Senior Paralegal

Western Governors University

Base: $88,300.00 - $132,400.00; bonus/equity: elig...
Full-time, in-person (with occasional travel up to 20%)
Manage complex litigation and discovery processes
Administer intellectual property portfolio filings
Coordinate corporate governance and entity maintenance
Western Governors University is seeking a Senior Paralegal to provide advanced legal support in a dynamic, mission-driven environment. The ideal candidate will have extensive experience in various legal domains and a passion for public interest work

Job Summary

  • The Senior Paralegal provides advanced paralegal and legal operations support to attorneys within the Office of General Counsel in a fast-paced environment.
  • This role manages complex legal support activities across multiple practice areas including litigation, intellectual property, corporate governance, and regulatory compliance.
  • WGU offers comprehensive benefits including medical, dental, vision, retirement savings, and flexible paid time off with no need for accrual.

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Western Governors University is seeking a Senior Paralegal to provide advanced legal support in a dynamic, mission-driven environment. The ideal candidate will have extensive experience in various legal domains and a passion for public interest work.

Salary

Base: $88,300.00 - $132,400.00; Bonus/Equity: Eligible for bonuses; Benefits: Medical, dental, vision, HSA, FSA, life insurance, disability, retirement plan, tuition discount, flexible PTO

Skills & Requirements

Must-have

  • Manage complex litigation and discovery processes
  • Administer intellectual property portfolio filings
  • Coordinate corporate governance and entity maintenance
  • Support privacy and regulatory compliance reporting
  • Draft and maintain legal templates and playbooks

Nice-to-have

  • Motivated by public interest work
  • Experience with AI-assisted legal tools
  • Familiarity with FERPA and student privacy
  • Ability to guide less experienced staff
  • Continuous learning mindset

Key Requirements

  • 5 years of progressively responsible paralegal experience
  • Bachelor's degree in a related area
  • ABA-approved paralegal program certificate
  • Advanced organizational and analytical skills

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