Legal Assistant (TEMP)

How to Apply

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A cover letter is required for consideration for this position and should be attached as the first page of your resume. The cover letter should address your specific interest in the position and outline skills and experience that directly relate to this position.

Job Summary

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Director's Office at the Institute for Social Research is seeking a detail\-oriented individual with either strong paralegal skills or administrative skills for a short\-term file review project within the Survey Research Center at the Institute for Social Research. The selected candidate will review several linear feet of hard\-copy files containing a range of confidential legal documents, including in\-kind/partnerships agreements, memoranda of understanding (MOUs), and other contractual materials.

This role requires strong analytical skills, discretion, confidentiality, and the ability to organize and synthesize legal information into a structured tracking system.

Responsibilities\*

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• Review and organize hard\-copy legal files
• Log and Catalog documents in a structured tracking system
• Identify documents types and summarize key contractual elements
• Develop an inital risk assessment framework and flag potential areas of concern
• Other duties as assigned

Required Qualifications\*

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• Previous experience in the legal field including working in areas as Administrative Law, Risk Management/Compliance, Non\-Profit/Tax\-Exempt Organizations, Intellectural Property, Contracting
• Strong attention to detail and organizational skills
• Ability to exercise discretion and maintain confidentiality
• Ability to work on\-site in Ann Arbor at the Institute for Social Research Offices (426 Thompson) during standard business hours
• Ability to life and move files/boxes

Desired Qualifications\*

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• Experience reviewing contracts or legal documents, including agreements with foreign parties, is highly desired
• Legal educational background

Modes of Work

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Positions that are eligible for hybrid or mobile/remote work mode are at the discretion of the hiring department. Work agreements are reviewed annually at a minimum and are subject to change at any time, and for any reason, throughout the course of employment. Learn more about the work modes.

Work Schedule

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Schedule: During the hours of 8:00 am \- 5:00 pm

Additional Information

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This is a short\-term (project) position estimated at 35\-40 hours total. These hours may be spread over 1\-3 weeks. This work is administrative in nature and is not considered legal advice. Successful incumbents may be offered additional project\-based work.

The Institute for Social Research (ISR) at the University of Michigan seeks to create a community of respect and authentic collaboration by recruiting and retaining individuals that represent a variety of voices as a reflection of our commitment to serve the people of Michigan, to maintain the excellence of the university, and to ground our research in varied disciplines, perspectives, and ways of knowing and learning.

Background Screening

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The University of Michigan conducts background checks on all job candidates upon acceptance of a contingent offer and may use a third party administrator to conduct background checks. Background checks are performed in compliance with the Fair Credit Reporting Act.

Application Deadline

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Institute for Social Research job openings are posted for a minimum of fourteen (14\) calendar days. This opening may be removed from posting boards and filled any time after the minimum posting period has ended.

U\-M EEO Statement

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The University of Michigan is an equal employment opportunity employer.

### Job Opening ID

275484

### Working Title

Legal Assistant (TEMP)

### Job Title

PROF MISC (TEMP)

### Work Location

Ann Arbor Campus

Ann Arbor, MI

### Modes of Work

Onsite

### Full/Part Time

Full\-Time

### Regular/Temporary

Temporary

### FLSA Status

Nonexempt

### Organizational Group

Inst Soc Research

### Department

SRC\-Administration

### Posting Begin/End Date

3/25/2026 \- 4/08/2026

### Salary

$25\.00 \- $25\.00

### Career Interest

Administration

Legal \& Government Relations

Temporary Job Opening