Closing date: July 31, 2026
Title: LEGAL ASSISTANT
Employee Type: Unclassified Staff
Department: CHANCELLOR-COMPLIANCE OFFICER
Campus Location: OFFICE OF COMPLIANCE
Job Summary/Basic Functions
Under the operational direction of the Contract Management, Compliance, and Chief Legal Counsel units, incumbent will serve as administrative and paralegal support working on various projects including, but not limited to, comprehensive contract management and tracking, filing important documents, routing contracts through for signature, responding to contract inquiries from Business Managers and contracting partners, as well as other administrative and financial projects which incumbent may be assigned. Work is performed in an environment where adherence to confidentiality, high levels of accountability, and effective communication skills are essential to successful completion of tasks. Mental ability to prioritize demands, delegate tasks to others and accomplish tasks in a challenging, fast-paced, and highly dynamic environment are required.
Other Information About the Position
Full time in-person position
Minimum Qualifications
Required Education: Associate's
Required Field of Study: Business, management, finance, paralegal studies or related degree
Number of years required to perform the job: Six months
Type of experience required to perform the job: Legal assistant/secretary, paralegal and/or a combination thereof
Comprehensive benefits are available to eligible employees and their dependents including health, life, dental, and vision insurance; flexible spending accounts; retirement plans; generous annual and sick leave; 14 paid holidays per year; and an employee health primary care clinic. See following link for more details on our benefits offerings: LSUHSC, New Orleans - Benefits
Other employee benefits include a full-service credit union, wellness benefits featuring complimentary fitness center membership for employees and their spouses, employee assistance program, campus assistance program, and pet insurance option. More information about these benefits can be found on this webpage: Additional Benefits