Junior Paralegal Position Available In Providence, Rhode Island

Junior Paralegal locations
South Street Landing
time type
Full time
posted on
Posted 2 Days Ago
job requisition id

REQ202704

Job Description:

The position of Junior Paralegal provides legal and administrative support for the Office of General Counsel (OGC), drafts form agreements and responds to a variety of document requests. The responsibilities include managing and maintaining file systems, drafting correspondence and reports, scheduling meetings, and responding to information requests. The Junior Paralegal will also gain sufficient understanding of the work and operations of the OGC to respond to inquiries and/or determine the appropriate attorney to defer more complex issues.

Major Responsibilities:

Legal Support – Conduct legal research and analyze statutes, regulations, legal articles, judicial decisions, and other legal sources; provide written analysis to attorneys. Draft or review legal documents including contracts and legal briefs. Organize and maintain case files, including documents, evidence and correspondence. Receive, track and respond to information requests sent to the OGC; assist on litigation matters, including responding to discovery requests. Assist with mass document production that involves analyzing, cataloging, and copying correspondence, policies, and other exhibit items. Meet with attorneys and other professionals to discuss assigned cases or projects. Act as a liaison among all parties for scheduling and sharing information. Provide project support and perform other related duties as assigned. Administrative Support – Coordinate, organize, and execute administrative tasks. Upload appropriate documents to the office data management system. Maintain filing system, including scanning, closing and shredding of paper files. Receive, review, and file all incoming correspondence. Proof, draft, and finalize various correspondence, legal documents, and reports. Organize necessary correspondence responses or filings (to senior administrators, outside counsel, third parties, courts and administrative agencies), scheduling witness interviews, copying and distributing documents as necessary format and proof documents; process documents for mailing. Manage and maintain schedules, calendars, and appointments of attorneys in OGC. Triage incoming calls and emails to OGC to the appropriate staff member. Assist the Executive Assistant with the archiving and storage of office files. Provide other administrative duties as otherwise required or needed. Organize electronic files, repare initial drafts of form agreements, draft reports and assist as needed within the office of General Counsel (OGC) – Open and close electronic files for contract review/drafting, real estate matters, litigation matters/lawsuits and administrative complaints. Ensure documents are in the appropriate files and files are filed/stored electronically in the correct location. Draft and maintain reports for OGC.

Education and Experience:

Bachelor’s degree preferred, Associate’s degree required
Paralegal Certificate
2-3 years of related experience, or an equivalent combination of skills, education, and experience Please include a cover letter and resume in the attachments section when submitting an application. Background check satisfactory to Brown University. Benefits of Working at

Brown:

Information on the Benefits of Working at Brown can be found here.

Recruiting Start Date:

2025-05-29

Job Posting Title:

Junior Paralegal Department:

Office of the

Vice President and General Counsel Grade:

Grade 8

Worker Type:

Employee Worker Sub-Type:

Regular Time Type:

Full time

Scheduled Weekly Hours:

37.5

Position Work Location:

Hybrid Eligible Statement on

Equity, Diversity and Inclusion:

All positions require demonstrated ability to work collaboratively with faculty, staff, students, and other Brown and community stakeholders with diverse perspectives and demonstrated ability to contribute to an inclusive environment.

Submission Guidelines:

Please note that in order to be considered an applicant for any staff position at Brown University you must submit an application form for each position for which you believe you are qualified. Applications are not kept on file for future positions. Please include a cover letter and resume with each position application. Still Have Questions? If you have any questions you may contact employment@brown.edu.

EEO Statement:

Brown University is an E-Verify Employer. As an EEO employer, Brown University provides equal opportunity and prohibits discrimination, harassment and retaliation based upon a person’s race, color, religion, sex, age, national or ethnic origin, disability, veteran status, sexual orientation, gender identity, gender expression, or any other characteristic protected under applicable law. About Us Welcome! Founded in 1764, Brown is a leading institution for education, discovery, and global intellectual progress as well as one of the largest employers in Rhode Island. Working at Brown brings more than just a paycheck and generous benefits; it offers an opportunity to contribute to a greater good. Join us in supporting the pursuit of knowledge and individual growth that defines higher education and enriches our community.

Additional Information:

Information about our salary ranges can be found here.

Attachments:

A resume is required as part of your job application. Please also include a cover letter and any other related documents as noted in the job description.

Questions Submitting Your Application:

If you have questions about submitting your application, please contact employment@brown.edu.