Legal Assistant; Hybrid; Office of General Counsel

Legal Administrative Assistant

The selected individual will have two major functions: provide legal administrative duties of a complex and confidential nature in support of senior staff members of the Office of the General Counsel; and support, manage, review and administer a large volume of agreements, contracts, and transactional documents for review by Assistant Vice Chancellor and Associate General Counsels.

Primary

Duties & Responsibilities:

• Provide a full range of legal administrative support to several attorneys and paralegals. Coordinate attorney calendars and scheduling; facilitate Continuing Legal Education and professional development sessions, registration with sponsoring organizations, recording of credits; business travel arrangements, expense reimbursement requests.
• Support, manage, review and administer a large volume of agreements, contracts, and transactional documents in support of several Assistant Vice Chancellor and Associate General Counsels in the Office of the General Counsel. Support, organize and manage documentation review processes from drafting through execution while monitoring for key contractual terms and workflows. Maintain an electronic legal contract management software system to track statuses and organize and maintain physical documents.
• Perform other duties as assigned.

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, Client Service Excellence, Contract Management, Database Applications, Detail-Oriented, Healthcare Law, Microsoft Office, Multitasking, Oral Communications, Organizing, Paralegal Education, 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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All qualified individuals must be able to perform the essential functions of the position satisfactorily and, if requested, reasonable accommodations will be made to enable employees with disabilities to perform the essential functions of their job, absent undue hardship.

Pre-Employment Screening

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