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Coordinator, Legal Operations
JOB SUMMARY
The Legal Operations Coordinator is responsible for all aspects of the administrative functions of the Office of General Counsel. Supports the daily functions and monitors the progress of tasks and coordination of cases, projects, and meetings. Work is performed under general supervision and performance evaluation is based upon completion of assignments and results obtained. The performance evaluation is conducted through the performance evaluation system and in accordance with the University Policies &amp; Procedures.
 ORGANIZATIONAL RELATIONSHIPS
Reports to: General Counsel, Secretary to the Board of Regents, and Chief Compliance
 
Officer
Supervises: No supervisory responsibilities
ESSENTIAL DUTIES - May include, but not limited to the following:
<ul><li>Coordinates meetings and projects including Board of Regent meetings.
</li><li>Coordinates TPIA requests.
</li><li>Reviews and drafts a broad range of legal documents with guidance, depending on the nature and complexity of the document.
</li><li>Coordinates, maintains, and organizes office databases and record systems to maintain legal files, litigation files, case files and other legal matters in an organized manner for efficient retrieval and handling.
</li><li>Coordinates the updates and tracking of changes to policies.
</li><li>Oversees the coordination of external corresponding invoice processing.
</li><li>Coordinates the budget/inventory oversight and ensures all related deadlines are met.
</li><li>Serves as the primary point of contact for the Office of General Counsel and screens calls, visitors, and incoming correspondence.
</li><li>Provides assistance to the university community by providing guidance to department administrators regarding legal processes.
</li><li>Maintains contact with people involved in case matters, coordinates scheduling and generates status reports.
</li><li>Keeps contacts informed as appropriate by maintaining interactions and communicating case progress.
</li></ul>ADDITIONAL DUTIES
<ul><li>Performs other duties as requested.
</li></ul>EDUCATION
High school degree required. Bachelors&rsquo; degree preferred.
EXPERIENCE
Two years of experience in project management, office manager, paralegal, or a related field required.
REQUIREMENT
Regular and reliable attendance at the University during regular scheduled days and work hours is an essential function of this position.
All employees share the responsibility of maintaining information security and privacy requirements within the university by adhering to Federal and State regulations, and TWU Policies &amp; Procedures.
KNOWLEDGE, SKILLS, AND ABILITIES - The following are essential:
<ul><li>Excellent communication and interpersonal skills with a high degree of professionalism, maturity, discretion and integrity in dealing with individuals at all levels of the institution.
</li><li>Excellent organizational, analytical, and problem-solving skills.
</li><li>Ability to manage multiple demands, respond effectively within tight deadlines.
</li><li>Ability to exercise good judgment in handling sensitive and confidential information and situations.
</li><li>Analytical ability to interpret data, policies and procedures.
</li><li>Ability to use a personal computer and other office equipment, including related university software and email.
</li></ul>PHYSICAL DEMANDS
The physical demands described in the Essential Duties and below are representative of those that must be met by an employee to successfully perform the essential duties of this job. Reasonable accommodations may be made to enable individuals with disabilities to perform the essential duties.
The employee may be required to travel.
WORK ENVIRONMENT
<div>All employees are responsible for maintaining an environment that is free from discrimination, intimidation, harassment, including sexual harassment. Work is normally performed in a typical interior work environment. 
</div><div></div>SAFETY
TWU promotes a safe working environment. Employees are responsible for completing assigned tasks safely and efficiently, and supervisors are responsible for creating and maintaining a safe work environment. Employees must report any unsafe work conditions or practices, as well as any near-miss incidents, to their supervisor and Risk Management. Supervisors and employees should ensure that injury/accident reports are submitted to the Office of Human Resources and Risk Management within 24 hours of the incident.
The job description does not constitute an employment agreement between the employer and employee and is subject to change by the employer as the needs of the employer and requirements of the job change.
Texas Woman&rsquo;s University, an AA/EEO employer, provides equal opportunity to all employees and applicants for employment and prohibits discrimination on the basis of race, color, national origin, religion, gender, age, disability, veteran status, sexual orientation, or any other legally protected category, class or characteristic. 
All offers of employment will be contingent on the candidate&rsquo;s ability to provide documents which establish proof of identity and eligibility to work in the United States. Positions at Texas Woman&rsquo;s University deemed security-sensitive require background checks and verification of all academic credentials. 
If you are a male between the age of 18 and 25, federal law requires that you must be registered with the U.S. Selective Service System, unless you meet certain exemptions under Selective Service law. Under HB 558, enacted by the 76th Texas State Legislature, if you are currently of the age and gender requiring registration with Selective Service, but knowingly and willfully fail to do so, you are ineligible for employment with an agency in any branch of Texas state government. For additional information regarding registration or status, you can contact the Selective Service System at 847-688-6888 or www.sss.gov .</div>
 <div><div>TWU is the nation&rsquo;s largest university system focused on women and a federally recognized Hispanic-Serving Institution. TWU is situated approximately 30 miles north of the Dallas-Fort Worth Metroplex and is home to approximately 16,433 graduate and undergraduate students across three campuses; Denton, Dallas, and Houston respectively. This diverse academic student community is guided by faculty committed to excellence in teaching, scholarship, and service. TWU is ranked among the nation&rsquo;s top ethnically diverse institutions according to U.S. News &amp; World Report (2022).
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Additional information about the University is available at http://www.twu.edu</div>

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