Paralegal and Open Records Custodian

Paralegal and Open Records Custodian

The paralegal serves within the Office of General Counsel (OGC) as the Open Records Custodian for the University and is responsible for managing sizable, complex, routine and non-routine public records requests from external parties.

• 520305
• Manhattan, Kansas, United States
• General Counsel Office
• Staff Full Time (Unclassified - Regular)
• Opening on: Aug 5 2025
• Closing on: Sep 5 2025
• On-site

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About This Role

The paralegal serves within the Office of General Counsel (OGC) as the Open Records Custodian for the University and is responsible for managing sizable, complex, routine and non-routine public records requests from external parties. This position ensures compliance with public records laws, assists with contract management related to research activities and provides legal and administrative support in various capacities across university departments, including the OGC and the Office of the Vice President for Research (OVPR). The paralegal works closely with University personnel, regulatory bodies and external stakeholders to ensure effective document management and legal compliance.

About Us

We serve as legal counsel to our client, the University. We empower the University's teaching, research, and service mission in accordance with legal obligations, policy requirements, and best practices applicable to public research and land-grant universities. We proactively identify and mitigate risk and respond to the University's legal needs. We engage collaboratively and creatively to provide practical, timely solutions.

Worksite Description

This position is On-site.

What You'll Need to Succeed

Minimum Qualifications:

• One year of relevant experience

Preferred Qualifications:

• Bachelor's degree or paralegal certification
• Three or more years of experience in legal support, public records management or related fields
• Knowledge of Kansas Open Records Act (KORA), Kansas Open Meetings Act (KOMA), and other public records laws preferred
• Strong organizational and document management skills
• Commitment to handling confidential, privileged, and otherwise sensitive information with discretion
• Strong written and verbal communication skills
• Experience in research compliance, contracts and/or drafting legal documents
• Ability to work collaboratively across multiple departments and manage multiple priorities effectively

Sponsorship eligibility:

Candidates must be legally authorized to work in the U.S. on an ongoing basis without sponsorship

How to Apply

Please submit the following documents:

• Resume
• Cover Letter
• Three Professional References

Application Window

Applications close on September 5, 2025

Anticipated Hiring Pay Range

Hourly $ 22.83 - 29.11

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