Paralegal at Alpine School District in American Fork, UT

Paralegal 250 Day Contract and Benefits Lane B-F on the Exempt Salary Schedule

This is a temporary position with Alpine School District ending 6/30/2027

Hours a day: 8 Hourly rate: $32.46 - $38.92 depending on qualifications and experience

Contact Information:

• Name: Kraig Brinkerhoff
• Phone: 801-610-8545
• Email: kbrinkerhoff@alpinedistrict.org

The job of Paralegal is done for the purpose/s of acting as a support between the district, board, and legal department; assisting with all aspects of the district's investigation process; supporting the coordination and facilitation of personnel investigations, work accommodation and trainings related to Human Resources topics; and assisting with district functions, meetings, educational and student matters, and personnel matters.

Essential Functions:

• Acts as a support between school district, parents and/or community, employees, and law firm for the purpose of identifying issues, developing recommendations, and enhancing communication.
• Assists the Legal department (e.g. court and administrative proceedings, interviews, investigations, compiling data, providing relevant information, scheduling interviews, scheduling meetings,, etc.) for the purpose of providing information and general support; collecting evidence; and gathering additional information.
• Composes independently, written communication to employees, parents, and law firms containing confidential and sensitive information for the purpose of providing written documentation and ensuring timely completion within District guidelines.
• Coordinates correspondence (e.g. investigative and work accommodation letters, reports, etc.) for the purpose of ensuring accurate historical documentation.
• Maintains a variety of confidential and non-confidential, manual, and electronic documents, files, and records (e.g. settlement agreements, public records requests, EEOC cases, DFEH Cases,, etc.) for the purpose of documenting activities and providing up-to-date information and/or historical reference in accordance with established guidelines and legal requirements.
• Manages payroll entry (e.g. staff on administrative leave and non-paid suspension, etc.) for the purpose of ensuring implementation of special payroll documentation.
• Participates in a variety of trainings/workshops (e.g. district trainings, GRAMA/RIM, compliance with accommodations, California Labor Law Management, guidelines for FMLA,, etc.) for the purpose of increasing skills in specialized area; gathering information required to perform functions; and ensuring optimal best practices.
• Prepares a wide variety of complex documents including confidential documents (e.g. union contracts, board approved changes or updates on union contracts, closed session items for board agenda, statement of charges for discipline aspects, memos, correspondence, pleadings, etc.) for the purpose of documenting activities, meeting compliance requirements, providing audit references, and/or providing supporting materials for requested actions.
• Prepares for and attends meetings (e.g. policy committee meetings and other related meetings as assigned, etc.) for the purpose of gathering information and maintaining as official records that may be relevant and safeguarding confidential information.
• Prepares materials related to investigations and compiles data (e.g. transmitting requested student and personnel information to outside legal counsel,, etc.) for the purpose of supporting the Employee and Labor Relations Manager and Specialist with all aspects of the District investigation processes.
• Prepares written materials (e.g. reports, memos, letters, forms, etc.) for the purpose of documenting activities, providing written reference, and/or conveying information.
• Processes employee and student related subpoenas, documents, light-duty assignments for the purpose of ensuring implementation of all employee labor and relations requirements.
• Provides clerical support as assigned (e.g. copying, filing, scanning, etc.) for the purpose of ensuring efficient daily operation of Department.
• Researches applicable state and federal employment, labor and compliance laws and requirements for the purpose of ensuring knowledge of accurate and updated information.
• Responds to incoming calls and handles correspondence for a variety of topics (e.g. Board policies and regulations, District practices, Joint Resolutions, labor contracts, public records requests,, etc.) for the purpose of providing triage level of support regarding District matters.
• Reviews a variety of information (e.g. contracts, resolutions, other legal documents, etc.) for the purpose of ensuring completeness and accuracy.
• Supports the District Legal Counsel, district departments, and schools (e.g. interview process, emails, Zoom meeting schedules, selection panel, testing, interview questions, etc.) for the purpose of assisting in the performance of their work activities.

Requirements:

• age 16+
• High school diploma or equivalent.