Paralegal

This position is listed on behalf of a partner company, who manages all applications and next steps. Our partner is looking for a Paralegal based in the United States.

This role provides high-impact legal support within a fast-paced, mission-driven academic environment where accuracy, confidentiality, and responsiveness are essential. You will work closely with senior legal counsel to support litigation, investigations, compliance matters, and regulatory processes across a complex institutional setting. The position involves drafting legal documents, coordinating discovery, and ensuring the timely organization of case materials and sensitive records. You will also contribute to internal investigations, agency responses, and compliance initiatives spanning areas such as privacy and education law. Success in this role requires strong attention to detail, excellent organizational skills, and the ability to manage multiple deadlines in a dynamic environment. It is an opportunity to play a key role in maintaining legal integrity and operational compliance across a large and diverse organization.

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!

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