University Legal Counsel or Associate University Legal Counsel
Company: State Bar of Wisconsin
Location: Madison
Posted on: September 25, 2024
Job Description:
University Legal Counsel or Associate University Legal
CounselThe UW-Madison Office of Legal Affairs (OLA) is comprised of
15 in-house attorneys who provide legal advice and representation
on a wide range of complex and highly specialized legal issues
affecting the research-intensive and flagship campus of the
Universities of Wisconsin. The Attorney I (Associate University
Legal Counsel) position or Attorney II (University Legal Counsel)
position is a professional, academic staff position in OLA. The
duties of the position include rendering oral and written advice,
advising various university committees, and participating in
training and preventive law presentations on a broad array of
complex and novel legal subjects for UW-Madison administrators,
faculty, and staff.Working in collaboration with other attorneys in
the practice area, this position will primarily be responsible for
advice and counsel related to the following areas:
- Employment law: Advise on university staff, academic staff, and
faculty policies/procedures, state and federal employment and labor
laws; manage phases of litigation while representing the interests
of UW-Madison before administrative bodies such as the Wisconsin
Employment Relations Commission, the Equal Rights Division and the
federal government's Equal Employment Opportunity Commission and
the Office for Civil Rights; serve as liaison with the Assistant
Attorneys General in the Department of Justice in court
litigation.
- Student and Academic Affairs: Advise on the application and
development of policies and procedures related to student issues
including, but not limited to, academic and non-academic
misconduct; admissions; disability and religious accommodations;
discrimination issues; diversity; education records and privacy
(FERPA); student governance and segregated student fees; Registered
Student Organizations (RSOs); and residency appeals. Attorneys work
closely with administrators responsible for these programs and
policies, and advise committees in proceedings related thereto.
Attorneys may represent the interests of UW-Madison before the U.S.
Department of Education Office for Civil Rights, or serve as a
liaison with Assistant Attorneys General in the Wisconsin
Department of Justice in court litigation.Diversity is a source of
strength, creativity, and innovation for UW-Madison. We value the
contributions of each person and respect the profound ways their
identity, culture, background, experience, status, abilities, and
opinion enrich the university community. We commit ourselves to the
pursuit of excellence in teaching, research, outreach, and
diversity as inextricably linked goals.The University of
Wisconsin-Madison fulfills its public mission by creating a
welcoming and inclusive community for people from every background
- people who as students, faculty, and staff serve Wisconsin and
the world.RequiredTerminal Degree: Juris Doctor (JD) from an A.B.A.
accredited law schoolQualifications:Required:
- 3+ years professional experience practicing law.
- Interest in and ability to develop expertise in principal
practice areas and other higher education legal issues relevant to
the mission of a public research institution.
- Commitment to joining employment and student affairs
practices.
- Strong legal research skills.
- Strong verbal and written communication skills, including
demonstrated ability to effectively convey complex topics to
clients.
- Demonstrated ability to work in a collegial and professional
manner with peers/clients.
- Demonstrated ability to successfully manage multiple priorities
and objectives.License/Certification:Required: State Bar of
Wisconsin membership. Current member in good standing or admission
within one year of hire date.Work Type:Full Time: 100%. It is
anticipated this position requires work be performed in-person,
onsite, at a designated campus work location.Appointment Type,
Duration:Ongoing/RenewableNegotiable: ANNUAL (12 months). Salary is
negotiable and will be based on individual qualifications and
experience. UW-Madison offers a comprehensive benefits package to
meet the needs of our employees and their families. Benefits for
this position include 5+ weeks of paid time off every year,
participation in the nationally recognized Wisconsin Retirement
System pension fund, and a variety of health insurance, life
insurance, and pre-tax savings plans to choose from.Additional
Information:The successful applicant will be responsible for
ensuring eligibility for employment in the United States on or
before the effective date of the appointment. University
sponsorship is not available for this position.How to Apply:Click
the 'Apply Now' button to create a UW Jobs profile and start an
application. You will be asked to upload a cover letter and resume
highlighting your experience, knowledge and skills as they relate
to the listed qualifications.Attorney I (Inst)(CP021) or Attorney
II (Inst)(CP022)Department(s):A02-GENERAL SERVICES/OFFICE OF LEGAL
SERVICES/G SERV/LEGAL AFFAIRSEmployment Class:Academic
Staff-RenewableJob Number:291112-ASThe University of
Wisconsin-Madison is an Equal Opportunity and Affirmative Action
Employer. Qualified applicants will receive consideration for
employment without regard to, including but not limited to, race,
color, religion, sex, sexual orientation, gender identity, national
origin, age, pregnancy, disability, or status as a protected
veteran and other bases as defined by federal regulations and UW
System policies. We promote excellence through diversity and
encourage all qualified individuals to apply.If you need to request
an accommodation because of a disability, you can find information
about how to make a request at the following website:
https://employeedisabilities.wisc.edu/disability-accommodation-information-for-applicants/Employment
will require a criminal background check. It will also require you
and your references to answer questions regarding sexual violence
and sexual harassment.The University of Wisconsin System will not
reveal the identities of applicants who request confidentiality in
writing, except that the identity of the successful candidate will
be released. See Wis. Stat. sec. 19.36(7).The Annual Security and
Fire Safety Report contains current campus safety and disciplinary
policies, crime statistics for the previous 3 calendar years, and
on-campus student housing fire safety policies and fire statistics
for the previous 3 calendar years. UW-Madison will provide a paper
copy upon request; please contact the University of Wisconsin
Police Department.
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