Legal Operations Associate Student Role Office of University Counsel
Legal Operations Associate Student Role Office of University Counsel
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Job Description
Title: Legal Operations Associate (Student Role) Office of University Counsel
Position Type: Student
Search Type: External minimum 7 days
Department: 16R000 University Counsel & Compliance
Division: 8R0000 University Counsel & Compliance
Position Location: Richmond Campus
Driver Classification: NonDriver
FLSA: NonExempt
Schedule Type:Part Time No Benefits (less than 20 hrs per week)
Hours Per Week: 20
Additional Schedule Details: Hiring for a Summer 2025 start OR Fall 2025 start
Office Hours 8:00 a.m. 4:30 p.m.
4 hour and 7.5 hour shifts preferred; minimum 16 hours / week but 20 preferred
Student Salary Range:Minimum $8.00 per hour
Retirement: None
Contact Person: Erick Collings
Job Summary/Basic Functions
The Legal Operations Associate (Student Role) supports the daytoday administrative organizational and operational needs of the Office of University Counsel. This position offers a unique opportunity for students to gain handson experience in an office setting while developing skills in professional communication project management document handling and office workflow systems.
Candidates must be selfmotivated and adhere to strict confidentiality requirements.
Interest in pursuing a career in law public policy and administration governance or business operations is a plus!
Responsibilities include:
Perform clerical and administrative tasks including filing emailing data entry scanning and document management with accuracy.
Greet and assist office visitors and callers in a professional courteous manner; route inquiries appropriately and maintain front desk coverage.
Assist with special projects involving legal research document preparation and policy benchmarking as directed by university counsel staff.
Maintain case databases and support records retention and organization efforts
Ensure confidentiality and discretion in handling sensitive legal information
Provide general administrative and clerical support to attorneys and operations staff
Minimum Qualifications
- Must be currently enrolled as an EKU student
Preferred Qualifications:
- Strong attention to detail and organizational skills
- Ability to work independently and meet deadlines
- Experience in a professional office and/or legal setting
- Proficiency in Adobe Acrobat
- Proficiency in Microsoft Office (especially Outlook and Word); experience with document management systems is a plus
- Excellent written and verbal communication skills
- Commitment to professionalism
Sponsorship:This position is not eligible for visa sponsorship.
EEO Statement
Eastern Kentucky University is an Equal Opportunity employer and educational institution and does not discriminate on the basis of age 40 and over) race color religion sex sexual orientation gender identity gender expression pregnancy ethnicity disability national origin veteran status or genetic information in the admission to or participation in any educational program or activity (e.g. athletics academics and housing) which it conducts or any employment policy or practice.
Background Check Statement
Offers of employment are contingent upon a satisfactory background check.
Required Experience:
IC
Employment Type
Student
