Legal Assistant Or Paralegal

Functional Position Title

LEGAL ASSISTANT OR PARALEGAL

Position Number

00056899

Appointment Type

Regular

Location-City

New Orleans

School/Division

EXECUTIVE MANAGEMENT

Department

Vice Chancellor Administration

Position Summary

Under the operational direction of the Contract Management, Compliance, and Chief Legal Counsel units, incumbent will serve as administrative and paralegal support working on various projects including, but not limited to, comprehensive contract management and tracking, filing important documents, routing contracts through for signature, responding to contract inquiries from Business Managers and contracting partners, as well as other administrative and financial projects which incumbent may be assigned. Work is performed in an environment where adherence to confidentiality, high levels of accountability, and effective communication skills are essential to successful completion of tasks. Mental ability to prioritize demands, delegate tasks to others and accomplish tasks in a challenging, fast-paced, and highly dynamic environment are required.

Additional Position Information

Required Education

Associate's

If Other Required Education, please specify

Discipline(s)

Business, management, finance, paralegal studies or related degree

Certifications/Licenses Required

Indicate the minimum number of years required to do the job

Six months

Indicate the type of experience required to do the job

Legal assistant/secretary, paralegal and/or a combination thereof

Indicate if any combination of specific experience, training and education may be substituted for the required education or experience

Preferred Education

Bachelor's

If Other Preferred Education, please specify

Discipline(s)

Business, management, finance, paralegal studies or related degree

Certifications/Licenses Preferred

Paralegal certification

Indicate the preferred experience to perform the job

Posting Number

U01079P

Number of Vacancies

1

Desired Start Date

Position End Date (if temporary)

Posting Close Date

Open Until Filled

Yes

Application Review Date to Begin

Special Instructions Summary

EEO Statement

LSU Health New Orleans is committed to leveraging diversity as an educational resource and an institutional core value. We seek candidates who will contribute to a climate where students, faculty, and staff of all identities and backgrounds have equitable access and success opportunities. As an equal opportunity, affirmative action employer, we welcome all to apply without regard to race, color, religion, age, sex, national origin, physical or mental disability, genetics, protected veteran status, sexual orientation, gender identity or expression, or any other characteristic protected by federal, state, or local laws.

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