Associate General Counsel, Employment

University Of Nebraska - Lincoln; Lincoln (NE); On-site; USD 90,000 - 120,000; Full time

Job summary

University of Nebraska-Lincoln is seeking a full-time staff attorney to join the Office of the Vice President & General Counsel in Lincoln, Nebraska. The role emphasizes employment law and matters involving faculty and students, with advisory support across all campuses and the Office of the President.

The successful candidate will provide counsel on university policies, employee hiring and separations, student conduct and accommodations, and related duties as assigned.

Qualifications

• J.D. degree from an accredited law school.
• Active or eligible Nebraska Bar admission required within one year of hire.
• Experience in employment law and related areas preferred.

Responsibilities

• Provide general legal services to the University under the VP/General Counsel.
• Focus on employment law and faculty/student matters across campuses.
• Advise on policies, hiring, separations, and accommodations; support across the University system.

Skills

Employment law

Legal research

Faculty & student matters

Counseling and advisory skills

Education

J.D. degree

Nebraska Bar admission or eligibility

Job description

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Description of Work

This is a full-time staff attorney position in the Office of the Vice President & General Counsel of the University of Nebraska. The Office of the Vice President & General Counsel is administratively responsible for all legal matters affecting the University of Nebraska and provides legal services to the Board of Regents, the President, the Chancellors, administrative officers, and others on the four campuses of the University system and within the Office of the President.

This position is located in Lincoln, Nebraska, at the University of Nebraska Office of the President on the East Campus of the University of Nebraska-Lincoln ( UNL ), with occasional travel to other campuses. Duties and responsibilities of this position will involve performance of general legal services for the University under the direction of the Vice President & General Counsel, with an expected emphasis in the areas of employment law and faculty and student matters. The successful candidate will provide counsel and support to all campuses and the Office of the President on matters related to faculty and staff employment issues, including guidance under University and campus policies, and student issues such as student conduct and accommodations, as well as other duties as assigned. Salary will be commensurate with experience and credentials, plus benefits. The successful candidate will be required to complete a criminal background check. #LI-DNI

Minimum Required Qualifications

• B.A. / B.S. plus an earned J.D. degree from an accredited law school and a minimum of five years, or equivalent experience, of related legal practice.
• Member in good standing of the State Bar of Nebraska, or permitted to be admitted in Nebraska under Nebraska Court Rule section 3-119 as a Class 1-B applicant within one year following the hiring date.
• Expertise or experience in one or more of the following: Title VII , Title IX, the Americans with Disabilities Act, the Family and Medical Leave Act, the Fair Labor Standards Act, faculty tenure, and employee hiring and separations.

Preferred Qualifications

• Prior experience at another institution of higher education, public employer, non-profit entity, or law firm, specifically working in those areas of practice identified above.

Ideal candidates will demonstrate:

• a high level of attention to detail.
• excellent independent judgment and decision-making skills.
• excellent oral and written communication skills, and strong interpersonal skills.
• an aptitude for strategic thinking.
• an ability to anticipate problems.
• a track record of timely completion of projects and assignments.
• effective organizational skills.
• the ability to handle multiple priorities and tasks.
• and a keen ability to summarize and explain legal complexities.

Work Location (City, State)

Lincoln, NE

Pre-Placement Driving Record Review Required

Criminal History Background Check Required

Criminal History Background Check Required Yes

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Job Category (old) Administrative

Job Type

Full-Time

Open Until Filled Yes

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