Special Assistant for Legal Operations
University of Vermont See More Job Openings by This Employer- Hourly
- $30 - $33/hour
- Burlington, VT
June 15, 2026
Job Description
Posting Summary
The Special Assistant for Legal Operations will: Manage the day-to-day oversight of the administrative and operational responsibilities of the Office of General Counsel. Handle confidential materials and information. Manage the office’s budget, including planning, tracking, and analyzing legal expenses. Manage the business operations of the outside counsel, such as expenses, drafting correspondence and documents and ensuring compliance with outside counsel guidelines. Interact with campus stakeholders and conduct initial needs assessments. Provide executive level support for the Vice President for Legal Affairs and General Counsel. Provide similar high-level support for legal staff including four additional attorneys and a paralegal, including calendar and meeting management. Implement and manage legal technical solutions such as contract and document management systems.
Desirable Qualifications
Project management experience.
Salary
The Special Assistant for Legal Operations will: Manage the day-to-day oversight of the administrative and operational responsibilities of the Office of General Counsel. Handle confidential materials and information. Manage the office’s budget, including planning, tracking, and analyzing legal expenses. Manage the business operations of the outside counsel, such as expenses, drafting correspondence and documents and ensuring compliance with outside counsel guidelines. Interact with campus stakeholders and conduct initial needs assessments. Provide executive level support for the Vice President for Legal Affairs and General Counsel. Provide similar high-level support for legal staff including four additional attorneys and a paralegal, including calendar and meeting management. Implement and manage legal technical solutions such as contract and document management systems.
Desirable Qualifications
Project management experience.
- $30 - $33/hour