Legal Operations & Project Coordination (Paralegal)

Illinois Institute of Technology; Chicago (IL); On-site; USD 70,000 - 75,000; Full time

Job summary

Illinois Institute of Technology in Chicago seeks a Legal Operations & Project Coordinator (Paralegal) to join the Office of General Counsel. The successful candidate will be highly organized, detail-oriented, and able to independently manage multiple priorities while supporting legal, operational, and administrative tasks.

You will help develop office policies, coordinate complex projects, and work closely with attorneys and university stakeholders to ensure timely deliverables.

Qualifications

• Highly organized and detail-oriented.
• Able to manage multiple priorities.
• Experience coordinating complex projects in a legal or administrative setting.

Responsibilities

• Support legal, operational, and administrative responsibilities of the Office of General Counsel.
• Develop and improve office policies, procedures, and best practices.
• Coordinate and manage multiple legal and administrative matters simultaneously, ensuring deadlines and deliverables are effectively tracked and completed.

Skills

Legal coordination

Project coordination

Job description

Together, we can build a university where students of all backgrounds can prepare for meaningful roles in a changing society. For more than 130 years, this has been our guiding purpose. At Illinois Tech we are looking for purpose-driven individuals to help us in our mission.

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Discover what sets Illinois Tech apart as an exceptional place to work, and why that has earned us a place on Forbes’ America’s Best Midsize Employers lists for four years running. Our commitment to employee well-being is reflected in our competitive benefits package, featuring sliding premiums for equitable access, a highly generous 403b Match Program ,and on-site fitness centers . For those looking to continue their education, Tuition Remission allows both employees and eligible dependents to take classes at Illinois Tech at no or reduced cost. Join us and help power the difference at Illinois Tech.

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Legal Operations & Project Coordination (Paralegal)

Legal Operations & Project Coordination (Paralegal)

Pay Range: $70,000– $75,000 per year
Compensation Statement: The pay range listed reflects the anticipated base compensation for this role. Actual compensation will be determined based on skills, experience, education, and internal equity.

Position Summary

The University’s Office of General Counsel is responsible for providing legal advice and representation to the University, and to faculty and staff acting in their roles as representatives of the University. The successful candidate will be an organized, detail-oriented professional who can independently manage multiple priorities, coordinate complex projects, maintain confidential information, and work collaboratively with attorneys and University stakeholders.
The Office of General Counsel is a small, collaborative team that supports the University’s academic, research, business, and governance activities across a wide range of legal matters. The work is varied and often fast-paced, with priorities that evolve as new legal issues arise.
This position is ideal for a highly organized professional who enjoys coordinating complex work, improving processes, solving problems, and working collaboratively with attorneys and colleagues across the University. While many assignments follow established procedures, the position also provides opportunities to develop new skills, recommend improvements, and contribute to the continued effectiveness of the Office of General Counsel.

Essential Duties and Responsibilities

This position will work closely with the attorneys and the Assistant to the Vice President and General Counsel to support the legal, operational, and administrative responsibilities of the Office of General Counsel.

• Legal Operations & Project Coordination
  • Work closely with the Office of General Counsel legal team to develop and improve office policies, procedures, and best practices for addressing legal and operational matters affecting the University.
  • Coordinate and manage multiple legal and administrative matters simultaneously, ensuring deadlines, documentation, and deliverables are effectively tracked and completed.