Legal Assistant II

This is a fully remote position, open to applicants in United States.

📋 Description

• Provide comprehensive support to the WVUHS transactions and contracts team.

• Oversee calendars and travel arrangements for the associate and assistant general counsel as needed.

• Liaise with internal WVUHS departments regarding legal issues.

• Prepare documents for signatures and coordinate the execution and mailing of legal papers.

• Monitor and maintain management information for the WVUH Legal Services Department.

• Organize and maintain departmental filing systems and records.

• Structure documents, filing systems, and manage both on-site and off-site contracts.

• Create and compile information to develop reference tools.

• Monitor governmental and OIG websites for excluded parties and conduct vendor sanction checks.

• Ensure vendors are registered to conduct business in their respective states.

• Verify that contract files contain all contracts, signatures, and fully executed documents.

• Distribute contracting documents among stakeholders.

• Provide support to counsel and staff within the WVUH Legal Services Department.

• Train personnel in the contracts management database.

• Organize and monitor transaction and case files, pleadings, and discovery documents in electronic databases.

• Assist in the review of due diligence and discovery materials.

• Conduct searches of legal records in computer databases.

⛳️ Requirements

• High School diploma or Equivalent AND one (1) year of experience in a legal or related field OR a Bachelor's degree.

• Preferred experience with database and document management systems.

• Preferred experience related to general transactional and contract legal processes.

• Advanced proficiency in Microsoft Office and Adobe is preferred.

• Strong verbal and written communication skills.

• Ability to proofread and edit documents effectively.

• Exceptional organizational skills.

• Basic computer knowledge and capability to operate standard office software.

• Willingness to adapt and reprioritize tasks in a dynamic environment.

• Excellent time management skills with the ability to prioritize while working independently.

🏝️ Benefits

• Competitive salary and comprehensive benefits package.

• Opportunities for professional development and growth.

• Supportive work environment that values teamwork and collaboration.