License Paralegal

Overview

The License Discipline Paralegal is Responsible For The Following

• Supporting the team of license discipline attorneys to ensure effective management of educator license misconduct cases, including opening new cases, requesting information from stakeholders regarding reported cases, and interacting with a variety of stakeholders including school district representatives, governmental agencies, teachers, witnesses, and others to answer questions and collect necessary information to prepare files for litigation and review by attorneys and the State Board.
• Researching information related to license cases using relevant databases, the internet, etc.
• Providing administrative assistance to the State Board staff case review committee and the State Board including compiling and uploading all materials to electronic databases by established deadlines in preparation for monthly case review meetings and quarterly State Board meetings.
• Responding to requests from school districts and educators regarding license cases.
• Managing reporting to/from state and national licensure databases.
• Responding to all e-mails, phone calls, and other correspondence in a timely and customer-focused manner.
• Organizing and maintaining case files and a streamlined filing system in accordance with the State Board’s case management guide and the Records Disposition Authorization.
• Assist in complying with public records requests pursuant to the Tennessee Public Records Act, including compiling responsive documentation and performing all necessary red actions of confidential information.
• Assist with scheduling and hosting Webex meetings for the Board’s leadership team.
• Performing other duties as assigned.

We are seeking candidates who have:

• Strong communication and writing skills.
• Litigation/case management experience, or other demonstrated project-management experience in support of attorneys.
• Experience with case management software such as Caret Legal is a plus.
• Proven ability to produce high-quality work both independently and as part of a team.
• A demonstrated commitment to meeting and exceeding expectations, and a history of achieving stated objectives while managing varied, competing matters and projects.
• Strong personal presence and communication skills necessary to interact and develop positive relationships with internal and external stakeholders.
• A dedication to teamwork, collaboration, transparency, and public service.

An associate’s or bachelor’s degree is required. Experience as a paralegal, paralegal certification, or experience working in education, with government agencies, or administrative procedure is a plus but not required.