Rhode Island Legal Assistant

Job Summary

To support the Office of the General Counsel, the part-time temporary Rhode Island Legal Assistant will provide high-level administrative and operational support, including processing legal documents and assisting with institutional initiatives, while working on-site in Providence, RI for approximately 19 hours per week.

Key responsibilities

• Assist in the preparation and processing of legal documents, including contracts and memoranda
• Coordinate responses to Access to Public Records Act requests and manage confidential communications
• Provide administrative support for executive-level initiatives, including scheduling meetings and maintaining sensitive materials

Required qualifications

• Associate's Degree
• Demonstrated experience in a responsible legal support position
• Ability to handle multiple assignments concurrently and resolve issues under tight deadlines
• Proficiency in Microsoft Office platform programs
• Experience working with diverse groups/populations