Paralegal - Office of General Counsel

Georgetown University comprises two unique campuses in the nation’s capital. With the Hilltop Campus located in the heart of the historic Georgetown neighborhood, and the Capitol Campus, just minutes from the U.S. Capitol and U.S. Supreme Court, Georgetown University offers rigorous academic programs, a global perspective, and unparalleled opportunities to engage with Washington, D.C. Our community is a close-knit group of remarkable individuals driven by intellectual inquiry, a commitment to social justice, and a shared dedication to making a difference in the world.

Requirements

The Office of General Counsel, led by Vice President and General Counsel Adam Adler, is responsible for the provision of legal services to the University and its officers, directors, administrators, faculty and staff. The office provides legal advice and counsel on the broad spectrum of legal issues that arise in the operation of the University. The office is also responsible for engaging the services of outside law firms for specialized legal needs and for coordinating and supervising their work.

The Paralegal is responsible for paralegal and litigation support services (including coordinating response to subpoenas and assisting in discovery), corporate support (including coordinating the audit letter process, obtaining necessary corporate documents, and making filings), and contract administration and review. This position is also responsible for providing high level administrative support to the Vice President and General Counsel and other attorneys as assigned. Duties include but are not limited to:

• Assist with document collection in connection with subpoenas and discovery.

• Manage contract intake, conduct basic contract review, and coordinate the legal review process.

• Coordinate and ensure timely corporate filings.

• Provide direct high-level administrative support to all attorneys.

Work Interactions

This position reports directly to the General Counsel and works closely with all attorneys in the department, and in particular with the University Counsel responsible for litigation. This position will have considerable visibility and will interact with senior leaders at the university as well as numerous university staff. It will require an ability to work as a team player with many people from varied backgrounds. The Paralegal must be flexible and be able to work independently and under pressure. The position requires an ability to maintain confidentiality, as the incumbent will need to develop positive working relationships with various university offices and counterparts to ensure proper representation of the Office of General Counsel.   

Requirements and Qualifications

• Bachelor's Degree

• Excellent writing, analytical and communication skills with excellent proofreading skills, attention to detail, and thoroughness

• Must have proficiency with MS Word and experience with Excel, PowerPoint, and Adobe

• Ability to work effectively across departments and offices, engaging resources in an appropriate manner

• Must be proactive and able to work independently, efficiently, and professionally

• Excellent judgment in working with various constituencies with the ability to exercise discretion and diplomacy at all times

• Administrative assistant experience preferred, as well as experience with contract review, legal research and/or litigation support

Work Mode Designation

This position has been designated as On-Campus. Please note that work mode designations are regularly reviewed in order to meet the evolving needs of the University.  Such review may necessitate a change to a position’s mode of work designation. Complete details about Georgetown University’s mode of work designations for staff positions can be found on the Department of Human Resources website: https://hr.georgetown.edu/mode-of-work-designation.

Pay Range:

The projected salary or hourly pay range for this position which represents the full range of anticipated compensation is:

$44,022.00 - $73,406.80

Compensation is determined by a number of factors including, but not limited to, the candidate’s individual qualifications, experience, education, skills, and certifications, as well as the University’s business needs and external