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Legal Assistant - Office of General Counsel

Washington University in St. Louis
North Medical Building, United States, United Statesfull_timeVerifiedPosted 3 Jun 2026
šŸ’° $78,000/yr($50,000/yr – $78,000/yr)

About the role

Scheduled Hours

40

Position Summary

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.

Job Description

Primary Duties & 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.

Working Conditions:
Job Location/Working Conditions

  • Normal office environment.

Physical Effort

  • Typically working at 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, 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

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.

Questions

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Accommodation

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