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Litigation Paralegal
Location
United States
Posted
69 days ago
Salary
$31 - $40 / hour
Seniority
Senior
Job Description
Litigation Paralegal
Workforce and Community Education
• Provides dedicated support to the Senior Counsel • Assists Counsel with litigation case management, including discovery, document review, and evidence organization • Drafts, prepares, and reviews a wide variety of legal correspondence, pleadings, agreements, and other documents under counsel supervision • Conducts and coordinates internal investigations and gathers relevant documentation from university departments • Drafts and prepares responses to federal and state agency requests, investigations, and related matters • Supports academic units with state license requirements, disclosures, and organizes timelines to ensure timely filings • Supports compliance initiatives, including regulatory filings, policy development, and audits • Collects and organizes responsive information across business units and prepares reports, summaries, and other documentation • Maintains case files and ensures compliance with retention policies and deadlines • Manages calendars for litigation and internal matters, including hearings, depositions, and filing deadlines
Job Requirements
- Bachelor’s degree required
- ABA-approved paralegal program certificate preferred
- Minimum of three (3) years of experience as a paralegal or legal assistant, preferably in litigation
- Experience in higher education or a regulated environment is preferred
- Familiarity with case management systems and legal research tools
- Proficient experience with AI use in the legal profession, with strict adherence to the principles of Ethics and Professional Responsibility as described in ABA’s Formal Opinion 512
Benefits
- comprehensive well-being benefits for you and your family
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