Legal Operations Manager

North Carolina Agricultural and Technical State University; Greensboro (NC); On-site; USD 70,000 - 95,000; Full time

Benefits offered by this job

Health benefits

12 paid holidays

TSERS retirement

Job summary

North Carolina A&T State University seeks a Senior Legal Paraprofessional and Business Operations Lead for the Division of Legal Affairs, Risk and Compliance (DLARC). The role performs substantive legal support, manages records, financial operations, and provides executive-level support to the Vice Chancellor for Legal Affairs, Risk and Compliance and General Counsel.

The position requires independent judgment, drafting of legal documents, and coordination with outside counsel, the NC Attorney

Qualifications

• Bachelor’s degree in paralegal studies, legal studies, public administration, business administration, or related discipline.
• Three years of progressively responsible experience in legal, compliance, or public sector administrative environment.
• ABA-approved paralegal certificate preferred.
• Experience administering public records requests and contract administration.

Responsibilities

• Provide substantive legal support to the Office of Legal Affairs (OLA) and Division of Legal Affairs, Risk and Compliance (DLARC).
• Conduct independent legal research, draft memos, and assist in litigation management.
• Administer records management, retention schedules, redactions, and public records requests.
• Manage division budgets, expenditures, purchases, travel, and vendor agreements; support executive leadership.

Skills

Legal research

Drafting documents

Executive support

Records management

Education

Paralegal studies / legal studies degree

ABA-approved paralegal certificate

Job description

Posting Details

Classification Information

Classification Type

EHRA

Position Overview

Primary Purpose of Position

The primary purpose of this position is to serve as a senior legalparaprofessional and business operations lead for the Division ofLegal Affairs, Risk and Compliance ( DLARC ), performingsubstantive legal support work for the Office of Legal Affairs (OLA ) while administering the division’s records, financial, andoperational functions and providing executive-level support to theVice Chancellor for Legal Affairs, Risk and Compliance and GeneralCounsel. The position performs legal paraprofessional work of substantialcomplexity under the general direction of the General Counsel ordesignee. This includes conducting independent legal and factualresearch and analysis; drafting substantive legal documents,correspondence, and memoranda; assisting in the preparation andmanagement of actual and potential litigation; administering thedivision’s contract intake, review tracking, and executionprocesses; and coordinating with outside counsel and the NorthCarolina Attorney General’s Office on matters handled on behalf ofthe University. Work requires independent judgment in theidentification of legal issues, the organization of case and matterfiles, and the escalation of time-sensitive or high-exposurematters to the appropriate attorney. The position serves as the University’s primary public recordsofficer, with responsibility for the intake, tracking, andfulfillment of public records requests in compliance with Chapter132 of the North Carolina General Statutes. This includescoordinating record searches across University units, conductingprivilege and confidentiality review, applying statutory exemptionsand preparing redactions in consultation with OLA attorneys,monitoring statutory and internal response deadlines, andmaintaining the division’s records in accordance with theapplicable State retention and disposition schedules. The positionfurther administers litigation holds and maintains confidentiallegal and investigative files, ensuring the accuracy, security, anddefensibility of the division’s records. The position administers the financial and business operations ofthe division, including preparing and monitoring divisional budgetsacross multiple funding sources, reconciling expenditures,processing purchases and travel, and administering lease and vendoragreements in coordination with the Office of Budget and Planningand other campus units. The position compiles budget reports andanalyses, monitors expenditures against divisional objectives, andidentifies variances and compliance concerns for the ViceChancellor’s attention. The position also provides executive support to the ViceChancellor, managing a complex calendar, coordinating high-levelmeetings and special events, arranging travel, preparing agendasand briefing materials, and drafting correspondence with a highdegree of independence and discretion. The position serves asadministrative support to the N.C. A&T Board of Trustees’ RiskManagement and Audit Committee, coordinates divisional humanresources actions on behalf of the Vice Chancellor, and serves asthe division’s Emergency Action Plan Coordinator and SECCrepresentative. Given the nature of the work, the position requires exceptionaljudgment, discretion, and attention to detail, and the ability to manage concurrent legal, records, and financial matters understatutory and court-imposed deadlines in a high-volume,high-visibility environment. This position is essential to thedivision’s legal service delivery, its statutory records complianceposture, and its operational continuity.

Primary Function of Organizational Unit

The Division of Legal Affairs, Risk, and Compliance supports NorthCarolina A&T’s academic mission and strategic plan by workingcollaboratively with institutional and external partners to ensurean understanding of and adherence to the university’s ethical,legal, and regulatory responsibilities. The Division of LegalAffairs, Risk and Compliance ( DLARC ) consists of the Office ofLegal Affairs ( OLA ), the Office of Compliance and Enterprise RiskManagement, and the Title IX Office. OLA provides comprehensive legal advice and assistance to the N.C.A&T Board of Trustees, the Chancellor, the other senioradministrators of the University, and through them, theUniversity’s faculty and staff, only on legal matters involving oraffecting the institution. OLA advises the University on the legal implications of proposedpolicies and actions and on compliance with state and federal laws,regulations, and UNC policies. OLA drafts and reviews Universitycontracts and other legal documents and is also available toprovide educational services, including training programs on legaland policy matters, for any University constituency. OLA is responsible for selecting, engaging, and supervising anyoutside counsel engaged by the institution and coordinates alllitigation conducted by the North Carolina Attorney General’sOffice on behalf of the University. No attorneys other than thosein the Office of Legal Affairs, outside counsel engaged by OLA, orthe NC Attorney General’s Office are authorized to provide legaladvice to the University.

Minimum Requirements

Bachelor’s degree in paralegal studies, legal studies, publicadministration, business administration, or a related disciplinefrom an appropriately accredited institution, and three years ofprogressively responsible experience in a legal, compliance, orpublic sector administrative environment; or an equivalentcombination of education and experience.

Preferred Years Experience, Skills, Training,Education

Bachelor’s degree in paralegal studies or legal studies, or a aparalegal certificate from an ABA -approved or appropriatelyaccredited program, and five years of progressively responsibleexperience in a legal, compliance, or public sector administrativeenvironment. Preference will also be given to candidates with experienceadministering public records requests under a state public recordsstatute; experience with contract administration, litigationsupport, or coordination with outside counsel; experience in a higher education or public sector legal office; and currentcertification through NALA, NFPA, or a comparable paralegalcredentialing body.

Is this position eligible for a remote or hybrid workarrangement, consistent with university and statepolicies.

On-site (Employees are primarily in the office and/or have a critical job requirement that requires dedicated office spaceon-site)

Position Information

Working Title

Legal Operations Manager

Position Number

000172

Recruitment Salary Range

commensurate with education and experience

FLSA

Exempt

Appointment Type

Permanent - Full-time

Tenure Track

No

FTE

40 hours/week, 12 months

Organizational Division

Office of Legal Affairs

Organizational Location

Legal Affairs, Risk and Compliance

Organizational Unit

Office of Legal Affairs

Posting Detail Information

Posting Number

EPA3192

Open Date

09/01/2026

Open Until Filled

Yes

Date Position Available

08/26/2026

Special Instructions to Applicant

NorthCarolina A&T State University participates in E-Verify. Federallaw requires all employers to verify the identity and employmenteligibility of all persons hired to work in the United States.North Carolina A&T State University is an Equal Opportunity andAffirmative Action Employer. No one who applies or seeks employmentwill be denied admission to or employment at North Carolina A&TState University on the basis of race, religion, color, nationalorigin, sex, age, disabling condition, veteran status, politicalaffiliation, genetic information or sexual orientation and sexualidentity.

Employee Benefits available to NC A & T permanent employeesinclude the following and more;

• Accrued Vacation and Sick Leave for Eligible Employees
• Community Service Leave
• Aetna – State Health Benefits of North Carolina
• NCFlex – Vision, Dental, Flexible Spending Account, LifeInsurance and more
• 12 Paid Holidays
• Teachers and State Employees Retirement System ( TSERS )
• Optional Supplemental Plans – 401k, 403b, 457b and 457
• Employee Assistance Program ( EAP )
• Campus Recreation Center Discount
• University Bookstore Discount
• and more

This position may be eligible for a remote or hybrid workarrangement, consistent with university and state policies. N.C.A&T employees are generally required to reside in NorthCarolina, within a 2-hour commuting distance of their assigned duty station.

Quick Link

https://jobs.ncat.edu/postings/41420

Applicant Documents

Required Documents

1. Resume
2. Cover Letter

Optional Documents

1. Certificate of Release or Discharge from Active Duty(DD-214)