Paralegals and Legal Assistants

Key Responsibilities: - Assist in developing, organizing, tracking, and monitoring solicitations, contracts, and grants - Perform administrative review of proposals and manage evaluation documentation/files - Enter/process information in internal databases and the Statewide Financial System (SFS) - Coordinate evaluation logistics and streamline unit operations - Maintain structured filing systems and update tracking spreadsheets - Monitor shared email inboxes; communicate professionally with vendors, stakeholders, and staff - Conduct research, proofreading, compliance checks, scheduling, and meeting notes - Provide administrative support to the Bureau of Contract and Grants Management (CMU & GMU) - Support leadership with research, special initiatives, and ad-hoc projects

Qualifications: - Associate's degree required; Bachelor's degree preferred (recent graduates welcome) - Minimum 2 years of employment history (office experience preferred) - Strong comprehension and interpretation skills for complex written materials - Excellent writing, analytical, communication, and organizational skills - Proficient in Microsoft Office (especially Excel) - Ability to learn new software quickly, meet deadlines, and handle multiple priorities