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Legal Assistant

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This is more than just a legal support role—it is a chance to be at the heart of a prestigious university’s legal operations, working closely with university leadership, staff, and external counsel. If you are resourceful and proactive, we want to hear from you.

What You Will Do

Provide high-level administrative support to lawyers in dealing with university legal matters.
Manage office budget, oversee reimbursements and expenses.
Manage logistics of meetings with internal and external stakeholders and outside counsel.
Communicate with university employees and counsel on various aspects of case proceedings, including, but not limited to, discovery and legal holds.
Locate, develop, and manage case relevant information.
Serve as point of contact for office, communicating professionally with university employees, outside counsel, and stakeholders.
Prepare and assist with creation of documents including memoranda, pleadings, discovery, agency submissions, motions, briefs, and exhibits.
Create and maintain electronic filing and paper organizational systems for each matter.
Manage attorneys’ schedules and calendars.
Provide administrative support for General Counsel’s work with the Board of Trustees, including preparing meeting agendas and assembling committee materials.
Maintain database of university policies and assist in supporting General Counsel’s work with university’s Policy Review Committee.
Conduct basic legal research and obtain legal filings and research materials from online and court databases.

Other duties as assigned

What You Bring

Bachelor's degree, Paralegal Certificate, or equivalent legal experience.
Minimum of 3 years’ experience as a legal assistant, legal secretary, or paralegal—preferably in litigation.
Working knowledge of legal terminology, procedures, and documentation.
Proficiency in Workday, Google Workspace, Microsoft Office, PACER, and electronic court filing systems (ECF).
Excellent written and verbal communication skills.
Impeccable attention to detail and the ability to manage multiple priorities independently.
Commitment to maintaining strict confidentiality and discretion.

Why Brandeis?

Brandeis University is a leading private research university with a strong liberal arts foundation and a deep commitment to social justice, inclusion, and academic excellence. Joining Brandeis means being part of a collaborative, intellectually vibrant community where your contributions help support an institution making a meaningful impact on the world.

Ready to join a team where your organizational superpowers will shine and your contributions truly make a difference? Apply today to become a vital part of the legal heartbeat of Brandeis University.

Equal Opportunity Statement

Brandeis University is an equal opportunity employer which does not discriminate against any applicant or employee on the basis of race, color, ancestry, religious creed, gender identity and expression, national or ethnic origin, sex, sexual orientation, pregnancy, age, genetic information, disability, caste, military or veteran status or any other category protected by law (also known as membership in a "protected class")

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What You Should Know About Legal Assistant, Brandeis University

Are you an exceptionally organized, detail-driven professional with a strong background in legal support? Do you thrive in a fast-paced, mission-driven environment where your work truly matters? Brandeis University is seeking a Legal Assistant to join our Office of the General Counsel, providing critical support to a small legal team handling a wide array of university legal matters. This position is more than just a legal support role—it is a chance to be at the heart of a prestigious university’s legal operations, working closely with university leadership, staff, and external counsel. As a Legal Assistant at Brandeis, you will provide high-level administrative support to lawyers, manage the office budget, and oversee reimbursements and expenses. You'll be instrumental in communicating with university employees and counsel on various aspects of case proceedings, ensuring that all relevant information is efficiently located and managed. Your role will also involve preparing documents, creating electronic filing systems, and managing attorneys’ schedules while helping with the General Counsel’s interactions with the Board of Trustees. We appreciate detail-oriented professionals who can handle multiple priorities independently and are committed to maintaining confidentiality. If you are resourceful and proactive and are ready to join a team where your organizational superpowers will shine, Brandeis University is the perfect place for you. Your contributions will help support an institution that makes a meaningful impact on the world, so apply today and take your legal career to new heights!

Frequently Asked Questions (FAQs) for Legal Assistant Role at Brandeis University

What are the primary responsibilities of a Legal Assistant at Brandeis University?

As a Legal Assistant at Brandeis University, you will engage in a variety of essential tasks, including providing high-level administrative support to the Office of the General Counsel, managing office budgets, overseeing meeting logistics, and preparing legal documents. You’ll also communicate with university employees, manage case files, and support the General Counsel’s work with the Board of Trustees.