Attorney, Public Records & Student Affairs

University of Maryland; College Park (MD); Hybrid; USD 131,000 - 157,000; Full time

Benefits offered by this job

Telework up to 2 days per week

Job summary

The University of Maryland, College Park seeks a Staff Attorney to join the Office of General Counsel. You will provide legal counsel on MPIA/public records and support student affairs matters, including records/privacy, housing, student organizations, and compliance with federal and state law.

The role requires JD, bar admission, 2 years' experience, and Maryland bar eligibility within 12 months. Travel to main campus and off-site meetings may be required; telework up to two days per week is

Qualifications

• Juris Doctor degree from an accredited U.S. law school.
• Admission to a state or DC Bar, and eligibility for Maryland Bar within 12 months of hire.
• Knowledge of federal and state laws, rules, regulations, and ordinances.
• Strong verbal and written communication skills; ability to multitask and provide excellent customer service.

Responsibilities

• Provide legal counsel on MPIA/public records matters and support processing, reviewing, and responding to requests.
• Advise on student records/privacy, housing, student organizations, minors on campus, and related policies; conduct legal research.
• Represent the University before the Public Information Compliance Board and in Ombuds mediations; interact with external counsel and government entities.

Skills

Oral communication

Written communication

Microsoft Office

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Multitasking

Customer service

Confidentiality

Diplomacy and conflict resolution

Education

Juris Doctor

Tools

Microsoft Office

Google Workspace

Job description

The University of Maryland, College Park seeks a Staff Attorney to join the Office of General Counsel. You will provide legal counsel on MPIA/public records and support student affairs matters, including records/privacy, housing, student organizations, and compliance with federal and state law.

The role requires JD, bar admission, 2 years' experience, and Maryland bar eligibility within 12 months. Travel to main campus and off-site meetings may be required; telework up to two days per week is