Legal Specialist

Job Responsibilities:

• Provide contract drafting, legal research, subpoena response, and other support to Office of Legal Services attorneys and staff.
• Assist the Legal Operations Director in working collaboratively with both internal and external colleagues.
• Support development, coordination, and delivery of administrative services for the department.
• Perform other duties as assigned to meet the goals and objectives of the department and institution.

Minimum Education and Experience:

• Bachelor's degree is required, with a Juris Doctorate degree preferred.
• Minimum of 2+ years of legal assistant, paralegal, or related experience, with internship experience acceptable for Juris Doctorate holders.
• Experience in an academic or healthcare setting is preferred.

Special Skills and Abilities:

• Seeks to understand customer needs by asking clarifying questions and prioritizes responses to queries.
• Exhibits basic knowledge of policies, procedures, and regulatory requirements related to legal operations.
• Adapts quickly to changing priorities and plans in advance to execute high-quality work on time.