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.
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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.
