Associate General Counsel

Description:

Primary Purpose of Organizational Unit
The Legal Affairs Unit handles all of Elizabeth City State University's legal matters at the campus level with respect to the duties, responsibilities, and authorities allocated to the campus by applicable law and policy. Legal Affairs provides responsive, preventive and comprehensive legal advice and counsel within the bounds of applicable laws, regulations and policies to aid in advancing ECSU's mission of offering academic programs for a diverse student body and providing a student-centered environment through teaching, research and community engagement.

Description of Work:

• The Associate General Counsel is part of the Legal Affairs Unit and is designated as a university employee exempt from the State Personnel Act. The incumbent reports directly to the General Counsel and serves as advisor on assigned university legal matters at the campus level.
• Competencies/Knowledge Skills, and Abilities Required in this Position
• Must possess strong verbal and written communication skills.
• Must have demonstrated ability to analyze issues, conduct legal research and give attention to detail.
• Must be able to work both independently and collaboratively with others
• Must exercise sound judgment.
• Must have effective time management skills

Minimum Training and Experience:
Juris Doctor Degree from an accredited institution required. A minimum of one year of direct experience in education law preferred. Must be licensed to practice law in the State of North Carolina at time of employment. If licensed to practice in another state but not licensed in the State of North Carolina, may be provisionally employed conditioned on a requirement to obtain a license to practice law in North Carolina within one year after the date of initial employment. (UNC Policy 300.1.3 Attorney Licensing).

Special Instructions to Applicant

• Please ensure your full range of knowledge, skills, abilities, experience, and education are listed on your application. Do not write ‘see resume' on your application when completing the job duties section.
• If you answer the supplemental questions at the end of the application, please ensure your application reflects the knowledge, skills, abilities, and experiences to support your answers.

This position is Exempt from the State Human Resources Act.
Elizabeth City State University is an Affirmative Action/Equal Opportunity Employer. The University does not discriminate in access to its educational programs and activities, or with respect to hiring or the terms and conditions of employment, on the basis of race, color, national origin, religion, sex, gender identity and expression, political affiliation, age, disability, veteran status, genetic information or sexual orientation.
Any offer of employment to a successful candidate will be conditioned upon the University's receipt of a satisfactory criminal background report.
You must complete and submit an electronic application for employment to be considered. Resumes will not be accepted in lieu of completing an electronic application. Applicants seeking Veteran's Preference must attach a DD 214 form. Certificate of Release or Discharge from Active Duty with your application during the process of applying to the job posting. Final candidates are subject to criminal and sex offender background checks. Elizabeth City State University State University is an Equal Opportunity and Affirmative Action Employer. Elizabeth City State University participates in E-Verify. Federal law requires all employers to verify the identity and employment eligibility of all persons hired to work in the United States. State University is an Equal Opportunity and Affirmative Action Employer.

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