitness center and Spokane Transit Authority (STA) bus passes. Additionally, full-time (40 hours per week) staff employees accrue 4 hours of sick time per pay period (pro-rated for less than 40 hours/week), vacation time starting at 5 hours per pay period (pro-rated for less than 40 hours/week) and 17 paid holidays. Additional benefits such as Long Term Disability and Tuition Waivers are available after the first year of employment.
Position Title Fxd Elder Law Paralegal, Law Clinic
Posting Number S1904P
Department Clinical Law Program
Work Schedule
M-F, 8:00 a.m. to 5:00 p.m.
Employment Status Fixed-Term
Temporary or Fixed-Term Assignment End Date 12/31/2023
Hours per Week 40
Months per Year 12
Job Purpose
Performs Paralegal duties for the Elder Law Clinic and other clinics in the Gonzaga Law School – Clinical Legal Programs. Assists the Elder Law Clinical faculty member and law students in performing a broad range of administrative duties, including grant application and reporting.
Minimum Salary 49265
Salary Midpoint 57959
Maximum Salary 66652


Essential Functions


Essential Function Category Title Administrative Support
% of time for section 50%
Function Details
  • Performs a wide range of complex paralegal duties requiring independent judgment and initiative on assignments that are sensitive in nature
  • Perform complex word processing tasks such as complex court pleadings, briefs, letters.
  • Manages correspondence for various clinics
  • Maintains professional and accurate records including confidential reports and information, both in electronic and written format
  • Scheduling of appointments, calendars, meetings, travel and other events, including the procurement of logistical needs
  • Communicates with clients regarding intake and case maintenance
Essential Function Category Title Grant Reporting
% of time for section 20%
Function Details
  • Prepare grant reports and grant and periodic statistical reports and annual grant renewal applications.
  • Use spreadsheet database software for related grants.
Essential Function Category Title Legal Wordprocessing
% of time for section 20%
Function Details
  • Ensures that legal documents are prepared according to established formats and court procedures.
  • Checks legal citations and references, ensures that legal documents are prepared in accordance with established formats.
  • Files documents electronically in various courts.


Other Functions


Other Functions
Assists supervising attorneys with ongoing projects.
Incumbent may represent the department on University-wide committees or projects as assigned and approved by the supervisor.


University Competencies


University Work Values
Promoting Excellence in Academic Endeavors and Professional Practice
• Fostering intellectual depth, competence, reflection, and creativity in pursuing exemplary, rather than satisfactory, outcomes
Sharing Responsibility for Mission Identity and Leadership
• Making a personal commitment to learn about Gonzaga’s mission, discovering ways to contribute individually and collaboratively to our distinctive learning and research community
Affirming a Commitment to Human Dignity
• Engaging one another with profound respect, professionalism, and cura personalis while supporting one another’s continued learning, development, and maximizing of potential
Advancing a Culture of Inclusiveness
• Developing cultural fluencies and global awarenesses, and practicing habits that enable us to value, recruit, and support community members from historically underrepresented backgrounds
Caring for Our Common Home and Integral Ecology
• Growing ecological awareness of and respect for the interconnectedness of human and non-human life, and the need to develop and practice habits that are mutually beneficial to all life
Cultivating Individual and Community Accountability
• Demonstrating mutual commitment to our shared project by holding ourselves and others responsible for actions, expecting appropriate behavior, and aligning activities with ethical and professional standards


Qualifications/Knowledge Required/Years Experience Required


Degree Required Vocational, Associates, Technical Degree
Certifications and/or Licensures required
Paralegal Certificate
Knowledge Required Specialist Knowledge in field
Years Experience Required 5-7.99 years
Minimum Qualifications
  • Vocational, Associates, or Technical degree; equivalent work experience may be substituted for the educational requirement on a year-to-year basis
  • Understanding of general legal concepts
  • Proficient in word processing
  • Strong organization skills
Desired 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 / Environmental Qualifications
  • The position performs work in an office environment and is essentially a sedentary position. Most functions are performed sitting.
  • There may be some amount of time standing, stopping, kneeling, bending, crouching or lifting (maximum of 25 pounds).
  • This job will require wrist and hand movement due to the need for keyboarding.
  • This job will require the ability to move about campus and to drive to the courthouse, clients’ residences, and law firms, using own vehicle.


Posting Detail Information


Open Date 12/08/2022
Close Date
Open Until Filled Yes
Application Review Begins On 12/15/2022
Special Instructions to Applicants
EEO Statement
Gonzaga University is a Jesuit, Catholic, humanistic institution, and is therefore interested in candidates who will contribute to its distinctive mission. Gonzaga University is a committed EEO/AA employer and diversity candidates are encouraged to apply. All qualified applicants will receive consideration for employment without regard to their disability status and/or protected veteran status. Applicants with disabilities needing reasonable accommodations to complete the application or hiring process should contact Human Resources (509) 313-5996.
Clery Statement
Jeanne Clery Disclosure of Campus Security Policy and Campus Crime Statistics
The safety of all members of the campus community is of vital concern to Gonzaga University. Information regarding crime prevention advice, the law enforcement authority of Campus Security, policies concerning the reporting of any crimes which occurred on the campus (and other specified locations), other security and safety-related policies, as well as the crime statistics for the most recent 3-year period may be found in the Campus Safety and Security Guide and Annual Fire Safety Report. The Gonzaga-In-Florence Safety & Security Guide is also available.
A copy of the report can be found online at www.Gonzaga.edu/Clery . A paper copy of the Campus Safety & Security Guide and Annual Fire Safety Report or the Gonzaga-In-Florence Safety & Security Guide may be obtained by contacting the Student Development Office on main campus, College Hall 120. The Florence Guide may also be obtained on the Florence campus in room 105.

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