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Paralegal

The Wistar Institute · Philadelphia, Pennsylvania, US

The Wistar Institute is a world leader in early-stage discovery science in the areas of cancer, immunology, and infectious disease.

Job description

The Wistar Institute is a world leader in early-stage discovery science in the areas of cancer, immunology, and infectious disease. Wistar is committed to accelerating research advances from bench to bedside through brilliant science and distinctive approaches to collaboration among scientific investigators and academic and industry partners. Wistar’s dynamic environment supports the advancement of discoveries that will change the future of human health. The Wistar Institute has an opening for a Paralegal in our results-driven Legal Department. This in-house paralegal role supports the Legal Department across a broad range of contract, governance, compliance, and other core legal operations within the Office of the General Counsel. The position plays an active role in contract drafting, review, and management, policy development, and cross-functional coordination, working closely with legal counsel and internal stakeholders to ensure compliance with applicable laws and regulations. This in-house paralegal role is a hybrid position. Duties and responsibilities: Required Education/Experience: Bachelor’s degree or equivalent education required. Proficiency in Microsoft Office and Adob...