Paralegal or Sr. Paralegal

Overview

Position Title : Paralegal or Sr. Paralegal

Join a dynamic legal team at UMBC as a Paralegal, where you'll play a vital role in supporting attorneys through engaging work such as litigation support, legal research, drafting, and coordinating review processes to keep projects moving forward. This is an exciting opportunity to contribute to high-impact initiatives, help shape legal operations through technology and innovation, and grow your skills in a collaborative, mission-driven environment.

Responsibilities

The Paralegal (or Senior Paralegal) role supports the Office of General Counsel by providing a wide variety of legal and administrative services. Tasks include litigation support, legal and factual research, drafting legal documents and correspondence, and managing electronic information (including large data volume projects). The Paralegal also assists with reviewing contracts and business documents to ensure compliance with legal and policy standards, and helps coordinate review processes to keep projects on track. Beyond daily casework, this role contributes to broader office initiatives—using critical thinking and problem-solving skills to connect work across projects, and helping implement new technology systems (such as matter management tools) that improve efficiency and streamline legal workflows.

Note : The position is available at the Paralegal or Senior Paralegal level.

Qualifications

Paralegal : Bachelor's degree and two years of experience as a paralegal or legal assistant; or a Master's degree may be substituted for the required two years of experience.

Senior Paralegal : Bachelor's degree and four years of experience as a paralegal or legal assistant; or a Master's degree and two years of experience may be substituted for the required four years of experience.

The ideal candidate will have :

• Ability to apply general and / or specialized legal and / or compliance knowledge, regulations, rules, and practices developed through education and experience
• Excellent research and writing skills
• Superior communication skills
• Accurate judgment, level-headedness, and discretion
• Initiative, intellectual curiosity, and tenacity
• Ability to manage shifting priorities and multiple complex projects
• Attention to detail, excellent follow-through, and self-motivation
• The ability to work independently
• The desire to be fully engaged in the work and to approach it with energy and passion

Preferred Qualifications

Education : Paralegal Certificate

Experience : Experience as a paralegal, or similar, at an institution of higher education, government, or public sector employer

Background Screening Statement

A background check will be required.

Special Instructions to Applicants

Upload a cover letter and a resume.

Closing Date

October 15, 2025

Benefits

UMBC offers a rich benefits package.

Regular and grant funded regular positions :

Tuition Remission :

Additional Benefits :

Salary

Salary range of $70,000 to $77,000 for the Paralegal designation.

Salary range of $78,000 to $88,000 for the Senior Paralegal designation.

Salary is dependent on qualifications and experience.

The salary of the finalist(s) selected for this role will be set based on a variety of factors, including but not limited to internal equity, budget, prior experience, skills, knowledge, abilities, education, licensure and certifications, and other business considerations.

The above salary range represents the University's good faith and reasonable estimate of the range of possible compensation at the time of posting.

Hours

Full time

Type

Regular

FLSA Status

Exempt

Equal Opportunity

UMBC is an Affirmative Action / Equal Opportunity Employer. Applications from women, minority group members, veterans and individuals with disabilities are encouraged to apply.

Title IX

As an institution that receives federal financial assistance, UMBC adheres to Title IX and does not discriminate on the basis of sex. For more information about Title IX and contact information for Title IX Coordinator, see the posting.

Accommodation

If you require a reasonable accommodation for a disability for any part of the employment process, please contact the Human Resources Department at 410-455-2337 or MD TTY Relay Service 1-800-735-2258 between 8 : 30 a.m. and 4 : 00 p.m. Monday through Friday.

Work Authorization

As required by the 1986 Immigration Act, be prepared to present acceptable documentation upon hire showing your identity and that you are a U.S. citizen or an alien who is authorized to work.

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