Higher Ed Law Fellow
- Employer
- George Mason University
- Location
- Fairfax, Virginia, United States
- Salary
- Competitive Salary
- Date posted
- Dec 16, 2024
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- Position Type
- Faculty Positions, Law & Legal Studies, Social & Behavioral Sciences, Criminal Justice & Criminology, Administrative, Business & Administrative Affairs, Legal Affairs
- Employment Type
- Full Time
Department: University Counsel
Classification: Professional Faculty
Job Category: Administrative or Professional Faculty
Job Type: Full-Time
Work Schedule: Full-time (1.0 FTE, 40 hrs/wk)
Location: Fairfax, VA
Workplace Type: Hybrid Eligible
Salary: Salary commensurate with education and experience
Restricted: Yes
Criminal Background Check: Yes
About the Department:
The Office of University Counsel provides legal advice and counsel on a broad spectrum of legal issues that arise in the operation of the University to the Board of Visitors, the President, and faculty/staff acting on behalf of George Mason University.
About the Position:
The Office of University Counsel’s Higher Education Law Fellowship program provides a unique opportunity for Law Fellows to gain experience in higher education law. This fellowship position offers broad exposure to the vast array of matters that counsel at a large, public research university might encounter. As determined by the office workload, the Law Fellow assists in matters ranging from research, writing and other projects in any substantive subject matter areas handled by the office, including those related to employment, faculty, students, research, governance, contracts, compliance, intellectual property, constitutional law, Title IX and civil rights, health care, litigation, government relations, regulatory matters and others. The Law Fellow receives assignments from and works under the supervision mentorship of the attorneys in the Office of University Counsel. The Office will provide opportunities for the Law Fellow to attend meetings, meet with clients, or otherwise participate in the full range of legal activities of the Office and the University. This Fellowship is an excellent opportunity for individuals with an interest in higher education law or the wide-ranging role of in-house counsel advising public institutions and entities. The position is a one-year appointment, which may be renewed for a second year based on performance.
Responsibilities:
- Conducts legal research on a range of topics including analyzing, summarizing, and reporting on such research;
- Drafts and edits legal documents including memoranda, correspondence, contracts, briefs and pleadings, and other litigation related documents for court and administrative agency matters;
- Reviews documents for compliance with state and federal laws as well as University polices and regulations;
- Participates in regular weekly staff meetings and in meetings involving University clients; and
- Performs other related duties as assigned incidental to the work described herein.
- Terminal degree in a related field;
- Juris Doctorate degree from an accredited law school;
- Excellent legal research and writing skills;
- Ability to analyze, summarize and report on research;
- Ability to draft and edit legal documents and review documents for compliance with applicable policies, regulations, state and federal laws;
- An interest in higher education;
- The ability to work effectively and cooperatively with attorneys and other university constituents while working on multiple projects concurrently; and
- Possesses a license to practice law or plan to sit for a state bar exam in summer before commencement of the Fellowship.
- Familiarity with Virginia law and Virginia Bar is strongly preferred.
For full consideration, applicants must apply for Higher Ed Law Fellow at https://jobs.gmu.edu/. Complete and submit the online application to include three professional references with contact information, and provide a Cover Letter/Letter of Intent, Resume and a Writing Sample/Portfolio for review.
Posting Open Date: December 16, 2024
For Full Consideration, Apply by: January 3, 2025
Open Until Filled: Yes
Mason Ad Statement
Mason is currently the largest and most diverse university in Virginia with students and faculty from all 50 states and over 135 countries studying in over 200 degree programs at campuses in Arlington, Fairfax and Prince William, as well as at learning locations across the commonwealth. Rooted in Mason’s diversity is a campus culture that is both rewarding and exciting, work that is meaningful, and opportunities to both collaborate and create.
If you are interested in joining the Mason family take a look at our current opportunities and catch some Mason spirit at jobs.gmu.edu/!
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Equity Statement
George Mason University is an equal opportunity/affirmative action employer, committed to promoting inclusion and equity in its community. All qualified applicants will receive consideration for employment without regard to race, color, religion, sex, sexual orientation, gender identity, national origin, age, disability or veteran status, or any characteristic protected by law.
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