Legal Assistant – Risk Management

Job Description:

• 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

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