Paralegal: Legal Operations & Project Coordination

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

Benefits offered by this job

Benefits package

Job summary

Illinois Institute of Technology's Office of General Counsel seeks a proactive Legal Operations & Project Coordinator (Paralegal) to organize complex workstreams, manage priorities, and handle confidential information with discretion.

You will collaborate with attorneys and university stakeholders, develop policies, track deadlines, and support contract and document management, compliance, and governance activities. The role supports a fast-paced environment with diverse legal matters.

Qualifications

• Three years of professional experience supporting legal operations or project coordination.
• Proficient with MS Office, Acrobat, and document management systems.
• Strong organizational and communication skills.

Responsibilities

• Coordinate multiple legal and administrative matters with deadlines.
• Assist with policy development and committee coordination.
• Prepare and customize basic contract templates and documents.
• Support governance and board materials as needed.

Skills

Organization

Project management

Attention to detail

Communication

Time management

Tools

Microsoft Word

Excel

Adobe Acrobat

Job description

Illinois Institute of Technology's Office of General Counsel seeks a proactive Legal Operations & Project Coordinator (Paralegal) to organize complex workstreams, manage priorities, and handle confidential information with discretion.

You will collaborate with attorneys and university stakeholders, develop policies, track deadlines, and support contract and document management, compliance, and governance activities. The role supports a fast-paced environment with diverse legal matters.