Legal Assistant I

Posting Details Position Information Role Title Admin and Office Spec III Role Code 19013 Pay Band 03 Posting Details Working Title Legal Assistant I Position Number 01170A Department GENERAL COUNSEL Location Norfolk, VA Type of Position Classified EEO Category F Administrative Support (Clerical & Sales) Job Description The Legal Assistant I provides comprehensive administrative andexecutive support to University Counsel and Associate Counsels,ensuring the efficient operation of the legal office. The positioncoordinates schedules, correspondence, and document management;supports legal and administrative processes; and ensures compliancewith university and state procedures related to procurement,budgeting, and recordkeeping. Knowledge, skills and abilities Demonstrated proficiency in the full suite of Windows andMicrosoft Office applications, and ability to schedule meetings viaTeams or Zoom Experience handling confidential and privilegedinformation Demonstrated ability to maintain a professional image suitablefor an executive-level office Exceptional written and verbal communication skills with theability to draft, proofread, and format legal documents, contracts,and correspondence with minimal oversight Strong multitasking ability; proficient in managing competingpriorities with tight deadlines Possess a valid driver’s license and will be subject to acriminal background check Special licenses, registration or certification None Education or training None Level and type of experience Administrative experience and experience working with legalconcepts Additional Considerations (supplemental knowledge, skills,abilities, education, experience, licensure, certification) A minimum of two to five (5) years working in a legal officeenvironment Business school or higher education degree At least two years of administrative assistant experiencesupporting a senior-level partner/executive Conditions of Employment Monday – Friday, 8:30 to 5:30 This is not a telework-eligible position. Annual Salary/Hourly Rate Salary is commensurate with education and experience and begins at$ - 45,000 Posting Detail Information Job Requisition Number S03401 Job Open To General Public Open Date 10/14/2026 Close Date 12/14/2026 Open Until Filled No Special Instructions Summary None Criminal Background Check The final candidate is required to complete a criminal historycheck. Equity Statement It is the policy of Old Dominion University to provide equalemployment, educational and social opportunities for all persons,without regard to race (or traits historically associated with raceincluding hair texture, hair type, and protective hairstyles suchas braids, locks, and twists), color, religion, sex or gender(including pregnancy, childbirth, or related medical conditions),national origin, gender identity or expression, age, veteranstatus, disability, political affiliation, sexual orientation orgenetic information. Individuals from minoritized communities,women, veterans and individuals with disabilities are encouraged toapply. Reasonable Accommodation Request If you are an individual with a disability and require reasonableaccommodation, please contact the Division of Talent Management andCulture at View phone number on click.appcast.io. Alternative Hiring Process In support of the Commonwealth’s commitment to inclusion, we areencouraging individuals with disabilities to apply through theCommonwealth’s Alternative Hiring Process. To be considered for this opportunity, applicants will need toprovide their AHP Letter (formerly called a Certificate ofDisability) provided by the Department for Aging &Rehabilitative Services ( DARS ), or the Department for the Blind& Vision Impaired ( DBVI ). Service-Connected Veterans may alsoapply via the AHP if they also provide an AHP Letter. To request an AHP Letter, use this link: or call DARS at View phone number on click.appcast.io, or DBVI at View phone number on click.appcast.io. Pay Transparency Nondiscrimination Provision The contractor will not discharge or in any other mannerdiscriminate against employees or applicants because they haveinquired about, discussed, or disclosed their own pay or the pay ofanother employee or applicant. However, employees who have accessto the compensation information of other employees or applicants asa part of their essential job functions cannot disclose the pay ofother employees or applicants to individuals who do not otherwisehave access to compensation information, unless the disclosure is(a) in response to a formal complaint or charge, (b) in furtheranceof an investigation, proceeding, hearing, or action, including aninvestigation conducted by the employer, or consistent withcontractor’s legal duty to furnish information. #J-18808-Ljbffr