Legal Operations Supervisor - Practice Support Lead

University of California Office of the President; Oakland (CA); Hybrid; USD 120,000 - 126,000; Full time

Benefits offered by this job

Benefits package

Job summary

The University of California, Office of the President (UCOP) in Oakland is seeking a Legal Operations Supervisor, Practice Support, to lead and develop the Legal Support Specialist team within UC Legal - Office of the General Counsel. Reporting to the Legal Operations Manager, you will supervise professionals, coordinate resources, and ensure efficient operations across practice groups.

This hybrid role requires at least 8 years of relevant education or experience, strong legal knowledge, and

Qualifications

• Min 8 years relevant education and/or work experience, including extensive experience in one or more legal practice areas.
• Advanced knowledge of legal terminology.
• Outstanding communication and interpersonal skills.
• Ability to multi-task within demanding timeframes.
• Strong planning and organizational skills to deploy administrative support staffing effectively.

Responsibilities

• 50% Legal Practice Support: partner with and support UC Health and Data Protection Senior Managing Counsel and Principal Counsel; design presentations and reports.
• Draft legal documents such as pleadings, motions, responses, notices, affidavits, and claims for attorney review.
• Manage complex scheduling and client communications for executives and attorneys across UC locations.
• Coordinate retention processes for outside counsel and vendors; perform legal research of moderate complexity.
• Supervise staff, recruit, onboard, mentor, and ensure adequate resources and training for UC Legal operations.

Skills

Advanced legal terminology

Outstanding communication

Multitasking

Planning and organization

Attention to detail

Research and problem solving

California civil procedures knowledge

Confidentiality

Education

Associates degree and progressively responsible administrative support experience

Job description

The University of California, Office of the President (UCOP) in Oakland is seeking a Legal Operations Supervisor, Practice Support, to lead and develop the Legal Support Specialist team within UC Legal - Office of the General Counsel. Reporting to the Legal Operations Manager, you will supervise professionals, coordinate resources, and ensure efficient operations across practice groups.

This hybrid role requires at least 8 years of relevant education or experience, strong legal knowledge, and