Law Clinic Paralegal and Administrative Specialist
About The Position
This limited-term position provides paralegal and administrative management for four legal clinics and their faculty directors and students. The clinics operate as separate law firms representing local and national clients in matters before Virginia and federal courts, the U.S. Patent and Trademark Office, the U.S. Copyright Office, and the Virginia State Corporation Commission. The role has two components: providing paralegal support to the 38–40 student and faculty lawyers working in the clinics, and supporting the professors with academic and operational management, including class loads and office operations. The position requires strong time and priority management, effective communication to identify and anticipate the needs of directors, students, and clients, and the ability to understand multiple legal practice areas and their governing procedures and regulations. This is an in-office, Monday-through-Friday position, 8:30 a.m. to 5 p.m., limited from the date of hire through June 30, 2027. It is full-time, non-exempt, and includes benefits. The hiring range is $19.72 to $26.13.
Requirements
- Ability to work collaboratively with Law School clinic directors.
- Thorough problem-solving skills and ability to work independently and efficiently with multiple deadlines for overlapping projects.
- Excellent customer service skills and a professional demeanor.
- Ability to communicate effectively with different constituencies.
- Strong organizational and administrative skills.
- Strong written and verbal communication skills.
- Ability to anticipate needs and work independently.
- Ability to exercise discretion in a confidential work environment.
- Time-management and multitasking skills.
- Proficiency with Microsoft Office applications, particularly Outlook, Word, Excel, Publisher, Adobe, Clio, Box, and PowerPoint.
- Bachelor’s degree preferred, or some college combined with an equivalent amount of relevant education and experience.
Nice To Haves
- Certified Virginia Notary Public, or ability to obtain certification after hire.
- 2–4 years of administrative support experience.
- 3–5 years of legal administration experience.
- Paralegal certification, Certified Legal Assistant (CLA) accreditation, or equivalent experience.
Responsibilities
- Provide paralegal support to student and faculty lawyers working in the four legal clinics.
- Provide administrative management for the clinics, faculty directors, and students.
- Support the professors in managing their class loads and office operations.
- Manage time and priorities across overlapping projects and deadlines.
- Communicate with directors, students, and clients to determine and anticipate their needs.
- Provide event support and technical assistance.
- Schedule for multiple programs and directors.
- Handle confidential work with discretion.
Benefits
- Benefits are included; specific benefits are not listed.
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What This Job Offers
Job Type
Full-time
Career Level
Entry Level
