Legal Assistant - Legal Services

About This Role

The Legal Assistant provides essential support to the legal department, handling confidential documentation, managing inquiries, and offering recommendations to counsel. This role involves close collaboration with operational management.

Responsibilities

• Provide support to the legal department
• Review, assess, and analyze various types of confidential documentation
• Receive and triage internal and external telephone inquiries
• Conduct critical thinking and submit recommendations to counsel
• Work closely with operational management

Requirements

• Associate's degree or equivalent in paralegal or legal studies or equivalent experience
• Five (5) years of related experience

Nice to have:

• Bachelor's degree

Benefits

• 50% Penn State tuition discount for eligible full-time employees and eligible dependents (spouse and children) beginning January 1, 2027, applicable at Penn State University Park, Commonwealth Campuses, World Campus, and Penn College of Technology
• Medical, dental, and vision with no waiting period
• Employee Wellness Programs
• Fitness Discounts (University Fitness Center, Peloton)
• Generous Paid Time Off
• Personal Time
• Paid Parental Leave
• Retirement
• Extended Illness Bank
• Life Insurance
• Identity Theft Protection
• Tuition Reimbursement
• PAWS UP employee recognition program
• HR Solution Center
• Learning and Organizational Development
• Virtual Benefits Orientation
• Employee Exclusive Concierge Service for scheduling

Important Details

• Shift: Day
• Hours: Monday - Friday, 8:00a - 5:00p

About the Company

Penn State Health is one of the leading research, teaching, and clinical healthcare systems in the country, committed to advancing excellence and innovation in health care. It offers numerous opportunities for professional development and career growth within its Shared Services Entity.