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Legal Assistant - Office of General Counsel
Washington University in St. LouisNorth Medical Building, United States, United Statesfull_timeVerifiedPosted 3 Jun 2026
š° $78,000/yr($50,000/yr ā $78,000/yr)
About the role
Scheduled Hours
40Position 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.
Required Qualifications
Education:
Associate degree or combination of education and experience may substitute for minimum education.
Certifications/Professional Licenses:
Work Experience:
Skills:
Driver's License:
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:
Work Experience:
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 CommunicationGrade
G10-HSalary Range
$25.47 - $39.49 / HourlyThe 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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