Paralegal or Sr. Paralegal

Department:

Office of General Counsel

Position Overview:

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.

Why Work at UMBC?

UMBC offers competitive compensation and offers over 4 weeks of vacation for regular full time roles. Tuition remission is also available.

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Telework:

A hybrid telework schedule may be available. 

Responsibilities:

The Paralegal plays an important role in supporting the Office of General Counsel by providing a wide variety of legal and administrative services. The position is available at the Paralegal or Senior Paralegal level. The position works closely with attorneys on tasks such as 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.

Required Minimum 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 and two years of experience may be substituted for the required four years of experience.  

The ideal candidate will have the following knowledge, skills, and abilities:

• Ability to apply general and/or specialized legal and/or compliance knowledge, regulations, rules, and practices developed through education and experiences;
• 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 (Full benefits summary click here):

Generous Leave which includes accruing:

• 22 Days of Annual Leave  
• 15 Days of Sick Leave  
• 15 Holidays
• 3 Personal Days