Associate Counsel - Office of General Counsel - Georgetown University
Georgetown University
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Posted: 12-Jul-23
Location: Washington, D.C.
Type: Full-time
Salary: Open
Internal Number: 4380361
Associate Counsel - Office of General Counsel - Georgetown University
Located in a historic neighborhood in the nation's capital, Georgetown offers rigorous academic programs, a global perspective, exciting ways to take advantage of Washington, D.C., and a commitment to social justice. Our community is a tight knit group of remarkable individuals interested in intellectual inquiry and making a difference in the world.
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Associate Counsel - Office of General Counsel - Georgetown University
Job Overview
Georgetown'sOffice of General Counsel advises Executive Vice Presidents' and Deans' offices on student matters, and works closely with the Division of Student Affairs. At any given time, the office is engaged in an extensive amount of counseling work, along with handling student grievances, agency charges, claims, and litigation, and working closely with the Office of Institutional Diversity, Equity and Affirmative Action ('IDEAA') and the Office of Title IX Compliance. The Office of General Counsel also works on a wide variety of corporate, transactional and governance matters with offices around the University.
The Associate Counsel provides advice on the full range of legal issues related to student life and academics, including Title IX and other civil rights statutes, academic integrity, student health and safety matters, threat assessment, Clery Act, and University policy development and compliance. They also advise on a wide range of corporate, transactional and governance matters.
Work Interactions
Reporting to the General Counsel, the Associate Counsel interacts regularly with University administrators, faculty, and staff. They also work closely with other attorneys in the office with responsibility for student affairs and corporate matters.
Requirements and Qualifications
Juris Doctorate degree
D.C. bar membership or immediate eligibility for such membership
5+ years of experience as a practicing attorney and/or judicial law clerk
Well-developed analytic and writing skills
Excellent communication and interpersonal skills, with demonstrated ability to handle counseling matters independently
Collegial working style, sound judgment and flexibility
Preferred Qualifications
Experience in student affairs and civil rights law, higher education law, and/or general civil litigation
Experience advising on corporate or governance matters
Work Mode: Hybrid. Please note that work mode designations are regularly reviewed in order to meet the evolving needs of the University. Such review may necessitate a change to a position's mode of work designation. Complete details about Georgetown University's mode of work designations for staff and AAP positions can be found at Mode of Work Designation.
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EEO Statement:
Georgetown University is an Equal Opportunity/Affirmative Action Employer fully dedicated to achieving a diverse faculty and staff. All qualified applicants are encouraged to apply and will receive consideration for employment without regard to race, color, religion, national origin, age, sex (including pregnancy, gender identity and expression, and sexual orientation), disability status, protected veteran status, or any other characteristic protected by law.
Benefits:
Georgetown University offers a comprehensive and competitive benefit package that includes medical, dental, vision, disability and life insurance, retirement savings, tuition assistance, work-life balance benefits, employee discounts and an array of voluntary insurance options. You can learn more about benefits and eligibility on the Department of Human Resources website.
Established in 1789, Georgetown is the nation's oldest Catholic and Jesuit University. Georgetown is one of the world's leading academic and research institutions, offering a unique educational experience that prepares the next generation of global citizens to lead and make a difference in the world.