Higher Education Legal Resources Attorney & CLE Lead

National Association of College and University Attorneys; Washington (District of Columbia); Hybrid; USD 130,000 - 135,000; Full time

Benefits offered by this job

Annual bonus eligibility

5% employer retirement contribution +

5% match

Medical, dental, vision, life, and dis

ability insurance

Generous paid time off incl. winter/s

summer break

13 weeks paid parental leave

Flexible work schedules

Paid commuter or parking benefits

Paid professional development and NACU

A membership in professional orgs

Job summary

National Association of College and University Attorneys is seeking an attorney staff member to support continuing legal education programming, resources, and publications for higher education lawyers. The role advances NACUA’s mission by monitoring developments in law and policy and delivering valuable CLE content.

The Legal Resources Attorney will coordinate online and in-person learning, curate resources, and help engage a dynamic member community while working in a hybrid schedule in the

Qualifications

• JD from an accredited law school.
• At least three years as a licensed attorney in good standing in at least one state.
• Experience with and/or fluency in legal issues relevant to the higher education sector.
• Ability to engage in high-level and nuanced legal and policy analysis, produce sophisticated written work, and moderate/present.

Responsibilities

• Develops and delivers NACUA continuing legal education programming, including CLE Workshops, virtual webinars, and audio briefings.
• Monitors developments in case law, policy, and legislation affecting higher education and NACUA programming.
• Curates and updates the Online Legal Resources Library and publications.
• Collaborates with NACUA and other higher education associations on programming and external outreach.
• Participates in weekly legal resources meetings and travels to NACUA events (annual conference, CLE workshops).
• Contributes to NACUA's positive workplace culture.

Skills

Legal analysis

Written communication

Public speaking/moderating

Policy analysis

Generative AI awareness

Education

Juris Doctorate (JD)

Licensed attorney in good standing (any state)

Job description

National Association of College and University Attorneys is seeking an attorney staff member to support continuing legal education programming, resources, and publications for higher education lawyers. The role advances NACUA’s mission by monitoring developments in law and policy and delivering valuable CLE content.

The Legal Resources Attorney will coordinate online and in-person learning, curate resources, and help engage a dynamic member community while working in a hybrid schedule in the