Assistant General Counsel
Apply NowCompany: Appalachian State University
Location: Boone, NC 28607
Description:
Posting Details
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Position Title
Assistant General Counsel
Location
Boone, North Carolina
Faculty Rank
No
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Position Number
063751
Department
Office of General Counsel - 605000
Position Summary Information
Minimum Qualifications
Must possess a law degree from an accredited law school and a minimum of three years experience as a practicing attorney/and or judicial clerk (this position is structured to be an early career professional opportunity); Must be admitted to the North Carolina bar or be admitted to the bar of another state and prepared to seek immediate admission in North Carolina within one year of the date of employment; Well-developed analytic and writing skills. Excellent communication and interpersonal skills; Must possess high ethical standards, mature judgment, and the capacity to facilitate constructive outcomes in a fast-paced, high-volume, complex environment involving an array of distinct stakeholders and faculty, staff, and students from diverse backgrounds; Must have collegial working style and the ability to work well on teams, sound judgment, superior intellectual capacity, flexibility, and creativity; Must have computer skills for creating, editing, and publishing legal memoranda, briefs, contracts, and other work products.
License/Certification Required
North Carolina Bar membership in good standing, or licensure in good standing in another state on the date of initial employment and licensure to practice law in North Carolina within one year of initial date of employment pursuant to The University of North Carolina Policy Manual, Section 300.1.3.
Preferred Qualifications
Relevant experience working for a higher educational or government institution; Focused experience in one or more of the following areas is also preferred:
Essential Duties and Responsibilities
The Assistant General Counsel must demonstrate:
Type of Position
Full Time Position
Staff/Non-Faculty
Staff/Non-Faculty
Appointment Type
1.0
Work Schedule/Hours
Monday-Friday, 8:00 a.m.-5:00 p.m. (may vary according to office commitments)
Number of Hours Per Week
40 (may vary according to office commitments)
Number of Months Per Year
12
Mandatory Staff
No
Suggested Salary Range
$95,000 - $107,120
Physical Demands of Position
To perform this job successfully, an individual must be able to perform each essential job duty satisfactorily. Reasonable accommodations may be made to enable qualified individuals with disabilities to perform essential job functions.
This position will be expected to be physically on location in Boone at least four (4) days a week.
Posting Details Information
Posting Date
12/12/2024
Closing Date
Open Until Filled
Yes
Evaluation of Applications Begins
01/02/2025
Proposed Date of Hire
Special Instructions to Applicants
Please attach required documents:
Search Chair Name
Melissa Blocker
Search Chair Email
Quick Link
https://appstate.peopleadmin.com/postings/49063
Posting Number
201501545P
Request to Recruit
Position Title
Assistant General Counsel
Location
Boone, North Carolina
Faculty Rank
No
Provide Rank
Position Number
063751
Department
Office of General Counsel - 605000
Position Summary Information
Minimum Qualifications
License/Certification Required
North Carolina Bar membership in good standing, or licensure in good standing in another state on the date of initial employment and licensure to practice law in North Carolina within one year of initial date of employment pursuant to The University of North Carolina Policy Manual, Section 300.1.3.
Preferred Qualifications
- Employment law (including FMLA/OFLA, ADA, discrimination, and similar issues);
- Immigration law (including issues related to visas for foreign national students and employees); and
- Contract review and drafting (particularly for higher education or governmental clients).
Essential Duties and Responsibilities
The Assistant General Counsel must demonstrate:
- high ethical standards, including a strong work ethic, honesty, and integrity;
- identify and resolve legal issues;
- demonstrate a commitment to diversity and inclusion in fulfillment of the university's mission;
- employ excellent listening, oral, and written communication skills;
- interpersonal skills;
- research and analytical skills;
- reasoned judgment;
- prioritize tasks and organize work;
- supervise staff in the fulfillment of the office mission;
- combine legal considerations with program and policy objectives in the development of practical solutions that meet client needs;
- utilize word processing and related skills to create, edit, and publish legal memoranda, briefs, contracts, and other work products.
Type of Position
Full Time Position
Staff/Non-Faculty
Staff/Non-Faculty
Appointment Type
1.0
Work Schedule/Hours
Monday-Friday, 8:00 a.m.-5:00 p.m. (may vary according to office commitments)
Number of Hours Per Week
40 (may vary according to office commitments)
Number of Months Per Year
12
Mandatory Staff
No
Suggested Salary Range
$95,000 - $107,120
Physical Demands of Position
To perform this job successfully, an individual must be able to perform each essential job duty satisfactorily. Reasonable accommodations may be made to enable qualified individuals with disabilities to perform essential job functions.
This position will be expected to be physically on location in Boone at least four (4) days a week.
Posting Details Information
Posting Date
12/12/2024
Closing Date
Open Until Filled
Yes
Evaluation of Applications Begins
01/02/2025
Proposed Date of Hire
Special Instructions to Applicants
Please attach required documents:
- Cover Letter
- Resume
- List a minimum of 3 professional references in the application or attach a List of References with Contact Information
Search Chair Name
Melissa Blocker
Search Chair Email
Quick Link
https://appstate.peopleadmin.com/postings/49063
Posting Number
201501545P