Legal Assistant

Visa sponsorship is not available for this position.

Outstanding U of A benefits include health, dental, and vision insurance plans; life insurance and disability programs; paid vacation, sick leave, and holidays; U of A/ASU/NAU tuition reduction for the employee and qualified family members; retirement plans; access to U of A recreation and cultural activities; and more!

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Administrative Duties:

• Provide general administrative support to the OGC attorneys including managing calendars, fielding phone calls, and assisting with meeting preparation. Administrative duties vary and are not defined; successful completion requires independent thinking and initiative.

Case management:

• Support OGC attorneys by managing their individual cases through the electronic case management system and filing of hard copy documentation. Conduct legal research, calendar deadlines, collect records, and anticipate the future needs of the cases. Case management duties are performed with minimal guidance and requires initiative.
• Provide back-up coverage on supporting litigation matters, subpoenas, and notices of claim.

Knowledge, Skills, and Abilities:

• Knowledge of working on employment law, such as EEOC processes.
• Ability to conduct case management including records collection, correspondence, and legal document drafting.
• Must have technical proficiency and be highly organized.
• Ability to juggle multiple tasks and cases simultaneously while providing administrative support to multiple attorneys, including management of busy calendars.

This job posting reflects the general nature and level of work expected of the selected candidate(s). It is not intended to be an exhaustive list of all duties and responsibilities. The institution reserves the right to amend or update this description as organizational priorities and institutional needs evolve.

• High school diploma is required.
• Minimum of three years of experience working in the legal field.