Paralegal

Primary Location

3452 Spur 399, McKinney, Texas, 75069

Full-time Legal Assistant/Paralegal to support the Legal Department of Collin College.

Work hours are Monday through Friday during the college’s normal business hours, with overtime as needed.

• Open and maintain various types of departmental files in an organized manner.
• Assist in civil litigation management, calendaring deadlines, litigation file maintenance, and recordkeeping.
• E-File pleadings in federal or state databases as needed.
• Draft and prepare templates for certain contracts and other standard forms.
• Assist in preparing policies and agenda items for Board meetings and committee meetings.
• Conduct legal research and research of e-filings/docket filings.
• Review documents and draft responses to records and subpoena requests, including Public Information Act (PIA) or FOIA requests as needed.
• Prepare meeting agendas, letters and other communications for General Counsel.
• Draft communications to external vendors or groups.
• Assist in drafting or preparing legal documents as needed.
• Exhibit high level of professionalism and collaboration.
• Maintain strict confidentiality as needed.
• Maintain multiple calendars and keep department staff aware of scheduled events and approaching deadlines.
• Answer and handle incoming phone calls in a professional manner, including taking messages or recording information for referrals to other departments.
• Assist with scanning, copying, mailing, filing, archiving, and other administrative tasks as needed.
• Assist General Counsel and fellow office staff as requested.

• Perform other duties as assigned.
• Perform all duties and maintain all standards in accordance with college policies, procedures and Core Values.

Familiarity with U.S. federal and state laws, legal pleadings, and the federal and state court system.

Familiarity with e-File systems.

Excellent computer and technology skills with advanced understanding of the Microsoft suite of programs including MS Word, MS Excel, and Outlook, and other software such as PACER, Canva, Adobe Acrobat Reader or Pro.

Excellent organization and research skills.

Excellent communication and written and verbal skills.

Able to multitask and prioritize in an often high-volume or fast-paced environment.

Ability to maintain efficiency and close attention to detail is essential in this position.

Ability to be self-motivated or self-directed, well organized and detail oriented.

Ability to communicate effectively with external and internal stakeholders.

Sedentary work – Exerting up to 15 pounds of force occasionally, a negligible amount of force frequently, and/or constantly having to lift, carry, push, pull or otherwise move objects, including the human body. Sedentary work involves sitting most of the time. Jobs are sedentary if walking and standing are required only occasionally and all other sedentary criteria are met. Positions in this class typically include talking, hearing, seeing, grasping, standing, walking and repetitive motions, plus stooping, kneeling, crouching, and reaching.

Relatively free from unpleasant environmental conditions or hazards. Office environment.

Bachelor's degree from an accredited institution and a minimum of four years prior experience as legal assistant, paralegal, and/or filing clerk in a law firm or in-house workplace setting is required. Work experience in criminal or immigration matters is not applicable.

Prior experience in managing civil litigation files, transactional files, real estate files, e-filing, and experience in responding to subpoenas and Public Information Act (PIA) or FOIA requests is required.

Paralegal Studies Certificate or related law office certification is required.

This position is Security Sensitive, therefore candidates will be subject to a criminal background check.

Salary

Full time

$57,200.00

$69,763.00

Compensation is determined based on experience.

01/28/2026

Collin College is an Equal Opportunity Employer and does not discriminate on the basis of any characteristic protected by applicable law.