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Legal Coordinator / Paralegal POSITION DETAILS The Borough of Manhattan Community College (BMCC), part of the City University of New York (CUNY) system, is a vibrant, pluralistic learning community committed to students' intellectual and personal growth. The College bridges the economic and educational opportunity gap for students, more than half of whom are the first in their families to attend college. Working to strengthen a culture of care inside and outside the classroom, we share a passion for learning with students from around the world. Strategically located in downtown Manhattan, the College is in close proximity to the artistic communities of Tribeca and SoHo, the dynamic downtown financial district, and the center of New York City government at City Hall. BMCC prides itself on the diversity of our students. We are an inclusive community that promotes an atmosphere of mutual respect for each member's ethnicity, gender, age, disability, religion, political preference, sexual orientation, gender identity, and national origin, among other personal characteristics. BMCC's motto speaks to this shared sense of purpose and possibility: Start Here, Go Anywhere. We strive to increase degree completion, successful transfer, career achievement, and service and leadership within our community, New York City, and beyond. Reporting to the Executive Legal Counsel, in addition to the CUNY Title Overview, the Legal Coordinator duties will include: + Manage the FOIA request response process. + Assist with grievance hearings. + Assist with the Investigation process. + Corresponding and meeting with parties to complaints. + Prepare response to complaints. + Compose legal memoranda. + Conduct legal research. + Draft reports. + Prepare presentations, both online and in-person, and presentation materials. + Attend meetings and record notes. QUALIFICATIONS Minimum Qualifications: Bacheloru2019s degree is required. Preferred Qualifications: - Master's degree preferred - At least one year of experience with higher educations laws and regulations, including, but not limited to, Title IX, Title VI, and the Americans with Disabilities Act - At least one year of experience with higher education EEO complaints and investigations - Strong report writing skills CUNY TITLE OVERVIEW Provides assistance tracking and processing legal matters of various kinds. - Organizes and maintains case or matter files, and all related documentation - Assists in preparing for arbitrations and other proceedings - Prepares and maintains form documents, such as contracts and specifications; handles the transmittal of same to appropriate parties - Assists with legal and factual research, including internet research - Maintains the security of highly confidential information as per College and University policies - May assist with processing of contracts, affiliation agreements, leases, litigation records and subpoena files, employee and student disciplinary actions, human rights complaints, and other matters - Performs related duties as assigned. Job Title Name: Legal Coordinator - Paralegal CUNY TITLE Assistant to HEO FLSA Non-exempt COMPENSATION AND BENEFITS Salary range is $72,236 - $79,784; commensurate with qualifications, education and experience 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 For full consideration, submit a cover letter and resume online via CUNY's web-based job system, addressing how your experience and credentials fulfill the responsibilities and qualifications outlined. The direct link to the job opening from external sources is: Current CUNY employees must apply through CUNYfirst Employee Self Service using your login credentials. After you login to CUNYfirst, navigate to job openings by following the path from the Main Menu: Employee Self Service u2013>Careers CLOSING DATE April 16, 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: 31942 Location: Borough of Manhattan CC Job Type: Full-Time