Paralegal – Legal Support for University

About the role

The Paralegal provides legal, administrative and operational support to the university’s Legal team, ensuring efficient contract management, regulatory compliance and accurate legal record‑keeping.

Key responsibilities

• Prepare, review and administer standard legal documents, contracts and correspondence using approved templates.
• Conduct initial contract reviews, identify gaps and coordinate the review and execution process with university departments.
• Maintain contract trackers, monitor key dates, obligations and renewals, and escalate issues as needed.
• Perform legal and regulatory research, prepare summaries and support regulatory submissions.
• Manage legal matter files, trackers and ensure confidentiality and proper document classification.
• Support governance documentation, policy reviews and due‑diligence activities.
• Coordinate with external counsel, track fees, invoices and procurement compliance.
• Maintain legal team calendars, prepare reports and identify workflow improvements.

Required profile

• Bachelor’s degree in law, Legal Studies or related field; paralegal qualification desirable.
• 3–5 years of experience in a paralegal, legal assistant or similar role within an in‑house legal team or comparable organization.
• Demonstrated ability to conduct legal research and produce clear summaries.
• Strong organizational skills, attention to detail and ability to manage multiple matters and deadlines.
• Excellent written and verbal communication skills.

Required skills

• Proficiency in Microsoft Office applications.
• Familiarity with document‑management, contract‑management or legal matter‑management systems.