University of Notre Dame

University of Notre Dame

Legal Operations Specialist

Notre Dame, IN, United States

Sponsorship not specified$60k-$742kDetected 21 days ago
Project ManagementCorporate LawResearchLeadershipCommunication

About the role

  • The University of Notre Dame is more than a workplace!
  • Rooted in a tradition of excellence and inspired by our Catholic character, Notre Dame is committed to fostering an environment of care that nurtures the whole person-mind, body, and spirit.
  • Here, you will find a deep sense of belonging, a culture that prioritizes well-being, and the opportunity to grow your career while being a force for good in the world.

Responsibilities

  • Design and oversee the triage process for legal requests from campus partners and outside firms; exercise independent judgment to prioritize conflicting needs and allocate office resources across open matters.
  • Define, scope, and execute complex projects to advance OGC and University goals; authorize project milestones, manage stakeholder expectations, and pivot strategies based on independent assessment of progress.
  • Serve as the primary administrative lead for specific practice areas; develop and authorize training curricula and resources used by University lawyers and campus leadership.
  • Manage and enforce the University's legal hold protocols; serve as the primary decision-maker regarding the scope and duration of holds in coordination with IT partners.
  • Manage the University's legal template library; exercise independent discretion in triaging routine transactional work and determining which matters require lawyer intervention versus standard operational approval.
  • Evaluate, enhance, and implement office-wide policies and best practices to optimize efficiency; identify institutional bottlenecks and authorize new workflow solutions.

Requirements

  • Due to the high degree of autonomy and the significance of the matters handled, the role requires unwavering integrity, impeccable professional judgment, and a commitment to confidentiality.
  • determine the relevance of documentation and authorize responsive correspondence (referring to lawyers only in rare situations where legal interpretation is required).

Nice to have

  • Bachelor's degree
  • 1 to 2 years of experience
  • Experience in professional services or consulting environment a plus
  • Superior verbal and written communication skills
  • Strong analytical, conceptual, and quantitative abilities
  • Exceptional organizational and time-management skills, including attention to detail
  • Ability to work well under pressure, juggle tasks, and work efficiently against deadlines
  • High level of professional maturity and demonstrable good judgment

Compensation

  • Applications will be accepted through July 13, 2026
  • RESUME & COVER LETTER ARE REQUIRED to be considered for this position.
  • Please add in the attachments section of your application.
  • The University of Notre Dame seeks to attract, develop, and retain the highest quality faculty, staff and administration.
  • Moreover, Notre Dame prohibits discrimination against veterans or disabled qualified individuals, and complies with 41 CFR 60-741.5(a) and 41 CFR 60-300.5(a).
  • We strongly encourage applications from candidates attracted to a university with a Catholic identity.

Equal opportunity

  • Equal Opportunity Employer, and does not discriminate on the basis of race, color, national or ethnic origin, sex, disability, veteran status, genetic information, or age in employment.
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