About the role
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 (Hybrid). 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 $115,440 per year, commensurate with qualifications and experience.
Work Arrangements
This is a 3/2 hybrid position, where the paralegal will work in-person at the Chancellor’s Office, Long Beach three days per week, and remotely two days per week. The incumbent is required to work in-person on certain dates at management’s discretion.
Premium Benefits
Comprehensive Health, Dental, and Vision Benefits
Generous vacation plan
15 paid holidays a year
Tuition waiver education program (also applies to eligible family members)
Membership in the California Public Employees Retirement System (PERS)
More details here: Comprehensive Benefits Package
Classification
Paralegal
Position Information
The California State University, Office of the Chancellor, is seeking a Paralegal (Hybrid) to be responsible for assisting Office of General Counsel attorneys, the Assistant Vice Chancellor and Chief of Staff and the Paralegal Supervisor in their professional work involving the full range of legal issues confronting the CSU.
Responsibilities
Under the general direction of the Paralegal Supervisor, the Paralegal (Hybrid) will:
-Assist the General Counsel, Deputy General Counsel, University and Litigation Counsel, Assistant Vice Chancellor & Chief of Staff, and the Paralegal Supervisor in their efforts to provide legal services to the Board of Trustees, the Chancellor’s Office and all 22 universities.
-Assist Office of General Counsel attorneys with various specialty areas within the office -- e.g., Public Records Act requests, unlawful detainers, stop notice administration, subpoena review, student loan bankruptcy proceedings, small claims court filing and appearances, Pitchess motions, improper use of the CSU name, Title IX, Legislation, emergency health and safety, athletics, and database management.
-Provide paralegal support for appeals, hearings, arbitrations and trials. This includes preparing materials, exhibits and filings with the proper agency.
-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.
-Knowledge of federal, state, and local court rules, including but not limited to court calendaring and e-filing/e-service.
-Respond or coordinate the Office of General Counsel’s response to specialty-related Public Act Requests, and coordinate or assist campuses in their responses. This includes providing guidance to Chancellor’s Office employees and campus clients.
-Work with the Chancellor’s Office Records Access Officer on requests as appropriate.
-Manage and maintain relevant databases.
-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 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 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 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, and trial experience is strongly preferred.
-Experience with NetDocs, eCounsel, Westlaw and e-discovery is strongly preferred.
-Proficiency with Microsoft Office is required.
-Public agency experience is a plus.
-Higher education experience is a plus.
-Some travel may be required.
Application Period
Priority consideration will be given to candidates who apply by September 23, 2026. 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
Consistent with California law and federal civil rights laws, the CSU provides equal opportunity in education and employment without unlawful discrimination or preferential treatment based on race, sex, color, ethnicity, or national origin. 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.
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