Legal Assistant II
Job in
Morgantown, Monongalia County, West Virginia, 26501, USA
Listing for:
WVU Medicine
Full Time
position
Listed on 2026-01-27
Job specializations:
-
Administrative/Clerical
Legal Secretary
Salary/Wage Range or Industry Benchmark: 60000 USD Yearly
USD
60000.00
YEAR
Job Description & How to Apply Below
Position: Legal Assistant II - Employment
Overview
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CORE DUTIES AND RESPONSIBILITIES
The statements described here are intended to describe the general nature of work being performed by people assigned to this position. They are not intended to be constructed as an all-inclusive list of all responsibilities and duties. Other duties may be assigned.Provide a wide range of support to WVUHS Employment and Litigation teams.Key point of contact, responsible for calendar management, travel arrangements (when necessary), and expense reimbursement processing for attorneys.Communicate timely and professionally with internal WVUHS departments regarding legal matters.Draft cover letters, complete forms, prepare documents for signature, and coordinate execution and mailing or electronic filing of legal documents.Provide in-person assistance to participants at mediations, depositions, meetings and other in-person events.Maintain appropriate departmental filing system and departmental files ensuring ease of access in timely manner to accurate information.Complete various projects related to the organization of documents, filing systems, document scanning, and management of cases.Assist with drafting employment-related agreements such as severance agreements, releases and employment contracts.Circulate copies of litigation documents to employment and litigation team members and other stakeholders as appropriate.Support the WVUHS Legal Services Department in all matters, including support of other counsel and staff within the Department as needed.Train other personnel in litigation databases as directed.Organize and track files for important case documents, including pleadings and voluminous discovery documents; creating files and maintaining files in electronic case management databases.Obtaining and assisting with the review and redaction of employment records and other discovery materials in response to subpoenas, records requests, and court orders.Collect employment records and policies from various sources, label, organize and compile them.MINIMUM QUALIFICATIONS EDUCATION, CERTIFICATION, AND/OR LICENSURE:
- High School diploma or equivalent.
EXPERIENCE:- Two (2) years of experience in legal or related field.
PREFERRED QUALIFICATIONS EDUCATION, CERTIFICATION, AND/OR LICENSURE:
- Associates degree in business/office management, secretarial sciences, or related legal field.
EXPERIENCE:Experience with database and document management systems.Experience related to general litigation and legal processes.Advanced experience in Microsoft Office and Adobe.PHYSICAL REQUIREMENTS
The physical demands described here are representative of those that must be met by an employee to successfully perform the essential functions of this job. Reasonable accommodations may be made to enable individuals with disabilities to perform the essential functions.
Prolonged periods of sitting.Manual dexterity used in operating standard office equipment.Lifting of no more than 10 pounds.WORKING ENVIRONMENT
The work environment characteristics described here are representative of those an employee encounters while performing the essential functions of this job. Reasonable accommodations may be made to enable individuals with disabilities to perform the essential functions.
We are looking for someone who enjoys working in a fast-paced, deadline driven environment.SKILLS AND ABILITIESGood verbal and writing skills.Ability to organize, proofread, redact and edit documents.Good organizational skills.Basic computer knowledge and ability to operate standard office equipment, software and AI tools.Willingness to adapt and reprioritize tasks in a changing environment.Possess excellent time management skills and the ability to prioritize while working independently.Ability to communicate clearly, efficiently, and professionally both verbally and in writing.Additional
Job Description Scheduled Weekly
Hours:
40
Shift:
Exempt/Non-Exempt: United…
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