Hybrid Legal Assistant - Contracts & Transactions

WVU Medicine; Morgantown (WV); Hybrid; USD 40,000 - 56,000; Full time

Job summary

West Virginia University Health System in Morgantown, WV seeks a Legal Assistant to support the Associate General Counsel and WVUHS contracts team in a hybrid work setting. You will manage calendars, prepare documents for signature, maintain filing systems, monitor contract status, and coordinate communications with internal departments and external vendors.

Strong Microsoft Office and Adobe skills, attention to detail, and the ability to prioritize are essential.

Qualifications

• High School diploma or equivalent required.
• Associates degree preferred in business/office management or related legal field.
• Experience with databases and document management systems.
• Advanced experience in Microsoft Office and Adobe.

Responsibilities

• Provide support to WVUHS transaction and contracts team.
• Calendar management and travel coordination for counsel.
• Communicate with internal departments on legal matters.
• Prepare documents for signature and coordinate execution.
• Maintain contract management information and filing systems.
• Ensure contracts are fully executed prior to closing.
• Coordinate with stakeholders to circulate documents.
• Support other counsel and staff as needed.
• Train personnel in contracts management database.

Skills

Verbal communication

Written communication

Proofreading/editing

Organizational skills

Time management

Independent work

Education

High School diploma or Equivalent

Associates degree in business/office management or related legal field

Tools

Microsoft Office

Adobe

Job description

West Virginia University Health System in Morgantown, WV seeks a Legal Assistant to support the Associate General Counsel and WVUHS contracts team in a hybrid work setting. You will manage calendars, prepare documents for signature, maintain filing systems, monitor contract status, and coordinate communications with internal departments and external vendors.

Strong Microsoft Office and Adobe skills, attention to detail, and the ability to prioritize are essential.