Legal Assistant

Overview

Located in the West Kentucky region, Murray State University is a public, comprehensive university that offers a low cost of living, low property taxes, and a four‑season climate. The university has a friendly, small‑town atmosphere with locally‑owned specialty shops and restaurants, an acclaimed community theater, art guild and award‑winning public schools. The area is home to Kentucky Lake and Land Between the Lakes, a 170,000‑acre National Recreation Area, which offers a wide range of activities and amenities for residents and visitors alike.

Located in close proximity to major cities and near Interstate 24, Murray is just a few hours from Nashville, St. Louis, Louisville and Memphis.

• Location:
  
  Murray, KY
• Department:
  Legal Services
• Type of Employment:
  Regular Part‑Time (18.75 hours per week)
• Employment Term: 12 months
• Position Type:
  Staff – Non‑Exempt (Hourly)

Administrative duties in the Office of General Counsel.

• Process open records requests to include gathering responsive documents/records, reviewing documents in detail, conducting research, and assisting with draft responses.
• Initial gathering and assessment of data and records.
• Preparation of correspondence, legal documents, and memoranda.
• Organizing and maintaining files and subfiles.
• Review and initiate the routine processing of Open Record Requests.
• Assist in the H‑1B visa application process and permanent residency applications.
• Order supplies and pay invoices for the department.
• Other duties as assigned.

• Two years of administrative experience in a university, business or government office. Additional college education and related experience may be exchanged year‑for‑year to meet qualifications.
• Must possess strong organizational and office skills, including typing, computer processing, and scanning documents.
• Initiative, multi‑tasking, and working independently are required.
• Must have strong analytical skills and be detail and task oriented.
• Excellent communication skills, both written and oral, are required.
• Must be comfortable using available resources to search for various forms of data.

• Experience in legal preferred.

• Two years of college credit.

Faculty and staff of Murray State University have access to a comprehensive benefits package including health insurance, retirement, tuition waivers, generous paid holidays, vacation, sick, and paid parental leave, as well as many other benefit offerings.

Murray State University is an Equal Opportunity Employer/AA. The university does not discriminate based on race, color, national origin, sex, gender, identity, sexual orientation, religion, age, veteran status, disability or political or social viewpoint. All qualified applicants are encouraged to apply.

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