PARALEGAL

Duke Careers•Durham, NC

3d•Onsite

About The Position

DUMAC, Inc., a nonprofit organization that manages Duke University’s endowment assets, is seeking a detail-oriented Paralegal to support its legal, compliance, and corporate governance functions. This role supports DUMAC’s Chief Legal Officer and in-house counsel while partnering with internal teams and external counterparties to manage legal documentation, support investment-related workflows, and assist with regulatory and compliance processes.

Requirements

Bachelor's degree in related area and/or equivalent combination of relevant education and professional experience.
Requires broad general knowledge in the legal and/or medical field.
Two years working in related field.

Nice To Haves

Associate Degree in NC Paralegal Studies and broad general knowledge in the legal field.
Paralegal certification or equivalent experience preferred
2+ years of relevant experience preferred (law firm, financial services, or in-house legal/compliance)
Strong organization, attention to detail, and analytical skills
Effective written and verbal communication skills
Ability to manage multiple priorities in a fast-paced environment
Professionalism and discretion in handling sensitive information
Proficiency in Microsoft Office and document management systems
Demonstrated curiosity and willingness to leverage emerging technologies, including AI tools, to improve workflows, enhance efficiency, and support continuous process improvement
Exposure to investment management or regulatory frameworks (e.g., Investment Advisers Act)
Experience with derivatives documentation (e.g., ISDAs)
Familiarity with compliance or corporate governance processes

Responsibilities

Coordinate workflows across legal, investment, engineering and operations teams
Support preparation, review, and management of internal reports, contracts, agreements, and transactional documents
Organize and manage documentation review process from drafting through execution while monitoring key contractual terms
Maintain document management systems, ensuring proper organization, data integrity and version control
Assist with operational due diligence on investment managers and transactions
Maintain organized records of legal, compliance, and governance documentation (e.g., entity documents, resolutions, signatories, wire instructions, checklists)
Assist with drafting policies, procedures, and training materials
Support compliance program activities and related training, including policy adherence and periodic reporting (e.g., employee trading reports)
Assist with maintaining and monitoring compliance processes (e.g., restricted lists, investment approvals, monitoring/testing)
Respond to KYC/AML due diligence requests related to investments and account/market openings, including coordinating documentation and interfacing with internal teams and counterparties
Maintain documentation and support interactions with counterparties (e.g., custodians, prime brokers, outside counsel, regulatory bodies)
Track key terms, authorizations, and account-related materials
Coordinate scheduling and logistics for Board and support corporation meetings
Handle sensitive and confidential information, including PII, in accordance with policies