What are the responsibilities and job description for the Assistant General Counsel position at Syracuse University?
Job #
041645
Department Code
10015-1022
Department
Office of University Counsel
Job Title
Assistant General Counsel
Location
Syracuse, NY
Pay Range
$138,000 - $145,000
Pay Determination
Pay rates at Syracuse University are based on a combination of factors including, but not limited to, the job responsibilities; the candidate’s education, training, work experience and key competencies; the university’s strategic priorities; internal peer equity; applicable federal, state, local laws, grant funding and contractual requisites; and external market analyses.
Staff Level
00
FLSA Status
Exempt
Hours
Standard University business hours:
8:30am – 5:00pm
8:30am – 5:00pm
Hours may vary based on operational needs.
Job Type
Full-time
Campus
Syracuse, NY
Unionized Position Code
Not Applicable
Job Description
Syracuse University Office of University Counsel seeks to hire an Assistant General Counsel who will work primarily in the areas of Litigation, Employment and Labor. As a staff member in the Office of University Counsel, the Assistant General Counsel will provide comprehensive legal advice and guidance to the University on various matters including litigation, administrative proceedings, employment and labor relations, and other duties as assigned. This position will collaborate with all attorneys in the Office of University Counsels and reports to the Deputy General Counsel.
Education and Experience
- Juris Doctor degree from an ABA-accredited law school.
- Two (2) plus years of experience practicing law, ideally focused in litigation.
- Experience advising clients on complex litigation and/or labor and employment issues.
- Experience coordinating large scale document production in discovery and e-discovery.
Skills and Knowledge
- Superior written and oral communication and interpersonal skills.
- Proven ability to effectively communicate legal language and analysis to non-lawyers, including when conveying unpleasant or unwelcome information.
- Proven ability to work independently, manage several projects and meet deadlines.
- A proven work history with a commitment to the highest ethical standards.
- Demonstrated ability to use sound independent judgment and professional integrity.
- Proven record of providing prompt and effective research, with excellent analytical and writing skills.
- Demonstrated ability to build and maintain professional collaborative relationships with diverse groups across an organization, as well as stakeholders and community members.
- The demonstrated ability to prioritize and respond to issues and requests accurately and effectively.
- Proven record of solution-oriented problem-solving skills.
- Attention to detail and proven record of exemplary work product.
Responsibilities
- Appear and represent the University in litigation and disputes to which the University is a party, including civil suits, labor arbitrations and other administrative proceedings (NYS Division of Human Rights, US Equal Employment Opportunity Commission, Offices of Civil Rights, etc.); coordinate with outside counsel as needed; oversee discovery and disclosure; assist with drafting briefs, answers, other response documents; prepare witnesses for depositions, trials and administrative hearings; and evaluate and negotiate settlements.
- Conduct legal research as assigned or requested to guide institutional, school, college and unit decision-making, and to support policy development or revision.
- Independently prepare correspondence, memoranda, presentations, reports, legal briefs, policy revisions, and other documents according to University policies and procedures, legal requirements, and high professional standards.
- Advise offices on campus responsible for responding to student, faculty, and staff complaints, including discrimination, harassment, and other misconduct complaints, regarding legal and policy requirements.
- Direct, conduct, or assist with internal investigations.
- Perform additional job-related duties as assigned or as appropriate.
Physical Requirements
Not Applicable
Tools/Equipment
Not Applicable
Application Instructions
In addition to completing an online application, please attach a resume and cover letter.
About Syracuse University
Syracuse University is a private, international research university with distinctive academics, diversely unique offerings, and an undeniable spirit. Located in the geographic heart of New York State, with a global footprint, and over 150 years of history, Syracuse University offers a quintessential college experience.
The scope of Syracuse University is a testament to its strengths: a pioneering history dating back to 1870; a choice of more than 200 majors, 100 minors, and 200 advanced degree programs offered across the University’s 13 schools and colleges; over 15,000 undergraduates and over 6,000 graduate students; more than a quarter of a million alumni in 160 countries; and a student population from all 50 U.S. states and 123 countries. For more information, please visit http://www.syracuse.edu.
The scope of Syracuse University is a testament to its strengths: a pioneering history dating back to 1870; a choice of more than 200 majors, 100 minors, and 200 advanced degree programs offered across the University’s 13 schools and colleges; over 15,000 undergraduates and over 6,000 graduate students; more than a quarter of a million alumni in 160 countries; and a student population from all 50 U.S. states and 123 countries. For more information, please visit http://www.syracuse.edu.
About the Syracuse area
Syracuse is a medium-sized city situated in the geographic center of New York State approximately 250 miles northwest of New York City. The metro-area population totals approximately 500,000. The area offers a low cost of living and provides many social, cultural, and recreational options, including parks, museums, festivals, professional regional theater, and premier shopping venues. Syracuse and Central New York present a wide range of seasonal recreation and attractions ranging from water skiing and snow skiing, hiking in the Adirondacks, touring the historic sites, visiting wineries along the Finger Lakes, and biking on trails along the Erie Canal.
EEO Statement
Syracuse University is an equal-opportunity, affirmative-action institution. The University prohibits discrimination and harassment based on race, color, creed, religion, sex, gender, national origin, citizenship, ethnicity, marital status, age, disability, sexual orientation, gender identity and gender expression, veteran status, or any other status protected by applicable law to the extent prohibited by law. This nondiscrimination policy covers admissions, employment, and access to and treatment in University programs, services, and activities.
Commitment to Supporting and Hiring Veterans
Syracuse University has a long history of engaging veterans and the military-connected community through its educational programs, community outreach, and employment programs. After World War II, Syracuse University welcomed more than 10,000 returning veterans to our campus, and those veterans literally transformed Syracuse University into the national research institution it is today. The University’s contemporary commitment to veterans builds on this historical legacy, and extends to both class-leading initiatives focused on making an SU degree accessible and affordable to the post-9/11 generation of veterans, and also programs designed to position Syracuse University as the employer of choice for military veterans, members of the Guard and Reserve, and military family members.
Commitment to a Diverse and Inclusive Campus Community
Syracuse University maintains an inclusive learning environment in which students, faculty, administrators, staff, curriculum, social activities, governance, and all other aspects of campus life reflect a diverse, multi-cultural, and international worldview. The University community recognizes and values the many similarities and differences among individuals and groups. At Syracuse, we are committed to preparing students to understand, live among, appreciate, and work in an inherently diverse country and world made up of people with different ethnic and racial backgrounds, military backgrounds, religious beliefs, socio-economic status, cultural traditions, abilities, sexual orientations and gender identities. To do so, we commit ourselves to promoting a community that celebrates and models the principles of diversity and inclusivity.
Salary : $138,000 - $145,000
