Asst University Attorney

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Assistant University Attorney

Duties: Assist the University Counsel and Vice Chancellor for Legal Affairs in providing comprehensive legal advice to University. Under the direction of the University Counsel, will assist in advising the Chancellor and representatives concerning legal matters such as University policies and procedures, employee relations, student discipline, civil rights, contracts, pending litigation, public records requests, and other University matters. Furnishing legal advice to and preparing written legal opinions for the Chancellor, vice chancellors, deans, and department chairs, as well as the Board of Trustees, faculty, staff, and students on matters involving or affecting the University. Contract review will comprise a major portion of the responsibilities assigned to this position. Provides advice concerning the legal implications of proposed policies and actions, counsels the University as to compliance with State and federal laws and administrative regulations, assists with preparation for campus grievance hearings involving faculty and staff as well as subsequent appeals, provides training on legal policy issues to University faculty, administration and staff, and drafts or reviews University contracts. At various times, serves as a liaison between **MEMBERS ONLY**SIGN UP NOW***. and (1) the legal staff of The University of North Carolina General Administration, (2) the legal staff of the North Carolina Department of Justice/Office of the Attorney General, and (3) other entities inside and outside the University. Represents the University to a variety of external regulatory and law enforcement agencies such as the Equal Employment Opportunity Commission, United States Department of Justice, and the U.S. Department of Education Office for Civil Rights. Responding to inquiries, charges, or complaints registered by or with such organizations, usually through supporting internal investigations; marshaling evidence; and assisting in the development and articulation of charges by University administrators. Conduct legal research and prepare legal opinions and well-written briefs and other documents; ability to establish cooperative working relationships with the University's varied internal and external constituencies contacted in the course of performing assigned duties; ability to work collaboratively with committees and other attorneys and staff in the Office of the University Counsel.

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