Washington University in St. Louis Information Technology
Legal Assistant – Risk Management
Location
Washington
Posted
9 days ago
Salary
$25 - $39 / hour
Seniority
Senior
Job Description
Legal Assistant – Risk Management
WashU IT
• 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 • Perform other duties as assigned
Job Requirements
- Associate degree or combination of education and experience may substitute for minimum education
- Corporate Or Litigation Paralegal (5 Years)
Benefits
- Up to 22 days of vacation
- 10 recognized holidays
- Sick time
- Competitive health insurance packages with priority appointments and lower copays/coinsurance
- Free Metro transit U-Pass for eligible employees
- Defined contribution (403(b)) Retirement Savings Plan with university contributions starting at 7%
- Wellness challenges, annual health screenings, mental health resources, mindfulness programs and courses, employee assistance program (EAP), financial resources, access to dietitians, and more!
- 4 weeks of caregiver leave to bond with your new child
- Tuition coverage for you and your family, including dependent undergraduate-level college tuition up to 100% at WashU and 40% elsewhere after seven years
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