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JOB SUMMARY

Under the general supervision of the General Counsel or designee, the Paralegal will provide legal and administrative support to the Office of the General Counsel in providing a full range of legal services to the University. This position requires a highly organized and detail-oriented professional with experience in litigation support, contracts, document drafting, and case management. The Paralegal will assist attorneys in handling a variety of legal matters, including contracts, employment law, real estate, and litigation support.

DUTIES AND RESPONSIBILITIES

1. Provides comprehensive legal administrative support in the form of preparation, review, organization, filing, and/or tracking of legal documents, including but not limited to contracts, pleadings, and correspondence.
2. Works independently and/or with minimal required oversight.
3. Assists with litigation matters, including document collection, discovery responses, and case file management.
4. Drafts, reviews, and edits contracts, agreements, policies, and other legal or transaction documents.
5. Coordinates and assists with responses to public records requests, subpoenas, and other legal inquiries.
6. Provides administrative support, including scheduling meetings, organizing files, and preparing correspondence.
7. Liaises with internal stakeholders, external counsel, and government agencies as needed.
8. Represents the Office of the General Counsel to the public, University departments, and external contacts on a variety of issues and serves as an information source for staff.
9. Performs other related duties as assigned.

MINIMUM QUALIFICATIONS

• Bachelor's degree and four years of recent paralegal legal experience, or an equivalent combination of education and experience.
• Demonstrated ability to communicate effectively, both orally and in writing, with particular attention to detail.
• Superior organization and logic skills, and the ability to work on multiple projects in a time sensitive environment.
• Ability to interact with colleagues, superiors, internal clients, and external affiliates in a positive and constructive manner, even in the face of competing deadlines or significant workload.
• Ability to effectively and professionally respond to client concerns.
• Experience independently managing a significant caseload of diverse matters.
• Proficiency in Microsoft Office Suite and case management tools.

PREFERRED QUALIFICATIONS

• Three (3) or more years of experience working as a paralegal in a higher education, government, or corporate legal setting.
• Knowledge of administrative policies and procedures.
• Experience with procedures applicable to Connecticut state agencies.
• Experience in contract review, regulatory compliance, or litigation support.

APPOINTMENT TERMS

This is a full-time, permanent position. This Paralegal position requires completion of special assignments as needed, which may occasionally require working evenings or weekends. The University offers a competitive salary, and outstanding benefits, including employee and dependent tuition waivers at UConn, and a highly desirable work environment. For additional information regarding benefits, please visit hr.uconn.edu and explore the sections under the Benefits & Leaves and Engagement & Learning headers.

TERMS AND CONDITIONS OF EMPLOYMENT

Employment of the successful candidate is contingent upon the successful completion of a pre-employment criminal background check.

TO APPLY

Please apply online at https://hr.uconn.edu/jobs, Faculty and Staff Positions, Search #499036 to upload a resume, cover letter, and contact information for three (3) professional references.

This job posting is scheduled to be removed at 11:55 p.m. Eastern time on May 13, 2025. 

All employees are subject to adherence to the State Code of Ethics which may be found at http://www.ct.gov/ethics/site/default.asp.

All members of the University of Connecticut are expected to exhibit appreciation of, and contribute to, an inclusive, respectful, and diverse environment for the University community.

The University of Connecticut aspires to create a community built on collaboration and belonging and has actively sought to create an inclusive culture within the workforce. The success of the University is dependent on the willingness of our diverse employee and student populations to share their rich perspectives and backgrounds in a respectful manner. This makes it essential for each member of our community to feel secure and welcomed and to thoroughly understand and believe that their ideas are respected by all. We strongly respect each individual employee’s unique experiences and perspectives and encourage all members of the community to do the same. All applicants will receive consideration for employment without regard to race, color, religion, gender, gender identity or expression, sexual orientation, national origin, genetics, disability, age, or veteran status.

The University of Connecticut is an AA/EEO Employer.