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Legal Assistant/Office Manager

University of Richmond
Posted 2 months ago, valid for 9 days
Salary

$58,011 - $86,299 per year

Contract type

Full Time

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  • The position is for a legal assistant in the General Counsel’s office, which includes University Compliance, Risk Management, and the Office of General Counsel.
  • Candidates must have a Bachelor’s degree, with a paralegal certificate preferred, and at least five years of experience in an in-house legal department or law firm.
  • Key responsibilities include drafting legal documents, managing subpoenas, and performing legal research, along with strong communication and interpersonal skills.
  • Proficiency in Microsoft Office, Adobe Acrobat, and the ability to learn new systems is essential for the role.
  • The salary for this full-time exempt position ranges from $58,011 to $86,299 annually.

Job Description

POSITION SUMMARY:

Serves as the legal assistant for the General Counsel’s office and the and office manager for the division, which includes University Compliance, Risk Management, and the Office of General Counsel.

QUALIFICATIONS:

  • Ability to create, compose, and edit written materials with careful attention to detail.

  • Strong interpersonal and communication skills and the ability to work effectively with a wide range of constituencies in a diverse community.

  • Ability to investigate and analyze information and draw conclusions.

  • Knowledge of subpoena management and response.

  • Knowledge of legal contracts, agreement and settlement procedures and documentation

  • Ability to draft legal documents.

  • Knowledge of the principles and procedures of legal research.

  • Highly Proficient with Microsoft Office products, Adobe Acrobat, internet search engines, and ability to learn cloud-based contract management system and Workday (University Enterprise Resource Planning system).

  • Demonstrated ability to exercise independent judgment and work independently and under pressure to meet critical deadlines.

  • Demonstrated ability to maintain a high level of professionalism, confidentiality, and efficiency.

EDUCATION & EXPERIENCE:

  • Bachelor’s degree required. Paralegal certificate preferred.

  • Minimum of five years’ experience as a legal assistant in an in-house legal department or law firm, with progressively increasing responsibilities.

WORK SCHEDULE:

  • Full-time; Exempt position

  • Monday-Friday 8:30AM-5:00PM

SALARY STRUCTURE:

Pay Grade 7 ($58,011 to $86,299 annually)



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