Assistant General Counsel

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Company: Appalachian State University

Location: Boone, NC 28607

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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:
    • 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

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