Paralegal and Legal Operations Specialist

Building Name: UVMMC - 40 IDX Drive Location Address: 40 IDX Drive, South Burlington Vermont Regular Department: UVMH - Office of The General Counsel Full Time Standard Hours: 40 Biweekly Scheduled Hours: Shift: Day Primary Shift: - Weekend Needs: None Salary Range: Min $39.17 Mid $48.97 Max $58.76 Recruiter: Chelsea Therrien JOB DESCRIPTION The Paralegal and Legal Operations Specialist supports the Office of General Counsel (OGC) in a position that requires traditional paralegal and legal operations expertise. This role is essential to the efficient and effective delivery of legal services across UVM Health. The ideal candidate is proactive, detail-oriented, technologically adept, and committed to continuous process improvement. EDUCATION Bachelor’s degree required. EXPERIENCE Minimum of 5 years of experience in a paralegal or legal operations role, preferably in a regulated industry. KNOWLEDGE/SPECIAL SKILLS Advanced proficiency with legal technology platforms (e.g., OnBase/Hyland, Legal Tracker, Westlaw CoCounsel), including design and administration of legal assistance intake processes, matter workflows, and operational process flows. Strong aptitude for Artificial Intelligence tools, with the ability to stay current in a rapidly evolving AI landscape and apply AI responsibly to improve legal intake, triage, tracking, and operational efficiency. Exceptional written and oral communication skills, supporting effective issue triage, documentation, and cross‑functional collaboration. Proven ability to handle confidential and privileged information with the highest level of discretion and professionalism. Collaborative, service‑oriented mindset. University of Vermont Health is committed to being a national model for the delivery of high quality academic health care for a rural region. University of Vermont Health will continue to ensure that individuals are employed, and that employees are treated during candidacy and employment, without regard to their sex, gender identity or expression, ancestry, place of birth, HIV status, marital status, age, language, socioeconomic status, sexual orientation, race, color, religious creed, national origin, physical or mental disability, protected veteran status or obligation for service in the armed forces, or any other characteristic protected by law in all employment practices as follows: Employment decisions at The University of Vermont Health Network are based on legitimate job-related criteria. All personnel actions or programs that affect qualified individuals, such as employment, upgrading, demotion, transfer, recruitment, advertising, termination, rate of pay or other forms of compensation, and selection for training, are made without discrimination based upon the individual’s sex, gender identity or expression, ancestry, place of birth, HIV status, marital status, age, language, socioeconomic status, sexual orientation, race, color, religious creed, national origin, physical or mental disability, protected veteran status or obligation for service in the armed forces, or any other characteristic protected by law. UVMHealth.org EEO is the law.