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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