Paralegal Supervisor Jobs in Raleigh, NC (NOW HIRING)

• Three years of experience as a human resources administrator in dealing with policy, legal, and leave issues; OR
• Three years of experience as an attorney or paralegal dealing with education law or employment issues.

1. Ensures compliance with FMLA, ADA, and other relevant laws, regulations, and policies.
2. Advises human resources administrators and processing technicians, principals, and other departments regarding complex leave issues.
3. Collaborates with employees, supervisors, and the school board attorney, to conduct ADA assessments, determine ADA eligibility, and address compliance with ADA standards.
4. Revises the employee handbook and oversees distribution to employees annually. Oversees online revisions to the employee handbook.
5. Serves as the Title IX Coordinator for Employees to coordinate the school system’s response to allegations of sexual harassment and allegations by employees, including explaining processes and supports to complainants, initiating investigations, authorizing, or dismissing complaints when appropriate, maintaining records for any required reporting, overseeing training, and collaborating with the Title IX Coordinator for students.
6. Conducts training related to FMLA, sexual harassment, and other relevant areas of compliance.
7. Monitors legislative and case law updates and Department of Public Instruction (DPI) changes affecting personnel policies to ensure that policies reflect the latest changes; provides updates to administrators and staff regarding policy changes.
8. Interprets state and federal school and employment laws and Wake County Public Schools (WCPSS) policies and procedures to inform employees. Consults with school system attorneys, as needed.
9. Responds to public records requests, subpoenas, and other requests related to personnel files.
10. Complies with federal and state employment laws and regulations and adheres to WCPSS policies and procedures.
11. Attends and participates in Human Resources staff meetings, professional development, WCPSS recruitment events, and other school system functions, as appropriate.
12. Performs other related duties as assigned.

Must be able to use a variety of office equipment such as computers, scanners, and copiers. Must be able to communicate effectively. At times requires the ability to lift, carry, push, pull or otherwise move objects up to ten pounds. The work requires driving automotive equipment. Due to the amount of time spent standing and/or walking, physical requirements are consistent with those for sedentary work.

Must be able to work in an office and public school environments, and come into direct contact with school system staff, staff members of external funding agencies, and the community.

REVISION DATE: 2/2022

DISCLAIMER: The above statements are intended to describe the general purpose and responsibilities assigned to this position. They are not intended to contain or be interpreted as a comprehensive inventory of all duties, responsibilities, and skills that may be required of the employees assigned to this position. This description may be revised by the supervisor, with HR review and approval, at any time.