Legal Administrative Specialist: Multitask & Coordinate

Stanford University; Palo Alto (CA); On-site; USD 94,000 - 104,000; Full time

Job summary

Stanford University in Palo Alto seeks a full-time Legal Administrative Assistant to support attorneys in the Office of the General Counsel. The role reports to the Deputy General Counsel and Managing Attorney and enables operations essential to the University's mission.

You will provide a full range of legal administrative and operational support, monitor workflow, prioritize competing priorities, and assist with projects as needed.

Qualifications

• Associate’s degree and at least three years of relevant experience.
• Strong organizational skills and attention to detail.
• Proven ability to independently exercise sound judgment and maintain confidentiality.
• Ability to multitask effectively.
• Proficiency in Microsoft Office Suite and demonstrated working knowledge of databases.
• Excellent written and oral communications skills.
• Proactive work style and collaborative teamwork.

Responsibilities

• Prioritize and handle multiple projects for assigned attorneys.
• Coordinate and manage attorney schedules and calendar management.
• Organize and maintain complex filing systems.
• Respond to general inquiries with independent judgment.
• Assist with other projects as needed.

Skills

Organizational skills

Attention to detail

Multitasking

Written and oral communication

Proactive work style

Teamwork / collaboration

Confidentiality

Education

Associate's degree or equivalent

Tools

Microsoft Office Suite

Databases

Job description

Stanford University in Palo Alto seeks a full-time Legal Administrative Assistant to support attorneys in the Office of the General Counsel. The role reports to the Deputy General Counsel and Managing Attorney and enables operations essential to the University's mission.

You will provide a full range of legal administrative and operational support, monitor workflow, prioritize competing priorities, and assist with projects as needed.