Paralegal Associate: Compliance & Records Lead

Mercer County Community College; New Jersey; On-site; USD 28,000 - 48,000; Part time

Benefits offered by this job

Tuition waivers for self/spouse/depend

Comprehensive benefits

Job summary

Mercer County Community College (MCCC) is hiring a Part-Time Paralegal to support the Office of Human Resources, Labor Relations, and the Office of the President with legal compliance, documentation, and records management. The role emphasizes handling confidential information, responding to legal requests, and maintaining compliant records in line with college policies and regulations.

The position requires a bachelor’s degree in a related field or equivalent experience, with a preference for a

Qualifications

• Knowledge of legal documentation, records management, and compliance practices.
• Experience with document preparation, records management, or compliance-related functions.
• Ability to handle confidential information with professionalism.
• Strong organizational skills and attention to detail.
• Ability to manage multiple priorities and meet deadlines.
• Effective written and verbal communication skills.
• Proficiency with Microsoft Office and document management systems.

Responsibilities

• Provide part-time paralegal support to the Vice President of Human Resources, Labor Relations and Employee Development, the Manager of Employee Relations and Engagement, and the Office of the President.
• Assist with legal research, document preparation, and records management activities.
• Support compliance efforts through documentation, tracking, and file organization.
• Assist in responding to legal inquiries, including interrogatories and document requests.

Skills

Legal docs

Records management

Compliance

Confidentiality

Organization

Multitasking

Communication (written)

MS Office

Education

Bachelor’s degree in Paralegal/Legal Studies/HR/Business

Paralegal certificate (preferred)

Tools

Microsoft Office

Document management systems

Job description

Mercer County Community College (MCCC) is hiring a Part-Time Paralegal to support the Office of Human Resources, Labor Relations, and the Office of the President with legal compliance, documentation, and records management. The role emphasizes handling confidential information, responding to legal requests, and maintaining compliant records in line with college policies and regulations.

The position requires a bachelor’s degree in a related field or equivalent experience, with a preference for a