Paralegal

Accountabilities: In this role, you will support legal counsel in litigation, compliance, and investigative matters while ensuring accurate documentation, coordination, and timely execution of legal processes.

• Assist counsel with litigation management, including discovery, document review, and evidence organization
• Draft, review, and prepare legal documents such as correspondence, pleadings, agreements, and agency responses under attorney supervision
• Support internal investigations by gathering, organizing, and analyzing relevant documentation from multiple departments
• Prepare responses to federal and state agency inquiries, audits, and regulatory matters
• Maintain case files, manage deadlines, and ensure compliance with retention policies and legal procedures
• Coordinate litigation calendars including hearings, depositions, filings, and internal deadlines
• Support compliance initiatives including regulatory filings, policy updates, and audits (e.g., FERPA, Title IX, privacy regulations)
• Compile and summarize information across departments to support reporting, legal analysis, and case preparation
• Conduct legal research and prepare summaries for attorney review
• Communicate with internal stakeholders to obtain updates and ensure timely case progression

Requirements

This role requires strong paralegal experience, excellent organizational abilities, and the capacity to manage complex legal workflows in a high-volume, regulated environment.

• Bachelor’s degree required; ABA-approved paralegal certificate preferred
• 3+ years of experience as a paralegal or legal assistant, preferably in litigation
• Experience in higher education or regulated environments strongly preferred
• Strong knowledge of legal processes, case management systems, and legal research tools
• Excellent written and verbal communication skills with strong attention to detail
• Ability to manage multiple priorities, deadlines, and shifting workloads in a fast-paced environment
• Strong analytical and problem-solving skills with the ability to interpret policies and procedures
• High level of professionalism, discretion, and ability to maintain confidentiality
• Proficiency in Microsoft Office Suite, legal databases, and digital case management tools
• Strong interpersonal skills and ability to collaborate across departments
• Ability to work independently while also following direction from legal counsel
• Familiarity with responsible and ethical use of AI tools in legal work environments

Benefits

• Competitive hourly compensation: $31.19 – $40.54
• Comprehensive benefits package including medical, dental, and vision coverage
• Paid time off and paid holidays
• Retirement savings options (401k or equivalent plan, depending on eligibility)
• Life insurance and disability coverage
• Remote work flexibility within the United States
• Professional development and training opportunities
• Exposure to complex legal, compliance, and regulatory matters in a large academic organization
• Collaborative and mission-driven work environment

How Jobgether works: We use an AI-powered matching process to ensure your application is reviewed quickly, objectively, and fairly against the role's core requirements. Our system identifies the top-fitting candidates, and this shortlist is then shared directly with the hiring company. The final decision and next steps (interviews, assessments) are managed by their internal team. We appreciate your interest and wish you the best! Why Apply Through Jobgether?

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