Legal Assistant - Office of General Counsel

Washington University in St. Louis • Columbus, OH

1d • $25 - $39 • Onsite

About The Position

The selected individual will have two major functions: (a) handle paralegal aspects of disputes and litigation, from inception through discovery and trial; and (b) provide contracting support and administration. This individual will also be expected to provide general paralegal assistance, such as assistance with transactions, closings, regulatory analysis, and legal research to all OGC attorneys.

Requirements

• Associate degree or combination of education and experience may substitute for minimum education.
• Corporate Or Litigation Paralegal (5 Years)
• Not Applicable

Nice To Haves

• Bachelor's degree
• Analytical Thinking
• Business (Corporate) Law
• Client Service Excellence
• Contact Management
• Database Applications
• Detail-Oriented
• Federal Court Litigation
• Following Instructions
• Legal Assistance
• Microsoft Office
• Multitasking
• Oral Communications
• Organizing
• Paralegal Education
• Portfolio Management
• Problem Solving Tools
• Professional Ethics
• Professional Etiquette
• Task Management
• Teamwork
• Time Management
• Working Independently
• Written Communication

Responsibilities

• Organize and manage litigation files; gather organize and index documents and information related to litigation; maintain calendars and docketing system to meet deadlines; attend meetings, hearings and trials as needed; perform electronic research; assist attorneys in preparing cases for trial; prepare deposition and case summaries and other reports related to pending litigation.
• Manage and administer a large volume of contracts of different types; maintain a database to track key contract terms, such as renewal and termination dates and money flows; review, summarize and evaluate contracts organize and maintain contract files; perform initial review of contracts and agreements, for subsequent attorney review; draft routine contracts and amendments under attorney supervision.
• Performs other duties as assigned.

Benefits

• Up to 22 days of vacation, 10 recognized holidays, and sick time.
• Competitive health insurance packages with priority appointments and lower copays/coinsurance.
• Free Metro transit U-Pass for eligible employees.
• Eligible employees with a defined contribution (403(b)) Retirement Savings Plan, which combines employee contributions and university contributions starting at 7%.
• Wellness challenges, annual health screenings, mental health resources, mindfulness programs and courses, employee assistance program (EAP), financial resources, access to dietitians, and more!
• 4 weeks of caregiver leave to bond with your new child.
• Family care resources are also available for your continued childcare needs.
• Need adult care? We’ve got you covered.
• Covers the cost of tuition for you and your family, including dependent undergraduate-level college tuition up to 100% at WashU and 40% elsewhere after seven years with us.

What This Job Offers

• Job Type: Full-time
• Career Level: Mid Level
• Education Level: Associate degree