Special Assistant for Legal Operations

Position Details

Position Details

Advertising/Posting Title Special Assistant for Legal Operations 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.

Minimum Qualifications (or equivalent combination of education and experience)

• Bachelor's degree with at least five years of related experience.
• Experience in a law firm or in-house legal office, with prior experience managing business operations.
• Experience in supporting department technology and software.
• Experience managing a budget.
• Ability to work in a fast-paced environment.
• Effective oral and written communications skills and analytical skills.
• Ability to work independently in identifying and resolving issues, concerns and problems. Experience troubleshooting.
• Meticulous attention to detail.
• Understanding of the criticality of maintaining absolute confidentiality of all matters.

Desirable Qualifications

Project management experience.

Anticipated Pay Range $30 to $33 per hour Other Information Special Conditions A probationary period may be required, Background Check required for this position FLSA Non-Exempt Union Position No

Posting Details

Position will be posted for a minimum of one week, after which it is subject to removal without notice.

Job Location Burlington, Vermont, United States Job Open Date 06/15/2026 Job Close Date (Jobs close at 11:59 PM EST.) Open Until Filled No

Our Common Ground Statement

The University of Vermont is a welcoming, educationally purposeful community committed to creating an inclusive environment that embraces intellectual diversity and global perspectives. We seek to prepare students to be accountable leaders who will bring to their work a grasp of complexity, effective problem-solving and communication skills, and an enduring commitment to learning and ethical conduct. Members of the University of Vermont community embrace and advance the values of Our Common Ground: Respect, Integrity, Innovation, Openness, Justice, and Responsibility. Staff play a critical role in this effort and the successful candidate will demonstrate a strong commitment to UVM's mission and advancing Our Common Ground values through the execution of their job duties.

Position Information

Position Title Univ Ops Administration OC4 N Posting Number S6155PO Department VP Legal Affrs & Gen Counsel/10300 Position Number 00027512 Percent of Full-Time 1.0 Standard Hours at 1.0 FTE 37.5 Term (months per year) 12

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Documents Needed to Apply

Required Documents

• Resume
• Cover Letter/Letter of Application

Optional Documents