Paralegal

Job Description :

Pay Range: $23hr - $26hr

• The Paralegal will support public records and legal operations by reviewing and responding to FOIL requests, conducting legal research, drafting responses, and coordinating with internal and external stakeholders.
• This role requires strong analytical, organizational, and communication skills to manage document review processes and ensure compliance with records retention and disclosure requirements.

• Bachelor s degree.
• Minimum of four years of paralegal or legal assistant experience.
• Strong legal research, writing, analytical, and problem-solving skills.
• Ability to organize and analyze large volumes of documents and information.
• Ability to perform administrative duties including scheduling meetings, managing calendars, and responding to communications.
• Strong organizational skills with attention to detail.
• Ability to adapt to changing priorities and meet deadlines.
• Strong interpersonal communication and presentation skills.
• Proficiency in online legal research tools and Microsoft Office applications.
• Experience using collaboration tools such as Teams and Zoom.

• Review FOIL requests and ascertain the existence of requested public records.
• Review records for responsiveness and propose appropriate red actions of confidential information.
• Draft responses to FOIL requests.
• Monitor and update tracking systems as needed.
• Conduct legal research and analysis.
• Collaborate with University staff regarding records retention and disposition matters.
• Liaise with internal offices and legal affairs representatives as required.
• Perform administrative duties including scheduling meetings and conferences.

• Experience supporting FOIL or document review in a college, in-house legal department, law firm, government agency, or non-profit organization.
• Paralegal certification.
• Proactive and collaborative work style.
• Strong project management skills to coordinate complex legal processes and activities.

• Bachelor s degree required.
• Paralegal certification preferred.