Legal Coordinator

Be You.

The Office of Counsel is seeking a Legal Coordinator to support multiple attorneys in a fastpaced, collaborative environment. In this role, you'll be a key partner in coordinating legal matters, managing complex schedules, and ensuring that daytoday operations run smoothly and efficiently.

You'll work closely with attorneys, internal partners across Duke, and external counsel-handling confidential information with discretion and professionalism. If you enjoy staying organized, juggling priorities, and contributing to a highfunctioning legal team, this is an opportunity to put your skills to work in a meaningful way.

Minimum Requirements

• Bachelor's degree or an equivalent combination of education and experience
• Four years of administrative or related professional experience
• Strong proficiency with Microsoft applications (PowerPoint and Copilot a plus)

Preferred Qualifications

• Experience supporting attorneys or working in a legal or inhouse law office environment
• Experience with matter and document management systems, ebilling tools, and travel/expense systems
• Demonstrated ability to manage highvolume work with accuracy and attention to detail

Other Requirements

• Ability to manage competing and changing priorities in a fastpaced environment
• Strong written communication, problemsolving, and organizational skills
• Collaborative mindset with flexibility, reliability, and a positive, solutionoriented approach

Work Location: Durham, NC
This role is primarily onsite, with limited remote flexibility as approved by the supervisor (current inoffice schedule is Monday-Thursday).

Be Bold.

Position Description (Essential Duties)

• Provide comprehensive administrative support to multiple attorneys, including managing complex calendars and coordinating meetings across departments and with external parties
• Open, maintain, and track electronic legal files while ensuring accuracy and confidentiality
• Assist with ebilling and coordinate with outside counsel as needed
• Prepare, format, and proofread legal documents, correspondence, and presentations with a high degree of accuracy and attention to detail
• Coordinate attorney travel, expense reports, and reimbursement documentation in compliance with university policies
• Track and maintain continuing legal education (CLE) records and deadlines
• Provide general office and administrative support and assist with special projects as assigned

Choose Duke.

The Office of Counsel plays a vital role in supporting Duke University's mission by providing trusted legal guidance across the institution. As a Legal Coordinator, you'll join a collaborative team that values professionalism, respect, and engagement while contributing to work that supports education, research, and public service.

Duke offers a competitive benefits package, opportunities for growth, and a culture rooted in inclusion, collaboration, and excellence. Learn more about Duke's benefits here: https://hr.duke.edu/benefits/