Scheduled Hours

37.5

Position Summary

The selected individual will provide administrative legal assistance to the Office of the Vice Chancellor and General Counsel (OGC) Department as: management, administration and reporting projects of an extensive volume of legal contracts of different types; and high level administrative support to Assistant Vice Chancellor and Associate General Counsels.

Job Description

Primary Duties & Responsibilities:

• Management, administration and reporting projects responsibility of an extensive volume of legal contracts of different types; maintenance and oversight of contract management legal software system to track key contract terms and workflows, such as renewal and termination dates, funds flows, and signature execution; reviews, summarizes and evaluates contracts, organizes and maintains contract files and status; performs initial review of contracts and agreements for subsequent review by paralegal or attorney.
• Provides high level administrative support to Assistant Vice Chancellor and Associate General Counsels and paralegals that work closely with the attorneys.
• Organizes and manages legal files; prepares legal documents, correspondence and presentation documents to meet deadlines, researching topics as needed; maintains calendars.
• Performs other duties as assigned, including providing back-up to other administrative assistants as circumstances require.

Working Conditions:
Job Location/Working Conditions

• Normal office environment.

Physical Effort

• Typically sitting at a desk or table.

Equipment

• Office equipment.

The above statements are intended to describe the general nature and level of work performed by people assigned to this classification. They are not intended to be construed as an exhaustive list of all job duties performed by the personnel so classified. Management reserves the right to revise or amend duties at any time.

Required Qualifications

Education:

Associate degree or combination of education and experience may substitute for minimum education.

Certifications/Professional Licenses:

No specific certification/professional license is required for this position.

Work Experience:

Corporate Or Litigation Paralegal (5 Years)

Skills:

Not Applicable

Driver's License:

A driver's license is not required for this position.

More About This Job

WashU seeks highly motivated individuals who are able to perform duties in a manner consistent with our core mission and guiding principles.

Preferred Qualifications

Education:

Bachelor's degree

Certifications/Professional Licenses:

No additional certification/professional licenses unless stated elsewhere in the job posting.

Work Experience:

No additional work experience unless stated elsewhere in the job posting.

Skills:

Analytical Thinking, Business (Corporate) Law, Client Service Excellence, Contract 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

Grade

G10-H

Salary Range

$25.47 - $39.49 / Hourly

The salary range reflects base salaries paid for positions in a given job grade across the University. Individual rates within the range will be determined by factors including one's qualifications and performance, equity with others in the department, market rates for positions within the same grade and department budget.

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