The Office of the General Counsel (OGC) provides legal advice and counselto the University of Denver on the broad spectrum of legal issues that arisein the operation of the University, including litigation, contractreview, agency proceedings, general legal advice, and other regulatorycompliance issues. The OGC is also responsible for engaging the services ofoutside law firms, where appropriate, and for coordinating and supervisingtheir work. The OGC is led by the Senior Vice Chancellor for Legal Affairs andGeneral Counsel (General Counsel).

　　Position Summary

　　The Legal Services & Operations Manager supports DU's OGC and its missionby planning and managing legal operations, supervising personnel,overseeing office finances and budget, and recommending policies andprocedures for the office. The Legal Services & Operations Manager willreport directly to the General Counsel and collaborate with the GeneralCounsel to manage OGC's legal work, operations, and services to clientunits. The position is a strategic partner to the General Counsel in makingthe OGC an effective and productive office with a supportive, collaborativewor

　　Essential Functions

　　In addition to following the University of Denver's policies andprocedures, principal responsibilities include, but are not limited to:

　　Manage office workflow and productivity:

　　Monitor OGC services to all departments on campus, including litigation,contract review, and other requests for legal advice.Manage intake of new matters.In consultation with the General Counsel, manage the assignment of mattersto OGC attorneys, outside counsel, and/or other offices. Track status ofopen matters, relevant deadlines, and closure of matters.Monitor and support the timely completion of requests for legal services,including contract review.Create and/or implement internal reporting systems, legal projectmanagement tools, and other office resources, including software,templates, checklists, databases, and forms.Track and prepare quarterly reports regarding OGC legal services.Develop, analyze, and maintain budget for OGC:

　　Work with Campus Partners to develop, manage and analyze OGC operation andlegal budgets, including coordination of forecasting, budgetdevelopment, and financial planning.

　　Draft budget proposal submissions.Track office expenditures, including for legal services by outside counselby matter and type of work. Review, approve and process outside counsellegal invoices.Manage recharges of legal expenses to client units, as applicable.Monitor spending for insured matters to track when applicable deductible ismet.Prepare month-end, quarterly, and annual legal services expense reports.Provide paralegal services:

　　Maintain OGC document management system.

　　Maintain and update legal files.Update internal stakeholders on matter-specific information, as appropriate.Draft legal correspondence.Collaborate with OGC attorneys in managing the collection, organization,and production of documents in response to subpoenas and discovery requests.Support OGC attorneys in drafting, distributing, and implementinglitigation holds to preserve relevant records.Serve as liaison between internal stakeholders and outside counsel.Oversee and provide OGC notary services.Coordinate and assist OGC attorneys in the exchange of information anddocumentation between the University and outside counsel.Oversee personnel matters:

　　Supervise legal support staff by providing oversight, direction,training, trouble shooting, and performance management.

　　Maintain personnel records for all OGC employees.Interview and screen applicants for vacancies in OGC.Draft job descriptions for new or vacant positions; revise jobdescriptions for current positions based on office and university needs.Coordinate orientation, training and exit interviews of OGC employees.erve as strategic partner to the General Counsel in making the Office ofGeneral Counsel an effective, productive, and collaborative office:

　　Identify, plan, and implement opportunities for team building andprofessional development.

　　Identify opportunities to improve efficiency and effectiveness of OGC legalservices.Support the General Counsel in strategic planning and completing otherspecial projects.Be an ambassador for the Office of the General Counsel by creating andmaintaining relationships with other DU departments to build awareness of OGCprocesses and services.Manage office resources efficiently and effectively:

　　Negotiate and oversee the department's consultant and vendor contracts.

　　Maintain OGC administrative policies and procedures, including by draftingnew and revising existing office policies and procedures.Support and train OGC personnel on all office systems, software,policies and processes including contract review system, document managementsystem, filing protocols, etc.Knowledge, Skills, and Abilities

　　Strong interpersonal skills and the ability to effectively communicate,orally and in writing, with a wide range of individuals and constituencies