Asst/Assoc General Counsel
- Employer
- University of Central Missouri
- Location
- Missouri, United States
- Salary
- Salary Not Specified
- Date posted
- Jun 15, 2021
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- Position Type
- Faculty Positions, Professional Fields, Law & Legal Studies, Administrative, Business & Administrative Affairs, Legal Affairs
- Employment Type
- Full Time
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Job Details
Position Information
Position Title Asst/Assoc General Counsel Working Title Asst/Assoc General Counsel Department 120010-General Counsel Pay Rate Title and salary commensurate with experience. FTE 1.0 FLSA Exempt Position Number 997075 Classification CJS21 Special Instructions to Applicants:
A complete UCM electronic application for employment, cover letter, resume, list of 3 professional references, and professional writing sample required. Incomplete applications will not be considered.
Initial review of applications will begin on 07/06/2021 and continued until the position is filled.
NOTE : A background check is required for the selected candidate of this position and any job offer is contingent on the results of this check.
The University of Central Missouri is an Equal Opportunity Employer and specifically invites applications from women, minorities, veteran status, and people with disabilities.
Working hours:
Professional hours
Bargaining Unit No Work Location Warrensburg Campus Posting Date 06/15/2021 Closing Date Open Until Filled Yes Position Purpose
UCM’s Office of General Counsel represents the University in all matters, providing legal advice and guidance to UCM officials across diverse legal practice areas. The Assistant/Associate General Counsel will primarily practice in the subject matter areas of student affairs, labor and employment, policy, and compliance including open records, FERPA, Title IX, Clery and others.
Education & Formal Training Doctorate degree (Specify field(s) of study below) Other Education & Formal Training
Juris Doctorate from an ABA -accredited law school required.
Computer Skills Word-Processing, Spreadsheet, Presentation, Other - Database management preferred. Experience
Three (3) for assistant title to seven (7) years for associate title of experience as a practicing attorney required.
Three (3) years of experience with professional workplace computer software and legal research programs required.
Experience representing a public/governmental or higher education entity preferred.
Experience with Missouri’s Sunshine Law preferred.
Experience drafting, reviewing, and editing higher education or business governance documents, such as by-laws or policies, preferred.
Experience in drafting, reviewing, and editing contracts (e.g., employment agreements; affiliation agreements, collective bargaining agreements; etc.) preferred.
Experience organizing, coordinating, and responding to court filings (e.g., subpoenas; bankruptcy court filings; litigation; etc.) preferred.
Other Experience Licenses, Certificates, Registrations, & State/Federal Requirements of Position: Criminal History check, Driver's license Other Licenses, Certificates, Registrations, & State/Federal Requirements Special Skills, Abilities, and Knowledge: Attention to detail, Communication skills, including oral, written, and/or nonverbal, Knowledge of a University environment preferred, Human Relations/Interpersonal skills, Leadership skills: organization/meeting facilitation/project leadership, Management and/or administration skills, Ability to manage multiple concurrent projects and meet deadlines, Maintain confidentiality Other Special Skills, Abilities, and Knowledge
Mental skills, including concentration, memory, complex decision making, analytical thinking, and/or conceptual thinking.
Ability to exercise exceptional independent professional judgment.
Demonstrated ability to thoughtfully solve problems and be a critical thinker.
Specify sensory abilities: Physical & Environmental Factors: Other Physical & Environmental Factors Lifting weight Special Working Conditions: Travel required, Irregular work hours, Professional appearance, Work in stressful conditions Other Special Working Conditions Ability to Keyboard No keyboarding test required. Special Qualifications: Other Special Qualifications
Current license to practice law in Missouri or obtain within twelve months of employment.
Supplemental Questions
Required fields are indicated with an asterisk (*).
Required Documents
Position Title Asst/Assoc General Counsel Working Title Asst/Assoc General Counsel Department 120010-General Counsel Pay Rate Title and salary commensurate with experience. FTE 1.0 FLSA Exempt Position Number 997075 Classification CJS21 Special Instructions to Applicants:
A complete UCM electronic application for employment, cover letter, resume, list of 3 professional references, and professional writing sample required. Incomplete applications will not be considered.
Initial review of applications will begin on 07/06/2021 and continued until the position is filled.
NOTE : A background check is required for the selected candidate of this position and any job offer is contingent on the results of this check.
The University of Central Missouri is an Equal Opportunity Employer and specifically invites applications from women, minorities, veteran status, and people with disabilities.
Working hours:
Professional hours
Bargaining Unit No Work Location Warrensburg Campus Posting Date 06/15/2021 Closing Date Open Until Filled Yes Position Purpose
UCM’s Office of General Counsel represents the University in all matters, providing legal advice and guidance to UCM officials across diverse legal practice areas. The Assistant/Associate General Counsel will primarily practice in the subject matter areas of student affairs, labor and employment, policy, and compliance including open records, FERPA, Title IX, Clery and others.
Education & Formal Training Doctorate degree (Specify field(s) of study below) Other Education & Formal Training
Juris Doctorate from an ABA -accredited law school required.
Computer Skills Word-Processing, Spreadsheet, Presentation, Other - Database management preferred. Experience
Three (3) for assistant title to seven (7) years for associate title of experience as a practicing attorney required.
Three (3) years of experience with professional workplace computer software and legal research programs required.
Experience representing a public/governmental or higher education entity preferred.
Experience with Missouri’s Sunshine Law preferred.
Experience drafting, reviewing, and editing higher education or business governance documents, such as by-laws or policies, preferred.
Experience in drafting, reviewing, and editing contracts (e.g., employment agreements; affiliation agreements, collective bargaining agreements; etc.) preferred.
Experience organizing, coordinating, and responding to court filings (e.g., subpoenas; bankruptcy court filings; litigation; etc.) preferred.
Other Experience Licenses, Certificates, Registrations, & State/Federal Requirements of Position: Criminal History check, Driver's license Other Licenses, Certificates, Registrations, & State/Federal Requirements Special Skills, Abilities, and Knowledge: Attention to detail, Communication skills, including oral, written, and/or nonverbal, Knowledge of a University environment preferred, Human Relations/Interpersonal skills, Leadership skills: organization/meeting facilitation/project leadership, Management and/or administration skills, Ability to manage multiple concurrent projects and meet deadlines, Maintain confidentiality Other Special Skills, Abilities, and Knowledge
Mental skills, including concentration, memory, complex decision making, analytical thinking, and/or conceptual thinking.
Ability to exercise exceptional independent professional judgment.
Demonstrated ability to thoughtfully solve problems and be a critical thinker.
Specify sensory abilities: Physical & Environmental Factors: Other Physical & Environmental Factors Lifting weight Special Working Conditions: Travel required, Irregular work hours, Professional appearance, Work in stressful conditions Other Special Working Conditions Ability to Keyboard No keyboarding test required. Special Qualifications: Other Special Qualifications
Current license to practice law in Missouri or obtain within twelve months of employment.
Supplemental Questions
Required fields are indicated with an asterisk (*).
- * Do you understand that the university requires a background
check for this position and that any job offer made to the selected
candidate is contingent upon the results of this check?
- Yes
- No
- * Do you understand that a professional writing sample must be
attached to your application under the Publication/Portfolio tab?
- Yes
- No
Required Documents
- Cover Letter
- Publications/Portfolio
- Resume
Company
The University of Central Missouri is an innovative school that offers a high-quality education while remaining one of the most affordable universities in the country.
The University of Central Missouri believes its responsibility is to enrich each student’s perspective through a cumulative experience that starts with academic rigor and integrates applied learning and servant-leadership opportunities. Our model of continuous learning allows each student to find and fulfill his or her own sense of purpose. By engaging students with multiple sources of learning and creating a dynamic environment that encourages individuals to find their passions and reach beyond themselves, UCM prepares students by giving them knowledge and experiences that broaden and deepen their education so they may flourish in a world of accelerated change.
The University of Central Missouri has two campus locations, a site office at Whiteman Air Force Base and an online presence. Both UCM campuses are centrally located in Missouri, which means you're close to just about everything.
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