Legal Assistant I

Title: Legal Assistant I

Agency: PRESIDENT

Location: Norfolk, VA

FLSA: Exempt

Hiring Range:

Full Time or Part Time:

Additional Detail

Job Description:

The Legal Assistant I provides comprehensive administrative and executive support to University Counsel and Associate Counsels, ensuring the efficient operation of the legal office. The position coordinates schedules, correspondence, and document management; supports legal and administrative processes; and ensures compliance with university and state procedures related to procurement, budgeting, and recordkeeping.

Minimum Qualifications:

• Demonstrated proficiency in the full suite of Windows and Microsoft Office applications, and ability to schedule meetings via Teams or Zoom
• Experience handling confidential and privileged information
• Demonstrated ability to maintain a professional image suitable for an executive-level office
• Exceptional written and verbal communication skills with the ability to draft, proofread, and format legal documents, contracts, and correspondence with minimal oversight
• Strong multitasking ability; proficient in managing competing priorities with tight deadlines
• Possess a valid driver's license and will be subject to a criminal background check

Additional Considerations:

Each agency within the Commonwealth of Virginia is dedicated to recruiting, supporting, and maintaining a competent and diverse work force. Equal Opportunity Employer