Paralegal
Company: Principia College
Role summary
Paralegal is a full-time role at Principia College in Des Peres, Missouri, United States (on-site). Posted 2026-10-30. Salary: USD 66,506–78,976 per year. Experience level: 5-10.
- Job title
- Paralegal
- Company
- Principia College
- Location
- Des Peres, Missouri, United States
- Work arrangement
- on-site
- Employment type
- full-time
- Category
- Administrative
- Salary
- USD 66,506–78,976 per year
- Experience level
- 5-10
- Date posted
- 2026-10-30
If you have experience in legal support and enjoy variety, this role at Principia College offers a stable, full-time environment where you will juggle everything from immigration compliance to estate administration. It’s a fantastic opportunity to work closely with a General Counsel’s office while handling meaningful, hands-on legal project work in a collaborative professional setting.
Job description
Title: Paralegal
Department/Location : Legal / Shared Services (St. Louis)
Position Type : Full-Time ( Non-Exempt ), 12-month
Summary
The Paralegal provides legal, administrative, and project support to the Office of General Counsel and serves as a key resource for immigration, compliance, governance, estate administration, and planned giving matters. The position assists with preparation of legal documents, correspondence, reports, and transactional materials; coordinates immigration processes for employees; manages legal records; and supports Finance, Accounting, and Advancement in the administration of estates, trusts, bequests, and other donor-directed gifts. The role requires exceptional judgment, attention to detail, discretion, and the ability to manage multiple confidential matters simultaneously.
Who We Are
At our award-winning Early Childhood through grade 12 Principia School in St. Louis, Missouri, and top-ranked Principia College in Elsah, Illinois, Principia faculty and staff make up a close-knit community of educators, coaches, and professionals taking a distinct approach to education—blending academic excellence with Christian Science-based character education. Principia’s team of over 500 employees supports not only Principia School and Principia College, but also a worldwide network of alumni and friends.
Principia employees are part of an engaging academic community preparing students to be tomorrow’s leaders, thinkers, and changemakers. We strive to create a collaborative and inclusive environment where everyone feels they belong and are valued.
Primary Responsibilities
Legal Matter Support
Assists with preparation, submission, and tracking of immigration-related filings and supporting documentation for students and employees, including H-1B, E-3, and other visa-related matters
Maintains immigration records and compliance calendars, monitors deadlines, and coordinates document collection with employees, HR, and external counsel
Prepares draft correspondence, support letters, forms, and legal documentation for review by the General Counsel
Partners with departments across the School, College, and Shared Services to coordinate policy development, revisions, and implementation efforts, ensuring alignment with legal, regulatory, and institutional requirements
Conducts legal and regulatory research and compiles findings into concise summaries and recommendations for review by General Counsel
Drafts, edits, and formats correspondence, reports, presentations, policies, procedures, and other legal and compliance materials
Assists with preparation of board materials, executive reports, risk management summaries, and compliance communications.
Monitors deadlines, action items, and follow-up requirements across active legal matters
Supports compliance initiatives, training programs, audits, and reporting obligations
Maintains organized electronic and physical legal files and records
Planned Giving, Estate, and Bequest Administration
Serves as the primary administrative liaison among Legal, Accounting, Advancement, donors, family representatives, attorneys, trustees, personal representatives, and financial institutions regarding estates, trusts, beneficiary designations, and bequests benefiting Principia
Reviews, organizes, and maintains estate administration documents, including wills, trusts, probate filings, court orders, fiduciary correspondence, account statements, and gift documentation
Tracks active estate, trust, and bequest matters from notification through final distribution and closing, maintaining accurate records and status reports
Collaborates with the Bequest Oversight Committee (General Counsel, CFO, and CAO) to track progress on receipt of bequests, including confirming the appropriate institutional designation and use of received funds
Coordinates collection of required documentation and assists in preparing correspondence, acknowledgments, receipts, and supporting materials related to testamentary gifts
Monitors deadlines, follow-up items, and reporting obligations associated with probate proceedings, trust administrations, and other gift settlement matters
Assists with documentation supporting planned gifts, beneficiary designations, charitable trusts, charitable gift annuities, and other deferred gift arrangements
Works closely with the accounting department to ensure receipt, documentation, recording, and reconciliation of estate and bequest distributions
Prepares periodic reports regarding active estates, anticipated distributions, realized bequests, and other planned giving matters
Maintains confidential donor and estate records in accordance with institutional policies, legal requirements, and donor intent
Supports Advancement and Planned Giving staff in stewarding estate representatives, attorneys, fiduciaries, and donor families
Core Competencies
Principia values the unique strengths each employee brings to their role. The following competencies are especially important for success at Principia:
Continuous Learning & Expertise: Demonstrates mastery in your area of responsibility and seeks opportunities for professional growth and development.
Accountability & Results Orientation: Manages time and priorities effectively, meets commitments, and consistently delivers high-quality outcomes.
Problem Solving & Judgment: Approaches challenges thoughtfully, considers multiple perspectives, and makes sound, timely decisions that support institutional goals.
Proactivity & Ownership: Takes initiative, anticipates needs, and drives projects forward with minimal supervision while taking responsibility for outcomes.
Excellence & Attention to Detail: Produces accurate, polished, and high-quality work; continuously looks for ways to improve systems, processes, and results.
Service Orientation: Builds positive, supportive relationships and responds promptly and profession