What are the responsibilities and job description for the Legal Coordinator / Paralegal position at The City University of New York?
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:
Minimum Qualifications:
Bachelor’s degree is required.
Preferred Qualifications
Provides assistance tracking and processing legal matters of various kinds.
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:
https://hrsa.cunyfirst.cuny.edu/psc/erecruit/EMPLOYEE/HRMSCG/c/HRS_HRAM_FL.HRS_CG_SEARCH_FL.GBL?Page=HRS_APP_JBPST_FL&Action=U&FOCUS=Applicant&SiteId=1&JobOpeningId=31942&PostingSeq=1
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 –>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
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.
Minimum Qualifications:
Bachelor’s 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
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.
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:
https://hrsa.cunyfirst.cuny.edu/psc/erecruit/EMPLOYEE/HRMSCG/c/HRS_HRAM_FL.HRS_CG_SEARCH_FL.GBL?Page=HRS_APP_JBPST_FL&Action=U&FOCUS=Applicant&SiteId=1&JobOpeningId=31942&PostingSeq=1
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 –>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
Salary : $72,236 - $79,784