Assistant University Counsel
Location: Albuquerque, New Mexico
Description: University of New Mexico is employing Assistant University Counsel right now, this occupation will be assigned in New Mexico. For detail informations about this occupation opportunity please give attention to these descriptions. Position Title:
Assistant University Counsel
Appointment Type: Definitions
Staff - Contract
Working Title (if applicable):
Assistant University Counsel
Department
University Counsel Office
Salary Grade
15
Salary:
$4,555.20 to $6,517.33 (monthly)
Work Location:
UNM Main Campus (Abq)
Position Summary:
Employees in this job title are subject to the terms and conditions of an employment contract. Employment contracts are typically subject to review and renewal on an annual basis.
Entry level position to the UNM Office of University Counsel for an attorney with up to 7 years of relevant experience. The position will involve extensive legal research in a broad range of state and federal laws and the drafting of legal memoranda, contracts, pleadings and policies under the supervision of a more senior attorney. Under general direction and with supervision by a more senior attorney, the attorney occupying this position provides legal counsel to the University administration relating to employment, human resources, labor relations, civil rights and tort liability and represents the University administration in employee and faculty appeals, grievances and union matters.
This is a full-time, benefits eligible position.
The University of New Mexico (UNM) provides a comprehensive package of benefits including medical, dental, vision, and life insurance. In addition, UNM offers educational benefits through the tuition remission and dependent education programs. For a more complete explanation of the benefits, Click here.
Minimum Qualifications:
J.D. or LL.B; at least 1 year of experience that is directly related to the duties and responsibilities specified.
Member of NM State Bar, or member in good standing of the State Bar of another state or District of Columbia.
Successful candidate who is not a member of the NM State Bar is required to obtain a temporary Public Employee Limited License issued by the NM Supreme Court and then become a member of the NM State Bar no later than 1 year after being hired.
Preferred Qualifications:
Experience working in a complex organization with multiple constituencies.
- Strong skills in legal research and legal writing
- Strong skills in analyzing complex statutory and regulatory laws.
- Knowledge of contract and policy review and drafting.
- Knowledge of the statutory and regulatory framework in which a University operates.
- Knowledge of employment law and litigation, employment-related federal and state statutes and regulations, labor law and labor relations including contract enforcement proceedings, civil rights law and litigation, and tort law.
- Knowledge of general litigation.
- Ability to provide accurate, timely, through and well-reasoned legal advice regarding the substantive areas of law.
- Ability to work well with clients and within a corporate culture, and to respect and reconcile multiple interests and/or dimensions relating to policy.
08/27/2012
For Best Consideration:
09/10/2012
Closing Date:
Open Until Filled
Application type required for this position:
Staff/UNMTemps Employment Application
Additional requirements for this position:
Employees in this job title are subject to the terms and conditions of an employment contract. Employment contracts are typically subject to review and renewal on an annual basis.
Required Applicant Documents:
Resume Cover Letter Writing Sample
Optional Applicant Documents:
Special Instructions to Applicants:
Please submit an example that would highlight your drafting skills.
Position Type:
Staff
Appointment End Date
06/30/2013
Posting Type:
Competitive
Position Class URL:
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Posting Department Website:
http://counsel.unm.edu/
Institutional Commitment:
University of New Mexico is committed to promoting and supporting the diversity of our campuses. UNM is an Affirmative Action/Equal Opportunity Employer.
Exempt/Non-Exempt
Exempt
Quicklink for Posting:
unmjobs.unm.edu/applicants/Central?quickFind=69012
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This occupation starts available on: Tue, 28 Aug 2012 11:04:56 GMT
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