Legal Assistant

Position Information

Posting Number 20260065NE Job Title Legal Assistant Number of Vacancies 2 About Murray State

Located in the West Kentucky region, Murray State University is a public, comprehensive University which offers a low cost of living, low property taxes, and a four-season climate. Murray has a friendly, small-town atmosphere with locally-owned specialty shops and restaurants, an acclaimed community theater, art guild and award-winning public schools. The area is home to Kentucky Lake and Land Between the Lakes, a 170,000-acre National Recreation Area, which offers a wide-range of activities and amenities for residents and visitors alike. Located in close proximity to major cities and nearby access to Interstate 24, Murray is just a few hours from Nashville, St. Louis, Louisville and Memphis. Learn more about Careers at Murray State University.

About Murray State Benefits

Faculty and staff of Murray State University have access to a comprehensive benefits package including health insurance, retirement, tuition waivers, generous paid holidays, vacation, sick, and paid parental leave, as well as many other benefit offerings. Please refer to the Murray State Benefits page for more information.

Equal Opportunity Employment

Equal Opportunity Employer/AA. Murray State University does not discriminate based on race, color, national origin, sex, gender, identity, sexual orientation, religion, age, veteran status, disability or political or social viewpoint. All qualified applicants are encouraged to apply.

Type of Employment Regular Part-Time If Part Time, Enter Hours Per Week 18.75 hours per week Work Location Murray, KY Employment Term 12 Months Position Type Staff - Non-Exempt (Hourly) Department Legal Services Summary of Job Duties and Responsibilities

Administrative duties in the Office of General Counsel.

• Process open records requests to include gathering responsive documents/records, reviewing documents in detail, conducting research, and assisting with draft responses.
• Initial gathering and assessment of data and records.
• Preparation of correspondence, legal documents, and memoranda.
• Organizing and maintaining files and subfiles.
• Review and initiate the routine processing of Open Record Requests.
• Assist in the H-1B visa application process and permanent residency applications.
• Order supplies and pay invoices for the department.
• Other duties as assigned.

Minimum Education Requirements

• Two years of college.

Minimum Experience and Skill Requirements

• Two years of administrative experience in a university, business or government office. Additional college education and related experience may be exchanged year-for-year to meet qualifications.
• Must possess strong organizational and office skills, including typing, computer processing, and scanning documents.
• Initiative, multi-tasking, and working independently are required.
• Must have strong analytical skills and be detail and task oriented.
• Excellent communication skills, both written and oral, are required.
• Must be comfortable using available resources to search for various forms of data.

Preferred Education and/or Experience Qualifications

• Experience in legal preferred

Posting Date 06/02/2026 Closing Date 06/16/2026 Open Until Filled No Special Instructions to Applicants Hourly Rate/Annual Salary $18.27 (Additional pay dependent upon qualifications) Staff Grade 107 Work Hours

• Normal work hours.
• Occasional extended hours or weekends required.

Physical Demands

• Normal for office environment.