Corporate Paralegal

Strategic Education • Full-time • Hybrid in Minneapolis, Minnesota, United States • $28 - $43 / hour • 2h ago

Fast Facts

Seeking a Corporate Paralegal to support a small Legal Department with various legal matters, including marketing reviews and litigation. Ideal candidates will thrive in a collaborative environment and possess strong attention to detail.

Responsibilities: Key responsibilities include marketing submission reviews, preparing correspondence and documents, proofreading high-profile materials, managing calendar and travel arrangements, and assisting with conference scheduling.

Skills: Required skills include keen attention to detail, proficiency in Microsoft Teams, Zoom, and SharePoint, as well as the ability to adapt to fast-paced environments.

Qualifications: Preferred qualifications include a Bachelor's degree and 2+ years of experience as a paralegal or legal assistant in a law firm or corporate legal department.

Location: This position is based in Minneapolis, MN, with on-site work required Tuesday through Thursday.

Compensation: $28 - $43 / Hourly

Serves as paralegal within a small Legal Department consisting of six attorneys and two other paralegals. Provides support to Education Technology Services (ETS) attorney on a wide variety of matters, including marketing review, litigation, regulatory, and corporate.

Essential Duties & Responsibilities:

Marketing submission review, coordination, and data compilation regarding review trends
Prepare correspondence, documents, and presentations
Proofread and revise high-profile documents for formatting, consistency, and accuracy
Schedule meetings, make travel arrangements, manage invoice and expense reimbursement processing, assist with conference and CLE scheduling and dues

Job Skills:

Keen attention to detail in reviewing and editing written materials
Willingness and ability to master technology platforms, including Microsoft Teams, Zoom, and SharePoint, as well as travel management, expense management, contract management, matter tracking, and board platform technologies.
Demonstrated ability to thrive in a fast-paced, collaborative team environment.

Work Experience:

2+ years prior experience as a legal assistant, paralegal, or similar role for a law firm or corporate legal department preferred.

Education:

Bachelor’s degree

Other:

Must be on-site in Minneapolis office Tuesday-Thursday each week, subject to case-by-case exceptions.
Ability to work onsite in Corporate or Campus location (in a typical office environment) may be required based on role. If so, this would include being mobile within the office, including movement from floor-to-floor using elevators or stairs.
If offsite or hybrid role, must have access to work in setting which enables meeting all requirements of the role (including privacy, reliable internet access, phone, ability to video conference, etc.) at a remote location.
Must be able to meet critical thinking and problem-solving aspects aligned to job duties, as well as effectively communicating with co-workers.
Must be able to work more than 40 hours per week when business needs warrant. Accommodations related to schedule may be considered.
Able to access information using a computer.
Other essential functions and marginal job functions are subject to modification.
Must be able to travel occasionally should a business need arise. For most roles travel would not be common. Travel may involve plane, car or metro. In accordance with ADA policies, reasonable accommodations regarding travel limitations can be provided. Travel will be more common for roles such as Account Executives (25 - 50%), senior leaders (10 – 20%) or Capella Core Faculty (5 – 10%).

SEI offers a comprehensive package of benefits to employees scheduled 30 hours or more per week. In addition to medical, dental, vision, life and disability plans, SEI employees may take advantage of well-being incentives, parental leave, paid time off, certain paid holidays, tax saving accounts (FSA, HSA), 401(k) retirement benefit, Employee Stock Purchase Plan, tuition assistance as well as entertainment and retail discounts. Non-exempt employees are eligible for overtime pay, if applicable.

Careers - Our Benefits, Strategic Education, Inc

SEI is an equal opportunity employer committed to fostering an inclusive and collaborative culture where individuals can grow their careers and contribute fully. We strive to attract talent with broad experiences, skills and perspectives. We welcome applications from all. While it is not typical for an individual to be hired at or near the top end of the pay range at SEI, we offer a competitive salary. The actual base pay offered to the successful candidate may vary depending on multiple factors including, but not limited to, job-related knowledge/skills, experience, business needs, geographical location, and internal pay equity. Our Talent Acquisition Team is ready to discuss your interest in joining SEI. The expected salary range for this position is below.

$28.75 - $43.50 - Hourly

If you require reasonable accommodations to complete our application process, please contact our Human Resources Department at Careers@strategiced.com.