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Form of work
SalaryPosting Details
Request to Recruit
Working Location (City, State)
Boone, NC
Faculty Rank
No
Provide Rank
Position Number
063751
Department
Office of General Counsel - 605000
Description of University
Appalachian State University, in North Carolina’s Blue Ridge Mountains, prepares students to lead purposeful lives as global citizens who understand and engage their responsibilities in creating a sustainable future for all. The transformational Appalachian experience promotes a spirit of inclusion that brings people together in inspiring ways to acquire and create knowledge, to grow holistically, to act with passion and determination, and embrace diversity and difference. As one of 17 campuses in the University of North Carolina system, Appalachian enrolls more than 20,000 students, has a low student-to-faculty ratio and offers more than 150 undergraduate and graduate majors.
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
$90,000-$100,000
Physical Demands of Position
Typical physical demands of a professional position within a university office area.
Posting Details Information
Posting Date
01/29/2024
Closing Date
Open Until Filled
No
Evaluation of Applications Begins
01/30/2024
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
Paul Meggett
Search Chair Email
meggettpa@appstate.edu
Quick Link
https://appstate.peopleadmin.com/postings/44335
Posting Number
201501357P
