Paralegals and Legal Assistants

Director, Technology and Partner Contracts Attorney

**General Information**

Ref #:

20240040415

Travel Amount Required:

Up to 25%

Job Type:

Regular-Full Time

Location:

Lowell - Massachusetts - United States, USA - USA - Remote

**Company Overview**

Here at UKG, our purpose is people™. Our HR, payroll, and workforce management solutions help organizations unlock happier outcomes for all. And our U Krewers, who build those solutions and support our business, are talented, collaborative, and innovative problem-solvers. We strive to create a culture of belonging and an employee experience that empowers our people – both at work and at home. Our benefits show that we care about the whole you, from adoption and surrogacy assistance to tuition reimbursement and wellness programs. Our employee resource groups provide a welcoming place to land, learn, and connect with those who share your passions and interests. What are you waiting for? Learn more at www.ukg.com/careers \#WeAreUKG

**Description & Qualifications**

Description

The Director, Technology and Commercial Transactions Attorney will report to the UKG lawyer responsible for UKG’s strategic alliance, procurement, OEM, and other inbound or non-customer agreements globally. This role is ideal for someone who has the proven skills and experience managing attorneys and other professionals, negotiating complex agreements independently, implementing processes designed to gain efficiencies, and who values collaboration.

Responsibilities:

• Manage a team of attorneys and other legal professionals negotiating, drafting, handling, and supporting various complex inbound or non-customer commercial contracts;

• Review, negotiate, draft, and advise on complex third-party SaaS, software, consulting, partner and alliance, license, and other technology-related agreements with sophisticated counter-parties;

• Lead the development of contract support processes, templates, and client facing materials that can be utilized globally;

• Analyze and counsel business stakeholders on risks, contractual obligations, and key business decisions;

• Collaborate with UKG attorneys and a broad spectrum of UKG business stakeholders at all levels within the Company on a range of matters related to UKG’s proposed and existing relationships and agreements with third-parties;

• Develop and refine processes to gain efficiencies in the third-party contracting and onboarding processes; and

• Other duties as requested by supervising attorney.

Qualifications

Basic Qualifications:

• JD degree from a US law school;

• Current member in good standing licensed to practice law in any U.S. jurisdiction;

• 8-12+ years of experience in management of a team of attorneys and other professionals in sophisticated, complex contract review and negotiation, with an emphasis on technology and/or SaaS Agreements.

Preferred Qualifications:

• Leadership experience in a large multi-national company or large law firm strongly preferred

• Experience in managing risks associated with data privacy and security in contracting

• Experience collaborating with senior business stakeholders.

• Excellent written and verbal communication skills, including legal contract drafting skills, and strong time management and problem-solving skills.

• Organized, detail oriented, and able to set and meet deadlines.

• The ability to effectively collaborate with all levels of management, including senior leadership, to drive business results.

• The ability to think strategically and advise on current and pending regulatory issues.

• A demonstrated ability to manage outside Counsel and to work efficiently and independently.

**Pay Transparency for Colorado, New York, Washington and California**

The pay range for this position in Colorado, New York, Washington and California is $174,600 to $250,000, however, base pay offered may vary depending on skills, experience, job-related knowledge and location. This position is also eligible for a short-term incentive and a long-term incentive as part of total compensation.

Information about UKG’s comprehensive benefits can be reviewed on our careers site at https://www.ukg.com/careers.

San Francisco Bay Area Pay Law

There is a different range applicable to specific work locations, within the San Francisco Bay area, the base pay range for this role in those locations is USD $174,600 to $250,000 per year.

**EEO Statement**

**Equal Opportunity Employer**

Ultimate Kronos Group is proud to be an equal opportunity employer and is committed to maintaining a diverse and inclusive work environment. All qualified applicants will receive considerations for employment without regard to race, color, religion, sex, age, disability, marital status, familial status, sexual orientation, pregnancy, genetic information, gender identity, gender expression, national origin, ancestry, citizenship status, veteran status, and any other legally protected status under federal, state, or local anti-discrimination laws.

View The EEO Know Your Rights poster (https://www.eeoc.gov/sites/default/files/2022-10/EEOC\_KnowYourRights\_screen\_reader\_10\_20.pdf) and its **supplement** .

View the Pay Transparency Nondiscrimination Provision (https://www.dol.gov/sites/dolgov/files/ofccp/pdf/pay-transp\_%20English\_formattedESQA508c.pdf)

UKG participates in E-Verify. View the E-Verify posters here (https://www.e-verify.gov/sites/default/files/everify/posters/EVerifyParticipationPoster.pdf) .

**Disability Accommodation**

For individuals with disabilities that need additional assistance at any point in the application and interview process, please email [email protected].

Summary Initial appointment is conditioned upon a satisfactory preemployment adjudication. This includes fingerprint, credit and tax checks, and drug testing. In addition, continued employment is subject to a favorable adjudication of a background investigation. As needed, additional positions may be filled using this announcement. This position is located in Phoenix, AZ. Responsibilities The United States Attorney's Office ("USAO"), District of Arizona is seeking to hire one or more attorneys experienced in civil litigation to serve as a defensive Assistant United States Attorney ("AUSA") in the Civil Division of its Phoenix, Arizona office. The USAO is responsible for representing the federal government in virtually all litigation involving violations of federal law, civil lawsuits against the government, and actions to collect judgments and restitution on behalf of victims and taxpayers. Employment with the USAO offers a unique and challenging experience for the highly motivated attorney: an opportunity to litigate a broad range of cases involving significant and complex issues on behalf of the United States in federal court. Working in the Civil Division, you will be part of a dedicated and collegial team representing the United States, its agencies and its employees in a variety of cases in the federal district courts and federal appellate courts. AUSAs in the Civil Division work on a diverse range of matters, including personal injury, medical malpractice, wrongful death and other tort actions; employment discrimination actions; immigration matters; prisoner litigation; and actions challenging governmental policies, activities and decisions. The work may also include representing the United States in Bankruptcy Court and in property-related litigation. Day-to-day responsibilities include working with client agencies to gather information, engaging in motions practice, preparing and answering discovery requests, defending and taking depositions, retaining and working with experts, negotiating settlements, trying cases, and briefing and arguing appeals. The USAO seeks a diverse complement of lawyers with a wide range of skills and experience. Hiring preferences include a strong academic record, litigation experience, outstanding organizational skills, superior legal writing and research ability, demonstrated analytical ability, excellent communication abilities, good judgment, the ability to work in a supportive and professional manner with other attorneys, support staff, and stakeholders, and a commitment to professionalism, ethics, civility, and public service. Responsibilities will increase and assignments will become more complex as your training and experience progress. Security Requirements: Initial appointment is conditioned upon a satisfactory preemployment adjudication. This includes fingerprint, credit and tax checks, and drug testing. In addition, continued employment is subject to a favorable adjudication of a background investigation. Residency Requirements: Assistant United States Attorneys generally must reside in the district to which he or she is appointed or within 25 miles thereof. See 28 U.S.C. 545 for district-specific information. Selective Service: If you are a male applicant born after December 31, 1959, you must certify that you have registered with the Selective Service System, or are exempt from having to do so under the Selective Service Law. See www.sss.gov. Requirements Conditions of Employment Qualifications Required Qualifications: Applicants must possess a J.D. Degree, be an active member of the bar (any U.S. jurisdiction), and have at least 1* year post-J.D. legal or other relevant experience. United States citizenship is required. You must meet all qualification requirements upon the closing date of this announcement. Education Applicants must possess a J.D. Degree Additional Information Salary Information: Assistant United States Attorney's pay is administratively determined based, in part, on the number of years of professional attorney experience. The range of basic pay is $75,783.00 to $177,814.00 Per Year. Other Benefits: The Department of Justice offers a comprehensive benefits package that includes, in part, paid vacation; sick leave; holidays; telework; life insurance; health benefits; and participation in the Federal Employees Retirement System. The Benefits link provides an overview of the benefits currently offered to Federal Employees. Relocation Expenses: Relocation expenses will not be authorized. This and other vacancy announcements can be found under Attorney Vacancies and Volunteer Legal Internships. The Department of Justice cannot control further dissemination and/or posting of information contained in this vacancy announcement. Such posting and/or dissemination is not an endorsement by the Department of the organization or group disseminating and/or posting the information. Travel: Occasional travel Type of Position: All initial attorney appointments to the Department of Justice are made on a 14 month (temporary) basis pending favorable adjudication of a background investigation. Applicants should familiarize themselves and comply with the relevant rules of professional conduct regarding any possible conflicts of interest in connection with their applications. In particular, please notify this Office if you currently represent clients or adjudicate matters in which this Office is involved and/or you have a family member who is representing clients or adjudicating matters in which this Office is involved so that we can evaluate any potential conflict of interest or disqualification issue that may need to be addressed under those circumstances. Political Appointees (Current and Former): Political Appointees (Current or Former): The Office of Personnel Management (OPM) must authorize employment offers made to current or former political appointees. If you are currently, or have been within the last 5 years, a political Schedule A, Schedule C or Non-Career SES employee in the Executive Branch, you must disclose this information to the HR Office. Failure to disclose this information could result in disciplinary action including removal from Federal Service. Security Requirements: Initial appointment is conditioned upon a satisfactory preemployment adjudication. This includes fingerprint, credit and tax checks, and drug testing. In addition, continued employment is subject to a favorable adjudication of a background investigation. Diversity Statement: As the federal agency whose mission is to ensure the fair and impartial administration of justice for all Americans, the Department of Justice is committed to fostering a diverse and inclusive work environment. To build and retain a workforce that reflects the diverse experiences and perspectives of the American people, we welcome applicants from the many communities, identities, races, ethnicities, backgrounds, abilities, religions, and cultures of the United States who share our commitment to public service.

Location:

2721 N Central Ave, Phoenix, Arizona 85004 United States of America

U-Haul International, Inc. seeks a full-time Corporate Paralegal with at least 2 years of relevant experience to join its Legal Department.

Responsibilities will include:

The selected candidate will play a crucial role in managing our extensive network of corporate subsidiaries. Responsibilities will include establishing and dissolving entities, maintaining entity records, and preparing annual consents, resolutions, and notices for board and committee meetings. Additionally, the role involves compiling board books, handling SEC filings for our public company, managing UCC filings and amendments, and providing periodic reports to company auditors. Other secondary duties may include, but are not limited to, assisting with corporate transactions, including real estate and fleet financings and real estate acquisitions; management of intercompany agreements; and communication with vendors, outside counsel, internal legal staff, and management. The candidate will also be regularly involved in special corporate projects and other miscellaneous tasks as-needed.

Requirements:

The ideal candidate will:

+ Have 2 or more years of relevant experience in a law firm or corporate environment.

+ Be responsive, responsible, practical, proactive, organized, and detail oriented.

+ Have outstanding verbal and written communication skills; a strong work ethic; sound judgment; and good time management habits.

+ Work well both independently and as part of a team.

+ Enjoy a fast-paced and challenging environment.

+ Be proficient with Microsoft Office Suite, CT Corporation entity related software and other research platforms. Prior experience with Legal Tracker is preferred.

Education:

+ Associate degree (or higher) or certificate in paralegal or legal studies; or the equivalent in experience.

U-Haul Offers:

+ Full Medical coverage

+ Prescription plans

+ Dental & Vision Plans

+ New indoor fitness gym

+ Gym Reimbursement Program

+ Registered Dietitian Program

+ Weight Watchers

+ Onsite medical clinic for you and your family

+ Career stability

+ Opportunities for advancement

+ Valuable on-the-job training

+ Tuition reimbursement program

+ Free online courses for personal and professional development at U-Haul University®

+ Business and travel insurance

+ You Matter Employee Assistance Program

+ Paid holidays, vacation, and sick days

+ Employee Stock Ownership Plan (ESOP)

+ 401(k) Savings Plan

+ Life insurance

+ Critical Illness/Group Accident

+ 24-hour physician available for kids

+ MetLaw Legal program

+ MetLife auto and home insurance

+ Mindset App Program

+ Discounts on cell phone plans, hotels, and more

+ LifeLock Identity Theft

+ Savvy consumer wellness programs - from health care tips to financial wellness

+ Dave Ramsey’s SmartDollar Program

+ U-Haul Federal Credit Union

+ Wellness Program

U-Haul Holding Company, and its family of companies including U-Haul International, Inc. (“U-Haul”), continually strives to create a culture of health and wellness. Consistent with applicable state law, U-Haul will not hire or re-hire individuals who use nicotine products. The states in which U-Haul will decline to hire nicotine users are: Alabama, Alaska, Arizona, Arkansas, Delaware, Florida, Georgia, Hawaii, Idaho, Iowa, Kansas, Maryland, Massachusetts, Michigan, Nebraska, Pennsylvania, Texas, Utah, Vermont, Virginia, and Washington. U-Haul has observed this hiring practice since February 1, 2020 as part of our commitment to a healthy work environment for our team.

U-Haul is an equal opportunity employer. All applicants for employment will be considered without regard to race, color, religion, sex, national origin, physical or mental disability, veteran status, or any other basis protected by applicable federal, provincial, state or local law. Individual accommodations are available on requests for applicants taking part in all aspects of the selection process. Information obtained during this process will only be shared on a need to know basis.

Intellectual Property Litigation Associate, Senior Attorney or Of Counsel (#863)

Dorsey is seeking an experienced Intellectual Property Litigation Associate, Senior Attorney, or Of Counsel to join our Boise, Denver, Minneapolis, New York, Phoenix, Salt Lake City, Seattle, or Washington D.C. office. This attorney will join a team of dedicated associates and partners in Dorsey’s growing IP Litigation Practice Group. In this role you will have the opportunity to work on complex patent, trademark, and other IP litigation matters in federal courts around the United States and possibly before the PTAB. Specifically, you will handle the following types of tasks for complex litigation matters, primarily patent litigation:

- written discovery

- brief writing

- depositions

- working with experts

- trial preparation

The following qualifications are required:

- At least four years of IP litigation attorney experience

- A JD degree from an ABA-accredited law school

- The ability to be admitted to the bar in the state of residency

- Strong communication and writing skills

Dorsey offers a collaborative and dynamic environment, with competitive compensation and excellent benefits. Our benefits are available to attorneys working 17+ hours/week along with their dependents, including spouses and domestic partners regardless of gender. Dorsey’s benefits package includes: comprehensive medical insurance with coverage for infertility, gender-affirming care, behavioral health, and access to virtual providers; dental insurance; vision insurance; 401(k) retirement savings plan; basic and optional life insurance; short and long-term disability; flexible time off; up to 15 weeks of paid parental leave with up to an additional 6-8 weeks of paid short-term disability for attorneys who give birth; paid holidays; adoption assistance; healthcare, dependent care, and transportation pre-tax reimbursement accounts; back-up child and elder care program; education and college advising program; virtual tutoring; wellbeing programs and activities; mass transit program (certain offices); travel assistance program; 24/7 employee assistance program with access to five confidential visits with a licensed counselor at no cost. Where applicable, attorneys may be eligible for a discretionary bonus and/or a productivity bonus, clerkship bonus, relocation expenses, and bar review expenses. First-year associates are also eligible for a salary advance and bar review stipend. (Some benefits are subject to eligibility criteria and may result in taxable income to the recipient.)

Dorsey values the strength that comes from a diverse and inclusive work environment. It contributes to the success of our people and our clients and enriches our experience. We believe that everyone should feel at home and part of our community.

You will receive consideration for employment without regard to race, color, creed, religion, ancestry, sex, national origin, sexual orientation, gender identity, affectional preference, disability, age, marital status, familial status, status with regard to public assistance, military or veteran status, or any other legally-protected status.

Dorsey participates in E-Verify.

About Dorsey

Clients have relied on the international law firm of Dorsey & Whitney LLP since 1912 as a trusted legal advisor and valued business partner. With locations across the United States as well as Canada, Europe and Asia, Dorsey provides an integrated, dedicated approach to its clients' legal and business needs. Dorsey’s diverse client base includes more than one-third of Fortune 100 companies.

Our lawyers apply superb legal knowledge and skills with practical wisdom and a deep understanding of business and industry. We serve clients in nearly all industries, but focus on six key industries in which we have excellent depth and a history of achieving client success:

- Banking and Financial Institutions

- Development and Infrastructure

- Energy & Natural Resources

- Food, Beverage & Agribusiness

- Healthcare

- Technology

Among Dorsey’s many distinguished alumni are U.S. Supreme Court Justice Harry Blackmun, noted law professor and scholar William Prosser, Minnesota’s first woman judge Betty Washburn, former U.S. Vice President and Ambassador to Japan Walter Mondale, U.S. Senator Amy Klobuchar, former Corporation Counsel of the City of New York Zachary Carter, and U.S. Secretary of Agriculture Tom Vilsack. Recognized for our dedication to community, Dorsey has met the ABA Law Firm Pro Bono Challenge every year since the Challenge began in 1993 by devoting more than 3% of billable hours to pro bono work.

One of our greatest strengths is a friendly, cooperative culture that values and appreciates each individual. Dorsey has received external recognition for our welcoming workplace, including:

- Mansfield Certification Plus (Diversity Lab)

- Best Law Firms for Women (National Association of Female Executives and Flex-Time Lawyers)

- 100% rating on the Corporate Equality Index (Human Rights Campaign)

- Top 100 Adoption-Friendly Workplace (Dave Thomas Foundation for Adoption)

How to Apply

Dorsey accepts online applications at http://www.dorsey.com/attorneyjobs. We do not accept application materials by mail or email except as a reasonable accommodation for qualified disabled applicants. Dorsey is committed to providing disability and religious-based reasonable accommodations, as well as menopause, pregnancy or lactation-related reasonable accommodations. If you require a reasonable accommodation during the application and hiring process, or if you have questions about a workplace reasonable accommodation, please contact us at 612-492-5033.

We are accepting applications for this position until October 18th, 2024 .

Search firms:click here (https://recruiting.dorsey.com/viRecruitSearchFirm/ReUserLogin.aspx?CompanyID=2003082978&SearchFirmREID=2) to submit candidates for consideration through our search firm portal. Please email [email protected] if you need login information for the search firm portal.

#LI-Hybrid

Summary For information and details regarding this position and to apply, visit our website at https://www.governmentjobs.com/careers/azduscourts/jobs/4651611/law-clerk-term Responsibilities The judicial law clerk to the Honorable Deborah M. Fine will perform substantive review, research and writing, and is responsible for preparing bench memos and orders on matters pending before the judge. The caseload in the jurisdiction is heavy, and deadlines demanding, requiring excellent writing and research skills as well as the ability to work efficiently and diligently to produce high quality legal documents. This is an in-person work environment; remote work should not be expected. Requirements Conditions of Employment BACKGROUND INVESTIGATION OR CLEARANCE SPECIAL REQUIREMENTS: DRUG TESTING Qualifications MINIMUM QUALIFICATIONS To qualify for the position of law clerk at salary level JSP 11, a person must be a law school graduate and have one or more of the following attributes: * Standing within the upper third of the law school class from a law school on the approved list of either the American Bar Association or the Association of American Law Schools. * Experience on the editorial board of a law review of such school. * Graduation from such a school with an LLM degree; or * Demonstrated proficiency in legal studies, which, in the opinion of the judge, is the equivalent of one of the above. Some examples of criteria which are considered to be acceptable as equivalent include: o Publication of a noteworthy article in a law school student publication or other scholarly publication; o Special high-level honors for academic excellence in law school, such as election to the Order of the Coif; o Winning of a moot court competition or membership on a moot court team that represents the law school in competition with other law schools; o Participation in the legal aid or other law school clinical program sanctioned by the law school;* or o Summer experience as a law clerk to a state or local judge or law clerk experience on a continuing basis in a private firm while attending school (i.e., working one's way through college).* *In order to receive credit, participation and experience could not have been for academic credit. This list is not all-inclusive, the determination of an acceptable equivalence rests with the appointing judge. TECHNICAL QUALIFICATIONS: Preference will be given to those applicants who have post-law school legal work experience to include litigation with intensive writing, appellate, and/or habeas experience. Demonstrated legal writing of the highest quality, excellent research skills, and experience with Westlaw are required. Education EDUCATION: Must be a law school graduate. Additional Information This job is being filled by an alternative hiring process and is not in the competitive civil service.

Summary For more information on the Department of Justice and the United States Attorneys' Offices, visit http://www.justice.gov/usao/. This position is also being announced to All U.S. Citizens and Nationals under 24-12538029-DE. Responsibilities At the full performance level, you will support Assistant United States Attorneys (AUSAs) by providing a variety of legal assistance and office support services. If selected, you will receive formal and/or on-the-job training as needed. Duties include: Examining, preparing and processing a variety of technical legal documents, e.g., complaints, motions, orders, answers, pleadings, subpoenas, and labels; Proofreading and cite checking legal briefs, memoranda, and other legal documents; Providing assistance to attorneys in trial preparation by conducting non-complex research of litigation, statutes, regulations and court cases; Assembling exhibits, affidavits, and other legal documents; Assembling and organizing files and records material for disposition or transfer to records depository; Maintaining calendar of assigned active cases; Tracking filing, hearing, and trials dates, and scheduling conference and interviews; Arranging travel by preparing itinerary and securing transportation and hotel reservations; Producing a variety of written documents and materials using a wide range of office software applications. Responsibilities will increase and assignments will become more complex as your training and experience progress. Requirements Conditions of Employment Qualifications GS-5: To be eligible at the GS-5 level, you must have: at least one year of specialized experience equivalent to the GS-4 level; or four years of education above the high school level; or a combination of both specialized experience and education as explained below. Specialized experience is defined as experience reviewing documents with legal implications for accuracy and completeness (e.g., court documents, real estate documents, contracts, insurance or benefits claims, mortgage or loan applications, tax forms, or other types of legal documents); typing and formatting correspondence and forms; maintaining file systems; and obtaining needed information from files or general reference sources. Combining Education and Experience: Successfully completed post-high school education may be used to meet the total one year of specialized experience requirement equivalent to the GS-4 grade level. Only education in excess of the first 60 semester hours (i.e., beyond the second year) is creditable toward meeting the specialized experience requirement. One full academic year of study (30 semester hours) beyond the second year is equivalent to 6 months of specialized experience. GS-6: To be eligible at the GS-6 level, you must have at least one year of specialized experience equivalent to the GS-5 level. Specialized experience is defined as experience reviewing legal documents such as complaints, motions, orders, answers, pleadings, subpoenas, and libels for completeness of factual information; retrieving and assembling information for hearing and/or trial use; researching a variety of legal sources to obtain and/or verify information; and using automated software to produce legal related reports, documents, correspondence and related materials. GS-7: To be eligible at the GS-7 level, you must have at least one year of specialized experience equivalent to the GS-6 level. Specialized experience is defined as experience providing trial support to attorneys by preparing complaints, motions, subpoenas, orders, or other hearing and/or trial documents accurately and in proper format; verifying citations and statutory references contained in legal documents; assisting with discovery, hearing or trial preparation by performing duties such as compiling trial notebooks, assembling jury instructions, and compiling witness and exhibit lists; and using software applications and legal and non-legal databases to produce legal related reports and documents, conduct factual research, develop tables of contents and indices to briefs, and prepare courtroom presentations. To be qualified, you must type at least 40 words per minute based on a 5 minute sample with three or fewer errors. (A typing test may later be required.) Interagency Career Transition Assistance Plan (ICTAP)- The ICTAP provides eligible displaced Federal competitive service employees with selection priority over other candidates for competitive service vacancies. If your agency has notified you in writing that you are a displaced employee eligible for ICTAP consideration, you may receive selection priority if: 1) this vacancy is within your ICTAP eligibility; 2) you apply under the instructions in the announcement; and 3) you are found well-qualified for this vacancy. To be well-qualified, you must satisfy all qualification requirements for the vacant position and receive a score of 85 or better on established ranking criteria. You must provide proof of eligibility to receive selection priority. Such proof may include a copy of your written notification of ICTAP eligibility or a copy of your separation personnel action form. Additional information about ICTAP eligibility is at: http://www.opm.gov/policy-data-oversight/workforce-restructuring/employee-guide-to-career-transition/. Career Transition Assistance Plan (CTAP)-The CTAP provides eligible surplus and displaced competitive service employees in the Department of Justice with selection priority over other candidates for competitive service vacancies. If your Department of Justice component has notified you in writing that you are a surplus or displaced employee eligible for CTAP consideration, you may receive selection priority if: 1) this vacancy is within your CTAP eligibility, 2) you apply under the instructions in this announcement, and 3) you are found well-qualified for this vacancy. To be well qualified, you must satisfy all qualification requirements for the vacant position and receive a score of 85 or better on established ranking criteria. You must provide a copy of your written notification of CTAP eligibility with your application. Additional information about CTAP eligibility is at http://www.opm.gov/policy-data-oversight/workforce-restructuring/employee-guide-to-career-transition/. Veterans Employment Opportunity Act (VEOA) -VEOA allows eligible veterans to apply and compete for positions announced under merit promotion procedures when the hiring agency is recruiting from outside its own workforce. To be eligible for a VEOA appointment, a veteran must be honorably separated and either a preference eligible or have substantially completed three (3) or more years of continuous active military service. If you are applying for a Merit Promotion announcement and wish to be considered under VEOA, you must submit a copy of the Member Copy 4 of your DD-214, in addition to any other required documents listed on this announcement. Special Employment Consideration - Persons with disabilities, veterans with a compensable service-connected disability of 30% or more, certain other veterans, spouses of certain members of the armed forces, and returning Peace Corps volunteers are examples of individuals who are potentially eligible for non-competitive appointments. For further information, click on the links provided below . You must specify in your online questionnaire under what authority you wish to be considered and submit appropriate documentation to verify your eligibility. Noncompetitive Appointment Authorities Links: https://www.opm.gov/policy-data-oversight/hiring-information/competitive-hiring/#url=Types-of-Appointments Education All academic degrees and coursework must be completed at a college or university that has obtained accreditation or pre-accreditation status from an accrediting body recognized by the U.S. Department of Education. For a list of schools that meet this criteria, see http://www.ed.gov OR Education completed in foreign colleges or universities may be used to meet the above education requirements if you can show that the foreign education is comparable to that received in an accredited educational institution in the United States. It is your responsibility to timely provide such evidence by submitting proof of creditability of education as evaluated by a credentialing agency with your application materials. More information may be found at http://www2.ed.gov/about/offices/list/ous/international/usnei/us/edlite-visitus-forrecog.html. All documentation must be in English or include an English translation. Additional Information Payment of relocation expenses will not be authorized. The Department of Justice offers a comprehensive benefits package that includes, in part, paid vacation; sick leave; holidays; telework; life insurance; health benefits; and participation in the Federal Employees Retirement System. Selective Service: If you are a male applicant born after December 31, 1959, you must certify that you have registered with the Selective Service System, or are exempt from having to do so under the Selective Service Law. See http://www.sss.gov/. Reasonable Accommodation Statement: Federal Agencies must provide reasonable accommodation to applicants with disabilities, where appropriate. Applicants requiring reasonable accommodation for any part of the application and hiring process should contact the hiring agency directly. Determinations on requests for reasonable accommodation will be made on a case-by-case basis. EEO Statement: The Department of Justice is committed to equal employment opportunity and providing a workplace free of discrimination and harassment for all employees and applicants. See U.S. Department of Justice Equal Employment Opportunity Policy for complete details. Diversity Statement: As the federal agency whose mission is to ensure the fair and impartial administration of justice for all Americans, the Department of Justice is committed to fostering a diverse and inclusive work environment. To build and retain a workforce that reflects the diverse experiences and perspectives of the American people, we welcome applicants from the many communities, identities, races, ethnicities, backgrounds, abilities, religions, and cultures of the United States who share our commitment to public service. Political Appointees (Current or Former): The Office of Personnel Management (OPM) must authorize employment offers made to current or former political appointees. If you are currently, or have been within the last 5 years, a political Schedule A, Schedule C or Non-Career SES employee in the Executive Branch, you must disclose this information to the HR Office. Failure to disclose this information could result in disciplinary action including removal from Federal Service.

Summary For more information on the Department of Justice and the United States Attorneys' Offices, visit http://www.justice.gov/usao/. This position is also being announced to applicants eligible to apply through Merit Staffing procedures under 24-AZ-12538030-MS Responsibilities At the full performance level, you will support Assistant United States Attorneys (AUSAs) by providing a variety of legal assistance and office support services. If selected, you will receive formal and/or on-the-job training as needed. Duties include: Examining, preparing and processing a variety of technical legal documents, e.g., complaints, motions, orders, answers, pleadings, subpoenas, and labels; Proofreading and cite checking legal briefs, memoranda, and other legal documents; Providing assistance to attorneys in trial preparation by conducting non-complex research of litigation, statutes, regulations and court cases; Assembling exhibits, affidavits, and other legal documents; Assembling and organizing files and records material for disposition or transfer to records depository; Maintaining calendar of assigned active cases; Tracking filing, hearing, and trials dates, and scheduling conference and interviews; Arranging travel by preparing itinerary and securing transportation and hotel reservations; Producing a variety of written documents and materials using a wide range of office software applications. Responsibilities will increase and assignments will become more complex as your training and experience progress. Requirements Conditions of Employment Qualifications GS-5: To be eligible at the GS-5 level, you must have: at least one year of specialized experience equivalent to the GS-4 level; or four years of education above the high school level; or a combination of both specialized experience and education as explained below. Specialized experience is defined as experience reviewing documents with legal implications for accuracy and completeness (e.g., court documents, real estate documents, contracts, insurance or benefits claims, mortgage or loan applications, tax forms, or other types of legal documents); typing and formatting correspondence and forms; maintaining file systems; and obtaining needed information from files or general reference sources. Combining Education and Experience: Successfully completed post-high school education may be used to meet the total one year of specialized experience requirement equivalent to the GS-4 grade level. Only education in excess of the first 60 semester hours (i.e., beyond the second year) is creditable toward meeting the specialized experience requirement. One full academic year of study (30 semester hours) beyond the second year is equivalent to 6 months of specialized experience. GS-6: To be eligible at the GS-6 level, you must have at least one year of specialized experience equivalent to the GS-5 level. Specialized experience is defined as experience reviewing legal documents such as complaints, motions, orders, answers, pleadings, subpoenas, and libels for completeness of factual information; retrieving and assembling information for hearing and/or trial use; researching a variety of legal sources to obtain and/or verify information; and using automated software to produce legal related reports, documents, correspondence and related materials. GS-7: To be eligible at the GS-7 level, you must have at least one year of specialized experience equivalent to the GS-6 level. Specialized experience is defined as experience providing trial support to attorneys by preparing complaints, motions, subpoenas, orders, or other hearing and/or trial documents accurately and in proper format; verifying citations and statutory references contained in legal documents; assisting with discovery, hearing or trial preparation by performing duties such as compiling trial notebooks, assembling jury instructions, and compiling witness and exhibit lists; and using software applications and legal and non-legal databases to produce legal related reports and documents, conduct factual research, develop tables of contents and indices to briefs, and prepare courtroom presentations. To be qualified, you must type at least 40 words per minute based on a 5 minute sample with three or fewer errors. (A typing test may later be required.) Interagency Career Transition Assistance Plan (ICTAP)- The ICTAP provides eligible displaced Federal competitive service employees with selection priority over other candidates for competitive service vacancies. If your agency has notified you in writing that you are a displaced employee eligible for ICTAP consideration, you may receive selection priority if: 1) this vacancy is within your ICTAP eligibility; 2) you apply under the instructions in the announcement; and 3) you are found well-qualified for this vacancy. To be well-qualified, you must satisfy all qualification requirements for the vacant position and receive a score of 85 or better on established ranking criteria. You must provide proof of eligibility to receive selection priority. Such proof may include a copy of your written notification of ICTAP eligibility or a copy of your separation personnel action form. 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**We believe in the power and joy of learning**

At Cengage Group, our employees have a direct impact in helping students around the world discover the power and joy of learning. We are bonded by our shared purpose – driving innovation that helps millions of learners improve their lives and achieve their dreams through education.

**Our culture values diversity, engagement, and discovery**

Our business is driven by our strong culture, and we know that creating an inclusive and diverse workplace is absolutely essential to the success of our company and our learners, as well as our individual well-being. We recognize the value of diverse perspectives in everything we do, and strive to ensure employees of all levels and backgrounds feel empowered to voice their ideas and bring their authentic selves to work. We achieve these priorities through inclusive programs, benefits, and initiatives that are integrated into the fabric of how we work every day. To learn more, please see https://www.cengagegroup.com/about/inclusion-and-diversity/ .

The **Sr Program and Curriculum** **Specialist** **, Certified Paralegal** will support the design and direction of ed2go Programs. Collaborating in partnership with product managers, instructional designers, content managers, and other colleagues, the successful candidate will contribute to the delivery of innovative, high-quality educational products and ensure timely support to internal and external partners.

**_** This is a part-time salaried position. Anticipated schedule of 25 hours per week **_**

**What you'll do here:**

Course Support and Development

+ Act as the liaison between Instructors and the Content maintenance team on everything from minor updates to larger comprehensive updates as appropriate for each course.

+ Perform formal reviews of course content for relevance over time and ensure our courses represent current requirements, certifications, and industry standards.

+ Work as the knowledge expert on new course developments and course spin-offs.

Product Operations Support

+ Helps facilitate the product launch process, assist new instructors, respond to queries, and support in hosting webinars.

Roadmap Planning

+ Support planning processes to ensure courses meet high-quality standards.

+ Assist in conducting competitor course reviews and collaborate with the product team to understand and predict trends and participate in refining product strategies.

+ Work closely with product managers to complete product strategy documents, identify advisory board members, and preplan for examination changes, textbooks, and changes in other course assets.

Engagement and Outreach

+ Attend internal sales training sessions to enhance employee understanding of course content and associated careers.

+ Participate in hosting webinars for prospective students to help them determine if enrolling is the right decision for them.

+ Support the Cengage Work cross-functional teams in efforts to maintain exam pass and course completion rates and obtain feedback from employers.

+ Help with B2B customer-facing presentations and engagements to foster program adoption and alignment with industry regulations.

+ Support B2B contacts for course evaluations, endorsements, advisor selection, and community outreach efforts.

Instructional Support

+ Understand instructor responsibilities and facilitate sessions for assigned students.

+ Assist in course instruction oversight by moderating discussion boards, responding to student inquiries, and providing feedback on assignments.

+ Help maintain course quality and instructor support.

+ Review survey feedback, ratings, and Discussion Area posts and communicate results and feedback to the instructors.

+ Assist in managing and relaying program details, including post-completion steps such as preparation tools for certification exams and job placement.

Team Member

+ Participate in department activities (team meetings, projects, social activities), attend "run-the-business" meetings, and embody the Cengage Ethos and Credo.

**Skills you will need here:**

+ Associate's degree in Paralegal Studies, or related field

+ Certified Paralegal (CP) or equivalent certification

+ 2-3 years' experience in a comparable professional capacity, or similar professional role

+ 0-1 years of people management experience

+ 1-2 years instructing experience in person and/or online

+ Proficiency in legal research, drafting legal documents, and case management

+ Familiarity with legal terminology and procedures

+ Strong organizational and time management skills

+ Ability to work independently and collaboratively with legal professionals, certifying bodies, or institutions.

+ Commitment to maintaining confidentiality and ethical standards.

+ Some experience creating student-facing educational content

+ Willingness and ability to learn new technologies and platforms

+ Strong teamwork capabilities and communication skills.

Nice to Have

+ Bachelor's degree in Paralegal Studies or related field

+ 1-2 years of people management experience

+ Experience in creating educational content.

+ Familiarity with current educational technologies.

+ Participation in the development of online educational materials.

Ed2go, part of Cengage Group, has empowered millions of learners looking to improve their skills, get employed, and build a career. With over 2,000 academic partners, a growing roster of corporate customers, and an expanding direct-to-consumer channel, we are looking to significantly accelerate our business to address the global skills gap. Ed2go provides a catalog of more than 1,000 online courses across a wide variety of topics and industries to Continuing Education Departments within US Colleges and Universities. These non-credit offerings enable academic partners to upskill their community, enabling people to return to employment, make career transitions, and increase their earning power!

Cengage Group is proud to be an Equal Employment Opportunity and Affirmative Action employer. We do not discriminate based upon race, color, religion, gender, gender identity or expression, sexual orientation, national origin, genetics, disability, age, veteran status, marital status, parental status, cultural background, organizational level, work styles, tenure and life experiences. Or for any other reason. You may view Cengage’s EEO/Affirmative Action Policy signed by CEO Michael Hansen (https://p.widencdn.net/pdvq6j/EEO\_Policy\_Statement\_January\_2017) and Equal Employment Opportunity is the Law notice (http://embed.widencdn.net/pdf/plus/cengage/ybs5gt19ik/eeopost-merged.pdf) by visiting their corresponding links.

Cengage Group is committed to providing reasonable accommodations for qualified individuals with disabilities in our job application procedures. If you need assistance or an accommodation due to a disability, you may contact us at [email protected] or you may call us at +1 (617) 289-7917.

**About Cengage Group**

Cengage Group, a global education technology company serving millions of learners, provides affordable, quality digital products and services that equip students with the skills and competencies needed to be job ready. For more than 100 years, we have enabled the power and joy of learning with trusted, engaging content, and now, integrated digital platforms. We serve the higher education, workforce skills, secondary education, English language teaching and research markets worldwide. Through our scalable technology, including MindTap and Cengage Unlimited, we support all learners who seek to improve their lives and achieve their dreams through education.

**The compensation range for this** **_part-time_** **position is $38,860.00 - $62,000.000**

**Compensation**

At Cengage Group, we take great pride in our commitment to providing a comprehensive and rewarding Total Rewards package designed to support and empower our employees. Click here (https://www.cengagegroup.com/news/perspectives/2024/cengage-group-total-rewards-philosophy/) to learn more about our _Total Rewards Philosophy_ .

The full base pay range has been provided for this position. Individual base pay will vary based on work schedule, qualifications, experience, internal equity, and geographic location. Sales roles often incorporate a significant incentive compensation program beyond this base pay range.

$58,300.00 - $93,200.00 USD

**Cengage Group** , a global education technology company serving millions of learners, provides affordable, quality digital products and services that equip students with the skills and competencies needed to be job ready. For more than 100 years, we have enabled the power and joy of learning with trusted, engaging content, and now, integrated digital platforms.

We serve the higher education, workforce skills, secondary education, English language teaching and research markets worldwide. Through our scalable technology, including MindTap and Cengage Unlimited, we support all learners who seek to improve their lives and achieve their dreams through education.

**Who Are We?**

Taking care of our customers, our communities and each other. That’s the Travelers Promise. By honoring this commitment, we have maintained our reputation as one of the best property casualty insurers in the industry for over 160 years. Join us to discover a culture that is rooted in innovation and thrives on collaboration. Imagine loving what you do and where you do it.

**Job Category**

Claim, Legal

**Compensation Overview**

The annual base salary range provided for this position is a nationwide market range and represents a broad range of salaries for this role across the country. The actual salary for this position will be determined by a number of factors, including the scope, complexity and location of the role; the skills, education, training, credentials and experience of the candidate; and other conditions of employment. As part of our comprehensive compensation and benefits program, employees are also eligible for performance-based cash incentive awards.

**Salary Range**

$65,600.00 - $108,200.00

**Target Openings**

2

**What Is the Opportunity?**

This position performs a variety of routine paralegal duties and has a solid understanding of routine legal issues. Assists attorneys and others in legal case preparation and file management for standard matters which may include routine to moderate legal research, conducting investigations, drafting routine documents and obtaining, reviewing, summarizing and analyzing all relevant documents, reports, records and other sources of information.

As of the date of this posting, Travelers anticipates that this posting will remain open until 8-31-2024.

**What Will You Do?**

+ May conduct basic legal research and analyzes to prepare legal documents.

+ Assists with projects as requested

+ Compiles and/or drafts legal documents for review and use by attorneys such as routine documents, discovery responses, affidavits, and other routine legal documents.

+ May assist attorneys in preparation of witnesses for deposition and/or trial with general matters.

+ Prepares exhibits and other demonstrative evidence.

+ Categorizes and interprets data; reviews and analyzes reports, responses and records.

+ Conducts routine investigations including interviews as needed and directed.

+ Coordinates requests between multiple parties involved in litigation.

+ Uses resources to identify and select subject matter experts and provides instruction on areas to address.

+ May prepare and publish legal holds.

+ May prepare case summaries and/or case analysis reports.

+ Subpoenas records.

+ Coordinates with Document Management to obtain underwriting files and certified polices.

+ May review and process bills for payment.

+ Captures time and records billable time in accordance with policies and procedures.

+ Utilizes technology to respond efficiently to discovery requests.

+ Perform other duties as assigned.

**What Will Our Ideal Candidate Have?**

+ Bachelor’s Degree preferred.

+ Paralegal or litigation/claim experience preferred.

+ Insurance related experience preferred.

+ Working knowledge of Medical Terminology.

+ Proficient in use of legal research software (e.g. Westlaw, Pacer); Microsoft Office and PDF Software.

+ Advanced interpersonal skills

+ Advanced grammar and writing skills.

+ Intermediate knowledge of general law office procedures and local court/jurisdiction rules and procedures.

+ Ability to work independently as well as in a team environment.

+ Ability to manage time and tasks

+ Intermediate research and analytical skills.

+ Intermediate proficiency in Microsoft Office and online research such as Westlaw and LexisNexis.

+ Ability to learn proprietary software systems.

+ Paralegal Certificate from an ABA-Certified program.

**What is a Must Have?**

+ A minimum of 2 years’ experience as a paralegal or related work experience; or i) a Associate/Bachelor's Degree or Paralegal Certification from an ABA-Certified program and ii) one year of paralegal or related work experience.

**What Is in It for You?**

+ **Health Insurance** : Employees and their eligible family members – including spouses, domestic partners, and children – are eligible for coverage from the first day of employment.

+ **Retirement:** Travelers matches your 401(k) contributions dollar-for-dollar up to your first 5% of eligible pay, subject to an annual maximum. If you have student loan debt, you can enroll in the Paying it Forward Savings Program. When you make a payment toward your student loan, Travelers will make an annual contribution into your 401(k) account. You are also eligible for a Pension Plan that is 100% funded by Travelers.

+ **Paid Time Off:** Start your career at Travelers with a minimum of 20 days Paid Time Off annually, plus nine paid company Holidays.

+ **Wellness Program:** The Travelers wellness program is comprised of tools, discounts and resources that empower you to achieve your wellness goals and caregiving needs. In addition, our mental health program provides access to free professional counseling services, health coaching and other resources to support your daily life needs.

+ **Volunteer Encouragement:** We have a deep commitment to the communities we serve and encourage our employees to get involved. Travelers has a Matching Gift and Volunteer Rewards program that enables you to give back to the charity of your choice.

**Employment Practices**

Travelers is an equal opportunity employer. We believe that we can deliver the very best products and services when our workforce reflects the diverse customers and communities we serve. We are committed to recruiting, retaining and developing the diverse talent of all of our employees and fostering an inclusive workplace, where we celebrate differences, promote belonging, and work together to deliver extraordinary results.

In accordance with local law, candidates seeking employment in Colorado are not required to disclose dates of attendance at or graduation from educational institutions.

If you are a candidate and have specific questions regarding the physical requirements of this role, please send us an email ([email protected]) so we may assist you.

Travelers reserves the right to fill this position at a level above or below the level included in this posting.

To learn more about our comprehensive benefit programs please visit http://careers.travelers.com/life-at-travelers/benefits/ .

class action claims contract attorney.

+ phoenix , arizona (remote)

+ posted 1 day ago

**job details**

summary

+ $30 - $32 per hour

+ temporary

+ postgraduate degree

+ category legal occupations

+ referenceAB_4605158

job details

A leader in technology-enabled legal services has a need for licensed attorneys interested in legal analysis and writing who will be critical members of a project team responsible for assisting with product liability class action litigation and mass tort matters. This is a temporary role expected to be 1 year in duration, with the potential for an extension or to turn into a permanent position. Work is remote but candidates must be near Beaverton or Phoenix. The hours are 8:30-5 (8 hours with a 30 minute unpaid lunch). Optional OT is likely at times and will be paid at 1.5x. This role requires an active license to practice law. Litigation experience is preferred. Class action and/or mass tort experience is a plus.

salary: $30 - $32 per hour

shift: First

work hours: 8:30 AM - 5 PM

education: Doctoral

Responsibilities

· Analyzing claim documents

· Preparing detailed responses to sometimes complex written inquiries of claimants and counsel

· Fielding sometimes complex telephone inquiries from claimants and counsel

· Receiving training, direction and oversight from project directors, project managers, project co-ordinators, and/or other project team members

· "Best-in-class” customer service is expected to be provided to both internal and external clients. The highest levels of professionalism, responsiveness and quality of work are required.

Skills

+ Legal Analysis

+ Reading Comprehension

+ Customer Relations

Qualifications

+ Years of experience: 0 years

+ Experience level: Experienced

Randstad is a world leader in matching great people with great companies. Our experienced agents will listen carefully to your employment needs and then work diligently to match your skills and qualifications to the right job and company. Whether you're looking for temporary, temporary-to-permanent or permanent opportunities, no one works harder for you than Randstad.

Equal Opportunity Employer: Race, Color, Religion, Sex, Sexual Orientation, Gender Identity, National Origin, Age, Genetic Information, Disability, Protected Veteran Status, or any other legally protected group status.

At Randstad, we welcome people of all abilities and want to ensure that our hiring and interview process meets the needs of all applicants. If you require a reasonable accommodation to make your application or interview experience a great one, please contact [email protected].

Pay offered to a successful candidate will be based on several factors including the candidate's education, work experience, work location, specific job duties, certifications, etc. In addition, Randstad offers a comprehensive benefits package, including health, an incentive and recognition program, and 401K contribution (all benefits are based on eligibility).

This posting is open for thirty (30) days.

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