Legal Assistant I

Title Legal Assistant I Position Number 01170A Department GENERAL COUNSEL Location Norfolk, VA Type of Position Classified Type of Job EEO Category F Administrative Support (Clerical & Sales) Job Description The Legal Assistant I provides comprehensive administrative and executive support to University Counsel and Associate Counsels, ensuring the efficient operation of the legal office. The position coordinates schedules, correspondence, and document management; supports legal and administrative processes; and ensures compliance with university and state procedures related to procurement, budgeting, and recordkeeping. Type of Recruitment Knowledge, skills and abilities Demonstrated proficiency in the full suite of Windows and Microsoft Office applications, and ability to schedule meetings via Teams or Zoom Experience handling confidential and privileged information Demonstrated ability to maintain a professional image suitable for an executive-level office Exceptional written and verbal communication skills with the ability to draft, proofread, and format legal documents, contracts, and correspondence with minimal oversight Strong multitasking ability; proficient in managing competing priorities with tight deadlines Possess a valid driver’s license and will be subject to a criminal background check Special licenses, registration or certification None Education or training None Level and type of experience Administrative experience and experience working with legal concepts Additional Considerations (supplemental knowledge, skills, abilities, education, experience, licensure, certification) A minimum of two to five (5) years working in a legal office environment Business school or higher education degree At least two years of administrative assistant experience supporting a senior-level partner/executive Conditions of Employment Monday – Friday, 8:30 to 5:30 This is not a telework-eligible position. Annual Salary/Hourly Rate Salary is commensurate with education and experience and begins at $ - 45,000 Posting Detail Information Job Requisition Number S03401 Job Open To General Public Open Date 10/14/2026 Close Date 12/14/2026 Open Until Filled No Special Instructions Summary None Criminal Background Check The final candidate is required to complete a criminal history check. College Home Page Department Home Page Equity Statement It is the policy of Old Dominion University to provide equal employment, educational and social opportunities for all persons, without regard to race (or traits historically associated with race including hair texture, hair type, and protective hairstyles such as braids, locks, and twists), color, religion, sex or gender (including pregnancy, childbirth, or related medical conditions), national origin, gender identity or expression, age, veteran status, disability, political affiliation, sexual orientation or genetic information. Individuals from minoritized communities, women, veterans and individuals with disabilities are encouraged to apply. Reasonable Accommodation Request If you are an individual with a disability and require reasonable accommodation, please contact the Division of Talent Management and Culture at (757)683-3141. Alternative Hiring Process In support of the Commonwealth’s commitment to inclusion, we are encouraging individuals with disabilities to apply through the Commonwealth’s Alternative Hiring Process. To be considered for this opportunity, applicants will need to provide their AHP Letter (formerly called a Certificate of Disability) provided by the Department for Aging & Rehabilitative Services ( DARS ), or the Department for the Blind & Vision Impaired ( DBVI ). Service-Connected Veterans may also apply via the AHP if they also provide an AHP Letter. To request an AHP Letter, use this link: https://www.dars.virginia.gov/drs/cpid/PWContact.aspx or call DARS at 800-552-5019, or DBVI at 800-622-2155. Pay Transparency Nondiscrimination Provision The contractor will not discharge or in any other manner discriminate against employees or applicants because they have inquired about, discussed, or disclosed their own pay or the pay of another employee or applicant. However, employees who have access to the compensation information of other employees or applicants as a part of their essential job functions cannot disclose the pay of other employees or applicants to individuals who do not otherwise have access to compensation information, unless the disclosure is (a) in response to a formal complaint or charge, (b) in furtherance of an investigation, proceeding, hearing, or action, including an investigation conducted by the employer, or consistent with contractor’s legal duty to furnish information.