What are the responsibilities and job description for the Associate University Counsel position at Virginia Tech?
Job Description
This attorney, based on the campus of Virginia Polytechnic Institute & State University in Blacksburg, Virginia, will serve the Attorney General under the direction of the Chief of the Education Section and Virginia Tech University Legal Counsel, and will serve the university by providing legal advice and representation to university leadership, administration, faculty and employees on a wide variety of legal matters impacting higher education in addition to other advising duties as assigned. Virginia Tech is a leading research institution, with a student population of more than 30,000 undergraduate, graduate and professional students across the Commonwealth, and the University manages a research portfolio of more than $556 million.
Required Qualifications
It is anticipated that the attorney will handle a broad range of legal matters, serving all divisions of the University, in coordination with the other attorneys in the Office of the University Counsel.
Areas of emphasis include Title IX compliance and other matters, as well as general litigation and litigation management and student matters.
The position may also assist, as needed, in the areas of regulatory requirements, contract, sponsored research, and non-disclosure agreements.
Additionally, the individual will provide other legal services to the University and the Commonwealth as directed by the Office of the Attorney General and the University Counsel.
A minimum of five years of experience in the general practice of law is required.
Excellent interpersonal skills are also required.
High level organizational skills and an ability to manage many projects simultaneously and work under pressure are required.
Admission to the Virginia Bar is required before beginning employment.
The successful candidate will have excellent analytical abilities and written and oral communication skills and be able to respond to legal requests in a timely fashion.
Pay Band
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Overtime Status
Exempt: Not eligible for overtime
Appointment Type
Regular
Salary Information
Commensurate with experience.
Hours per week
40
Review Date
May 1, 2025
Additional Information
Preference will be given to applicants with specific experience in the representation of higher education institutions.
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Contact Information
Name: OAG Recruitment
Phone: 804-786-7021
Email: recruitment@oag.state.va.us
In support of the Commonwealth’s commitment to inclusion, we are encouraging individuals with disabilities to apply through the Commonwealth Alternative Hiring Process. To be considered for this opportunity, applicants will need to provide their AHP Letter (formerly COD) provided by the Department for Aging & Rehabilitative Services (DARS), or the Department for the Blind & Vision Impaired (DBVI). Service-Connected Veterans are encouraged to answer Veteran status questions and submit their disability documentation, if applicable, to DARS/DBVI to get their AHP Letter. Requesting an AHP Letter can be found at AHP Letter or by calling DARS at 800-552-5019.
Note: Applicants who received a Certificate of Disability from DARS or DBVI dated between April 1, 2022- February 29, 2024, can still use that COD as applicable documentation for the Alternative Hiring Process.
The successful candidate will be required to have a criminal conviction check.
About Virginia Tech
Dedicated to its motto, Ut Prosim (That I May Serve), Virginia Tech pushes the boundaries of knowledge by taking a hands-on, transdisciplinary approach to preparing scholars to be leaders and problem-solvers. A comprehensive land-grant institution that enhances the quality of life in Virginia and throughout the world, Virginia Tech is an inclusive community dedicated to knowledge, discovery, and creativity. The university offers more than 280 majors to a diverse enrollment of more than 36,000 undergraduate, graduate, and professional students in eight undergraduate colleges, a school of medicine, a veterinary medicine college, Graduate School, and Honors College. The university has a significant presence across Virginia, including the Innovation Campus in Northern Virginia; the Health Sciences and Technology Campus in Roanoke; sites in Newport News and Richmond; and numerous Extension offices and research centers. A leading global research institution, Virginia Tech conducts more than $500 million in research annually.
Virginia Tech endorses and encourages participation in professional development opportunities and university shared governance. These valuable contributions to university shared governance provide important representation and perspective, along with opportunities for unique and impactful professional development.
Virginia Tech does not discriminate against employees, students, or applicants on the basis of age, color, disability, sex (including pregnancy), gender, gender identity, gender expression, genetic information, ethnicity or national origin, political affiliation, race, religion, sexual orientation, or military status, or otherwise discriminate against employees or applicants who inquire about, discuss, or disclose their compensation or the compensation of other employees or applicants, or on any other basis protected by law.
If you are an individual with a disability and desire an accommodation, please contact Amanda Lucas at alucas4@vt.edu during regular business hours at least 10 business days prior to the event.
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