Career Center OpeningsParalegal Subsidiary Governance, Organon Jersey City, NJ Full-Time Apply online at https://jobs.organon.com/us/en/job/R516652/Subsidiary-Governance-Paralegal-HYBRID?utm_campaign=AAFPE. • Provide entity compliance support for U.S. and international subsidiaries, including preparation of corporate documents, due diligence, record keeping, and preparation of government and agency filings;• Prepare and file all documents for formation/dissolution of subsidiaries, including articles of incorporation, bylaws, articles/certificates of dissolution, and board and stockholder minutes and consents;• Coordinate with teams across the organization (both U.S. and internationally), including within the Office of the Corporate Secretary, Office of the General Counsel, Business Development, Finance, Treasury, Tax, HR, and business and commercial teams, on an as-needed basis;• Handle ongoing subsidiary needs, including coordination of, and preparation of documents for, each subsidiary’s annual meeting, changes in directors and officers, and declarations of dividends;• Manage corporate compliance, qualifications, and registrations for domestic and international subsidiaries, and coordinate with external parties regarding preparation and filing of annual returns, foreign qualifications, licenses, and other documentation;• Coordinate with inside and outside counsel regarding documentation of corporate actions and ensure compliance with company practices and procedures;• Manage a comprehensive subsidiary governance and compliance calendars, databases, records, and document templates to facilitate risk management and compliance with state and local requirements;• Ensure corporate minute books and records are maintained in proper order and in compliance with local law;• Support subsidiary compliance and governance aspects of commercial transactions, financings, and business development / M&A transactions;• Assist in responding to requests for information and documents from our internal and external auditors, regulators, partners, and other stakeholders;• Provide oversight relating to the Company’s annual reporting obligations, service of process, and the Company’s external vendor relationships; and• Make recommendations regarding standardized and best practices to facilitate streamlined processes, procedures and policies, or implementation of new policies and/or procedures to improve workflow. posted 04/06/2023 (30 days) Litigation Paralegal, Zanes Law Injury Lawyers Phoenix, Arizona Full-Time Apply online at https://zaneslawllc.apscareerportal.com/j/01p6xi3. Zanes Law Injury Lawyers in Phoenix, AZ has an opening for a Litigation Paralegal to work with both our team's Trial Attorneys and Senior Trial Attorneys. Currently, our litigation team consists two attorneys who each have 25-years of litigation results and both have a proven track record or seven-figure case resolutions and one attorney with approximately 20 years of experience working on million dollar cases. Each of our litigation attorneys have individually recovered seven-figure case resolutions either at our firm or prior to joining Zanes Law. We regularly litigate large value civil rights cases, wrongful death cases, and catastrophic injury cases. The minimum qualifications that we are currently looking for is a paralegal who is skilled at deposition preparation, medical records summarization, preparing arbitration and trial notebooks, preparing pleadings, and handling the discovery and disclosure process on Tier 2 and Tier 3 trial cases. Applicants should be skilled at handling files with a value $100,000 and 500,000. posted 03/31/2023 (30 days) Legal Case Assistant, Habeas Corpus Resource Center San Francisco, CA Full-Time Apply online at https://www.hcrc.ca.gov/hiring.html. The Habeas Corpus Resource Center (HCRC), located in San Francisco, has an exciting opportunity for a Legal Case Assistant in an entity that provides legal representation to individuals who have been sentenced to death in California. The HCRC represents individuals on death-row in post-conviction proceedings in state and federal courts and provides resources to private appointed counsel in capital post-conviction proceedings. The HCRC has an authorized staff of 86 people, including 34 attorneys. Additional information about the HCRC can be found at www.hcrc.ca.gov.Case assistants provide varied administrative support to office staff members, work on special projects, and perform other administrative and resource-related work. Case Assistant is an entry-level class. Case assistants are trained to support case teams (composed of attorneys, paralegals, and investigators) and to support information resource development and office docketing functions (such as making sure case deadlines are calendared and correspondence to and from the courts is distributed and filed). As they gain experience, case assistants exercise greater independence in performing their job duties and may have opportunities for promotion. posted 03/28/2023 (30 days) Assistant Professor of Criminal Justice (Legal Studies), Auburn University at Montgomery Montgomery, Alabama Full-Time Apply online at https://www.jobs.aum.edu/postings/6003. Auburn University at Montgomery invites applications for a full-time, Assistant Professor of Criminal Justice to teach in the Legal Studies program. A Juris Doctorate is the required degree for this position. Candidates must currently be licensed to practice law in the United States, preferably in the state of Alabama. Law practice experience as well as prior work experience with paralegals are also required. Experience with American Bar Association paralegal program approval process is preferred. Candidates should demonstrate potential for excellence in teaching, scholarly research, and service to community and/or profession. We are committed to building and sustaining an inclusive and equitable working and learning environment for all students, staff, and faculty. We believe every member on our team enriches our diversity by exposing us to a broad range of ways to understand and engage with the world, identify challenges, and to discover, design, and deliver solutions. Prospective candidates will help further the institutional goals of promoting equity, diversity, and inclusivity. AUM has an official 4/3 teaching load. Faculty with ongoing scholarship and publication usually receive a course release for a normal 3/3 load. Internal funding and professional improvement leave to support scholarship are available. The successful applicant must be committed to educational equity in a multicultural setting and to promoting and fostering a learning environment that is supportive of individuals from diverse backgrounds and with diverse perspectives. The Department of Criminal Justice includes six full-time faculty. We offer a Criminal Justice major with an optional Legal Studies Concentration, a Master of Science in Criminal Justice, a Master of Science in Homeland Security and Emergency Management, and minors in Law Enforcement, Corrections, Juvenile Justice, Security Administration, and Legal Studies. Our Legal Studies Program is ABA-approved. AUM is the metropolitan campus of Auburn University with approximately 5,300 students and200 faculty in five academic colleges: Liberal Arts and Social Sciences, Nursing and Health Sciences, Sciences, Business, and Education. Located in the state capital, AUM serves a diverse student body including traditional and non-traditional students. Montgomery offers diverse cultural and recreational opportunities including the Alabama Shakespeare Festival, world-class museums, Civil Rights Memorial, the National Memorial for Peace and Justice, a ballet company, a natural habitat zoo, a chamber music society, an independent film theater, and the Montgomery Biscuits baseball team. Further Montgomery is the home of the Southern Poverty Law Center and Equal Justice Initiative. How to Apply: Visit https://www.jobs.aum.edu/postings/6003 and complete an online application. Completed applications must include, 1) cover letter indicating qualifications, 2) curriculum vitae, 3) statement on teaching and research philosophies, 4) evidence of research, publication and teaching effectiveness, 5) transcripts (official transcripts will be required at time of hire), and 6) contact information for at least three professional references (will be contacted for final candidates only). Review of applicants will begin immediately with priority given to applications received by April 1, 2023. While the position will remain open until filled, AUM reserves the right once interviewing has begun to stop accepting applications. Contact Dr. Don Chon, Search Committee Chair, at [email protected] with any questions. Auburn University at Montgomery is an equal opportunity employer committed to excellence through diversity; therefore, we encourage applications from historically underrepresented groups, veterans, and individuals with disabilities. About the University/College Auburn University at Montgomery is a comprehensive, public institution located in Alabama’s capital city. Enrollment is approximately 5,000 students. The AUM College of Liberal Arts and Social Sciences prepares our students to solve societal issues, to understand and address problems facing our justice and legal infrastructures, to be informed and participate in politics and analyze economic trends in our society and around the globe. Diversity is a core value at AUM. We are committed to building and sustaining an inclusive and equitable working and learning environment for all students, staff, and faculty. We believe every member on our team enriches our diversity by exposing us to a broad range of ways to engage with the world, identify challenges, and to discover, design, and deliver solutions. Prospective candidates will help further the institutional goals of promoting equity, diversity, and inclusivity. posted 03/09/2023 (30 days) Assistant Teaching Professor of Legal Studies, University of Wisconsin-Superior Superior, Wisconsin Full-Time Apply online at https://www.uwsuper.edu/hr/employment/assistant-teaching-professor-legal-studies-criminal-justice-program_employment5266558. POSITION: Assistant Teaching Professor: Legal Studies-Criminal Justice Program, 100%, Instructional Academic Staff, Renewable, 9-month Appointment, 1 Vacancy DUTIES: Legal Studies/Criminal Justice Program MissionAs the premiere and only four year Legal Studies and Criminal Justice Program in the Northland region, we are dedicated to preparing students for careers and advanced studies in the areas of law, criminal justice, and beyond. The program recognizes the inherent value of a liberal arts education combined with quality pre-professional and professional education. Through both applied and theoretical knowledge in Humanities and Social Science, we help our students think critically, communicate clearly, read and understand texts, appreciate multiple perspectives, and recognize their responsibility as public service professionals and citizens of this world. The program is committed to intentional community engagement and transformative learning experiences with real world application for our students.• Instruction of 12 credits or their equivalent per semester in the legal studies/criminal justice curriculum, using a variety of modalities (on- campus, on-line, hybrid).• Student advisement.• Advisement to student organizations as needed by the program, such as Mock Trial and Pre-Law Society.• Service to the program and department.• Contributes to the development of scholarly work• Engagement in professional and public service. REQUIRED QUALIFICATIONS INCLUDE:• Juris Doctorate (J.D.)• Higher education teaching experience.• Experience teaching or learning in an online environment.• Demonstrated ability to effectively work with people from different cultural backgrounds, including those associated with race, ethnicity, national origin, religion, socioeconomic status, age, gender, disability, sexual orientation, and other aspects of human diversity.This position is currently ineligible for H1-B sponsorship. A qualification for this position includes independent eligibility to work within the United States upon hire date. DESIRABLE QUALIFICATIONS INCLUDE:• Professional practice experience in a justice setting such as courts, courtroom work, processes and/or research.• Willingness to engage in community partnerships and demonstrated connections to potential law or criminal justice regional partners;• Familiarity with and willingness to teach using traditional pre-law pedagogical methods including IRAC.The successful candidate will be dynamic, energetic, creative, and engaging. The successful candidate will demonstrate commitment to the public liberal arts mission. The successful candidate must be committed to the highest ethical standards and demonstrate effective leadership and teamwork skills. Candidates that demonstrate a commitment to inclusive excellence and diversity are especially encouraged to apply. SALARY & BENEFITS: Salary range for this position is: $49,000 - $54,000 annually. Specific benefit information can be found here. A snap-shot of benefits offered for this position include:Paid Time Off:- 96 hours of Sick Leave- Legal holidays that fall within the Academic Year State Group Health Insurance Plans:- Health Plan, High Deductible, or Access Plans available- Flexible Spending or Health Savings Accounts Access to Additional Insurance:- Dental- Vision- Life- Income Continuation Retirement Plans Through Wisconsin Retirement System:- 6.80% contribution with employer match- Vested at 5 years (must meet eligibility requirements) STARTING DATE: August 28, 2023 ADDITIONAL INFORMATION: For additional information about UW-Superior, visit www.uwsuper.edu;For additional information about this position, contact search support Michelle Seiler at [email protected] posted 02/01/2023 (30 days) Assistant Professor of Legal Studies, University of Wisconsin-Superior Superior, Wisconsin Full-Time Apply online at https://www.uwsuper.edu/hr/employment/assistant-professor-in-legal-studies_employment5206127. Tenure Track Assistant Professor of Legal Studies, Department of Human Behavior, Justice and Diversity DUTIES:• Instruction of 12 credits or their equivalent per semester in the legal studies/criminal justice curriculum, using a variety of modalities (on- campus, on-line, hybrid).• Student advisement.• Advisement to student organizations as needed by the program, such as Mock Trial and Pre-Law Society.• Service to the University, including program, departmental and campus committee work• Engagement in professional and public service• Engagement in research, scholarly activity and continuing education. REQUIRED QUALIFICATIONS INCLUDE:• PhD in Legal Studies, Criminal Justice, Philosophy, Political Science, or a closely related discipline• Higher education teaching experience.• Experience teaching or learning in an online environment.• Demonstrated ability to effectively work with people from different cultural backgrounds, including those associated with race, ethnicity, national origin, religion, socioeconomic status, age, gender, disability, sexual orientation, and other aspects of human diversity. DESIRABLE QUALIFICATIONS INCLUDE:• Professional practice experience in a justice setting such as courts, courtroom work, processes and/or research.• Willingness to engage in community partnerships and demonstrated connections to potential law or criminal justice regional partners;• Familiarity with and willingness to teach using traditional pre-law pedagogical methods including IRAC. SALARY: Salary range for this position is: $52,000 - $59,000 annually. Additionally, UWS offers a competitive salary and benefits package including health insurance coverage for eligible dependents. Learn more here: Faculty Benefit Summary 2023 STARTING DATE: August 28, 2023 ADDITIONAL INFORMATION: For additional information about UW-Superior, visit www.uwsuper.edu; For additional information about this position, contact search support Michelle "MJ" Seiler at [email protected]. posted 02/01/2023 (30 days) |