Legal Specialist / Paralegal

POSITION DETAILS

Bronx Community College seeks a highly motivated, full-time Paralegal to support the Office of Legal Affairs and Labor Relations. Under the supervision of the Chief Campus Counsel, the Paralegal will assist with preparing legal documents, scheduling appointments, and answering phone inquiries. The role includes entering data into internal and external systems and assisting in the preparation of monthly, quarterly, and annual reports.

The ideal candidate will have experience working in a fast-paced environment, demonstrate strong attention to detail, and possess excellent communication skills.

QUALIFICATIONS

Bachelor's Degree and four years' related experience required.

CUNY TITLE OVERVIEW

Supports a College or University unit by providing research and managing documents for legal matters of various kinds.

• Supports a College or University unit in research and managing documents for legal matters of various kinds
• Performs research and writing activities; prepare opinions, reports and drafts of research activities
• Develops and drafts legal documents, filings, charges, grievance and disciplinary decisions, and similar items
• Assists in preparing for litigation or hearings; compiles and analyzes legal data pertinent to cases; prepares summaries
• Researches, gathers, and compiles case data; studies provisions and nuances of contract, collective bargaining agreements, CUNY policies, and laws or regulations and fulfills requests for information
• Files and indexes case studies, actions, contracts, decisions, and other legal documents
• May perform paralegal duties in a specialized unit, such as labor relations, contracts, or student immigration support
• Performs related duties as assigned.

Job Title Name: Legal Specialist - Paralegal

CUNY TITLE

Higher Education Assistant

FLSA

Non-exempt

COMPENSATION AND BENEFITS

Salary commensurate with education and experience: $70,756-$82,384

CUNY's benefits contribute significantly to total compensation, supporting health and wellness, financial well-being, and professional development. We offer a range of health plans, competitive retirement/pension benefits and savings plans, tuition waivers for CUNY graduate study and generous paid time off. Our staff also benefits from the extensive academic, arts, and athletic programs on our campuses and the opportunity to participate in a lively, diverse academic community in one of the greatest cities in the world.

HOW TO APPLY

Applicants must apply online by accessing the CUNY website at www.cuny.edu and navigating to the following links: Select "Employment", then select "Search Job Postings" and find JOB ID #32316. Please attach resume. References on request. Please do not include any other documentation.

For general assistance with your CUNYfirst application, please go to http://www.cuny.edu/employment/jobsysteminstructions.html for information.

CLOSING DATE

July 1, 2026

JOB SEARCH CATEGORY

CUNY Job Posting: Managerial/Professional

EQUAL EMPLOYMENT OPPORTUNITY

CUNY encourages people with disabilities, minorities, veterans and women to apply. At CUNY, Italian Americans are also included among our protected groups. Applicants and employees will not be discriminated against on the basis of any legally protected category, including sexual orientation or gender identity. EEO/AA/Vet/Disability Employer.

Job ID: 32316

Location: Bronx Community College

About CUNY Bronx Community College

Bronx Community College (BCC) of The City University of New York (CUNY) serves a diverse population of approximately 10,500 undergraduate students. BCC offers more than 40 academic programs that prepare students to enter careers and continue their education. Located on 45 tree-lined acres on the former NYU University Heights campus in the west Bronx, BCC is the only community college in the country to have its campus designated as a National Historic Landmark.

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