Legal Assistant (Remote) - Office of General Counsel - Risk Management
Job Overview
Location
Washington University Medical Campus
Job Type
Full-time
Category
Product Management
Date Posted
June 25, 2026
Full Job Description
đź“‹ Description
- • Organize and manage litigation files, including gathering, organizing, and indexing documents and information related to disputes and litigation from inception through discovery and trial.
- • Maintain calendars and docketing systems to ensure compliance with court deadlines and scheduling requirements for litigation matters.
- • Attend meetings, hearings, and trials as required to support attorneys and document proceedings.
- • Perform electronic legal research and assist attorneys in preparing cases for trial, including drafting deposition summaries, case summaries, and other litigation-related reports.
- • Manage and administer a high volume of contracts across multiple types, tracking key terms such as renewal dates, termination dates, and financial obligations.
- • Maintain a centralized contract database to monitor critical dates and obligations, ensuring timely alerts and compliance.
- • Review, summarize, and evaluate contracts for legal risk and completeness, preparing them for attorney review and approval.
- • Draft routine contracts and amendments under the direct supervision of attorneys, ensuring alignment with institutional policies and legal standards.
- • Organize and maintain physical and digital contract files for easy retrieval and audit readiness.
- • Provide general paralegal support to all attorneys in the Office of General Counsel, including assistance with transactions, closings, regulatory analysis, and legal research.
- • Perform other duties as assigned to support the operational needs of the Office of General Counsel.
🎯 Requirements
- • Associate degree or combination of education and experience that substitutes for minimum education
- • Five years of experience as a corporate or litigation paralegal
🏖️ Benefits
- • Up to 22 days of vacation, 10 recognized holidays, and 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%
- • 4 weeks of caregiver leave to bond with a new child
- • Tuition coverage for employee and family: 100% at WashU and 40% elsewhere after seven years of service
- • Wellness resources including mental health support, annual health screenings, mindfulness programs, EAP, and access to dietitians
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About Washington University in St. Louis
Washington University in St. Louis is a private research university founded in 1853. It offers undergraduate, graduate, and professional programs across seven schools, including Arts & Sciences, Engineering, Medicine, Law, and Business. Located in St. Louis, Missouri, the university is classified as an R1 doctoral university with very high research activity. It operates a 169-acre Danforth Campus and a 164-acre Medical Campus, along with the Tyson Research Center. The university is affiliated with Barnes-Jewish Hospital and conducts extensive interdisciplinary research in biomedicine, engineering, social policy, and the arts.
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