Assistant Counsel
Job no: 497199
Position type: Fulltime Staff
Location: Richmond Campus
Division/Equivalent: 8R0000 - University Counsel & Compliance
School/Unit: 16R000 - University Counsel & Compliance
Department/Office: 150000 - University Counsel
Categories: Legal Counsel Positions
Title: Assistant Counsel
Position Type: Fulltime Staff
Search Type: External - minimum 7 days
Department: 16R000 - University Counsel & Compliance
Division: 8R0000 - University Counsel & Compliance
Position Location: Richmond Campus
Driver Classification: Non-Driver
FLSA: Exempt
Schedule Type: Full Time (37.5 hrs per week or more)
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Posted Salary Grade: Exempt - G25
Retirement: KTRS
Contact Person: Whitney Crowe
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Job Summary/Basic Functions The Assistant Counsel, which reports to the University’s Deputy Counsel, provides representation of and legal counsel to the University in practice areas such as, for example, contract, employment, and higher education law. The Assistant Counsel is expected to handle the production of records pursuant to the Kentucky Open Records Act, subpoenas, and other legal orders as well as to serve as the University Counsel’s designee on the Student Assistance and Intervention Team and other University boards, committees, and councils as needed/assigned. Additionally, the Assistant Counsel routinely engages in legal review and interpretation of University Policies and Regulations and provides training and written guidance on legal issues as needed/requested by University constituents. |
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Minimum Qualifications Education: J.D. Required Experience: Minimum of 2 years of related legal experience, preferably in the legal areas of contracts, employment and/or higher education law. Licensure & Certifications: Must be a current member in good standing of the Bar in any state at the time of application. Membership with the Kentucky Bar Association must be acquired prior to undertaking the work of this position and, thereafter, must be maintained throughout employment in the position. |
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Sponsorship: This position is not eligible for visa sponsorship.
Funding Source: Institutional
Open Until Filled: Yes
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EEO Statement
Eastern Kentucky University is an Equal Opportunity employer and educational institution and does not discriminate on the basis of age (40 and over), race, color, religion, sex, sexual orientation, gender identity, gender expression, pregnancy, ethnicity, disability, national origin, veteran status, or genetic information in the admission to, or participation in, any educational program or activity (e.g., athletics, academics and housing) which it conducts or any employment policy or practice.
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