Paralegal

Legal Support Assistant

The University of Maryland Eastern Shore invites applications for a full-time, nonexempt contractual position with limited benefits. The successful candidate will support the offices of the General Counsel and the Vice President for Enrollment Management. The primary duties involve providing legal and administrative support by conducting legal research, preparing and organizing legal documents, maintaining case files, coordinating schedules, and assisting with court filings and other legal matters. Ensuring records are accurate, confidential, and maintained in accordance with applicable policies and legal requirements.

Salary Range (Hourly): $25.93 - $28.00

Benefits: No regular benefits. Safe and Sick Leave Only.

Safe and Sick Leave Guidelines:

• Pursuant to the Maryland Healthy Working Families Act, if you are regularly scheduled to work a minimum of 12 hours a week, you will be entitled to accrue Sick and Safe leave at the rate of 1 (one) hour for every 30 hours worked up to a maximum accrual of 40 hours per calendar year.
• You may carry over up to 40 hours of Sick and Safe leave per calendar year. You may use up to 64 hours of accrued Sick and Safe leave per calendar year and may accrue up to a maximum of 64 hours of Sick and Safe leave in total at any time.
• You will not be eligible to use Sick and Safe leave until 106 days from your date of hire. Sick and Safe leave balances will be carried over for contract renewals. Upon termination from employment, you will not be entitled to payment for any unused Sick and Safe leave balance; however, if you leave employment and are re-employed within 37 weeks of your last contract termination date, you will be entitled to have any unused Sick and Safe leave reinstated.

Responsibilities:

• Assist with responding to legal inquiries and requests for information.
• Conduct legal research and prepare summaries of laws, regulations, and legal issues.
• Assist with the preparation, review, and organization of legal documents.
• Draft correspondence, memoranda, and other legal materials.
• Maintain and organize confidential legal files, records, and documentation.
• Coordinate with university departments to gather information and documentation for legal matters.
• Assist with policy and procedure reviews to identify potential legal or compliance concerns.
• Perform other legal and administrative duties as assigned.

Physical Demands:

• May require extended periods of standing, bending, stooping, sitting at desk.
• May require lifting.
• Requires communication with a variety of constituents externally and internally.
• Requires operation of a variety of office equipment.

Preferences:

• Bachelor's degree in paralegal studies, Legal Studies, Criminal Justice, or a related field.
• Paralegal certification.
• Two to three years of experience providing legal or administrative support, preferably in a law office, government, higher education, or corporate environment.
• Strong knowledge of legal terminology, document preparation, and records management.
• Excellent research, written and oral communication skills.

Minimum Qualifications:

Education: Bachelor's degree from an accredited college or university.

Experience: Four (4) years of professional legal experience.

Other: Additional work experience as defined above may be substituted on a year for year basis for up to four (4) years of the required education. Knowledge of legal research, involving federal, state and administrative statutes, regulations and case law. Skill in oral and written communication. Skill in the use of Microsoft Office products. Ability to interpret and apply policies, procedures, regulations, and laws. Ability to multitask while demonstrating a commitment to customer service.

Required Application Materials: Qualified applicants should submit a cover letter, resume, and a list of names of three current professional references (current or past supervisor) including e-mail address, and telephone number (current supervisor will not be contacted without the candidate's prior consent). All applicants must apply using the new online application system. Please visit to apply. The successful candidate must be able to show acceptable documentation establishing the right to accept employment in the United States of America without employer sponsorship.

Best Consideration Date: N/A

Posting Close Date: N/A

Open Until Filled: Yes

Department: UMES-GENC-General Counsel

Worker Sub-Type: Staff Contractual (C1) (Fixed Term)

Salary Range: $25.93 - $28.00

EEO Statement: UMES is an EEO/AA employer and will not discriminate against any employee or applicant because of race, age, sex, color, sexual orientation, religion, national origin, marital status, genetic information, or political affiliation. Minorities, women, veterans, and persons with disabilities are encouraged to apply. The successful candidate must be able to show acceptable documentation establishing the right to accept employment in the United States of America without employer sponsorship.

Diversity Statement: The University of Maryland Eastern Shore (UMES) is an equal access, equal opportunity institution fully committed to diversity in education and employment. All students, employees, and the campus community at UMES are valued, respected, and have the opportunity to receive an equitable experience in an inclusive, welcoming environment of openness and appreciation.

Title IX Statement: It is the policy of the University of Maryland Eastern Shore (UMES) to comply with Title IX of the Education Amendments of 1972, which prohibits discrimination (including sexual harassment and sexual violence) based on sex in the University's educational programs and activities. Title IX also prohibits retaliation for asserting or otherwise participating in claims of sex discriminations or harassment.