Legal Assistant II - Litigation

The WVUHS Legal Services Department seeks a Legal Assistant to provide support to the litigation functions and general legal needs of the department. The ideal candidate will have at least two years of experience in a legal or related field.

MINIMUM QUALIFICATIONS

• High School diploma or equivalent
• Associates degree in business/office management, secretarial sciences, or related legal field preferred

PREFERRED QUALIFICATIONS

• Two (2) years of experience in legal or related field
• Experience with database and document management systems
• Advanced experience in Microsoft Office and Adobe

KEY POINTS OF CONTACT

• Key point of contact for the WVUHS litigation team
• Responsible for calendar management and travel coordination for the Associate Litigation Counsel
• Communicate with internal WVUHS departments regarding legal matters

COMMUNICATION AND DOCUMENT PREPARATION

• Prepares documents for signature and coordinates their execution and mailing or electronic filing
• Maintains management information for the WVUH Legal Services Department
• Maintain appropriate departmental filing system and files ensuring ease of access and accuracy
• Create and organize information, and generate reference tools for easy use by the office
• Circulate litigation documents to team members and stakeholders as appropriate

PROJECT MANAGEMENT AND SUPPORT

• Support the WVUH Legal Services Department in all matters
• Train other personnel in litigation databases as directed
• Organize and track files for important case documents, including pleadings and discovery documents
• Search legal records collected in computer databases

PHYSICAL REQUIREMENTS

• Prolonged periods of sitting
• Manual dexterity used in operating standard office equipment
• Lifting of no more than 10 pounds

WORKING ENVIRONMENT

• Fast-paced, deadline-driven environment

SKILLS AND ABILITIES

• Good verbal and writing skills
• Ability to proofread and edit documents
• Good organizational skills
• Basic computer knowledge and ability to operate standard office software
• Willingness to adapt and reprioritize tasks in a changing environment
• Possess excellent time management skills and the ability to prioritize while working independently

Additional Job Description

• Scheduled Weekly Hours: 40
• Exempt/Non-Exempt: Shift: United States of America (Non-Exempt)
• Company: SYSTEM West Virginia University Health System
• Cost Center: 509 SYSTEM Legal Services
• Address: 333 Laidley Street Charleston West Virginia