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Posted April 07, 2024

Assistant General Counsel

Appalachian State University
Boone, NC Full Time
Reference: AppalachianStateUniversity44336
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Position Title Assistant General Counsel
Working Location (City, State) Boone, NC
Faculty Rank No
Provide Rank
Position Number 063751
Department Office of General Counsel - 605000
Description of University
Appalachian State University, in North Carolinas Blue Ridge Mountains, prepares students to lead purposeful lives as global citizens who understand and engage their responsibilities in creating a sustainable future for all. The transformational Appalachian experience promotes a spirit of inclusion that brings people together in inspiring ways to acquire and create knowledge, to grow holistically, to act with passion and determination, and embrace diversity and difference. As one of 17 campuses in the University of North Carolina system, Appalachian enrolls more than 20,000 students, has a low student-to-faculty ratio and offers more than 150 undergraduate and graduate majors.
Position Summary Information

Minimum Qualifications
  1. Must possess a law degree from an accredited law school and a minimum of three years experience as a practicing attorney/and or judicial clerk (this position is structured to be an early career professional opportunity);
  2. Must be admitted to the North Carolina bar or be admitted to the bar of another state and prepared to seek immediate admission in North Carolina within one year of the date of employment;
  3. Well-developed analytic and writing skills. Excellent communication and interpersonal skills;
  4. Must possess high ethical standards, mature judgment, and the capacity to facilitate constructive outcomes in a fast-paced, high-volume, complex environment involving an array of distinct stakeholders and faculty, staff, and students from diverse backgrounds;
  5. Must have collegial working style and the ability to work well on teams, sound judgment, superior intellectual capacity, flexibility, and creativity;
  6. Must have computer skills for creating, editing, and publishing legal memoranda, briefs, contracts, and other work products.
License/Certification Required
North Carolina Bar membership in good standing, or licensure in good standing in another state on the date of initial employment and licensure to practice law in North Carolina within one year of initial date of employment pursuant to The University of North Carolina Policy Manual, Section 300.1.3.
Preferred Qualifications
  1. Relevant experience working for a higher educational or government institution;
  2. Focused experience in one or more of the following areas is also preferred:
    • Employment law (including FMLA/OFLA, ADA, discrimination, and similar issues);
    • Immigration law (including issues related to visas for foreign national students and employees); and
    • Contract review and drafting (particularly for higher education or governmental clients).
Essential Duties and Responsibilities
The Assistant General Counsel must demonstrate:
  • high ethical standards, including a strong work ethic, honesty, and integrity;
  • identify and resolve legal issues;
  • demonstrate a commitment to diversity and inclusion in fulfillment of the universitys mission;
  • employ excellent listening, oral, and written communication skills;
  • interpersonal skills;
  • research and analytical skills;
  • reasoned judgment;
  • prioritize tasks and organize work;
  • supervise staff in the fulfillment of the office mission;
  • combine legal considerations with program and policy objectives in the development of practical solutions that meet client needs;
  • utilize word processing and related skills to create, edit, and publish legal memoranda, briefs, contracts, and other work products.
Type of Position Full Time Position
Staff/Non-Faculty Staff/Non-Faculty
Appointment Type 1.0
Work Schedule/Hours Monday-Friday, 8:00 a.m.-5:00 p.m. (may vary according to office commitments)
Number of Hours Per Week 40 (may vary according to office commitments)
Number of Months Per Year 12
Mandatory Staff No
Suggested Salary Range $90,000-$100,000
Physical Demands of Position
Typical physical demands of a professional position within a university office area.
Posting Details Information

Posting Date 01/29/2024
Closing Date
Open Until Filled No
Evaluation of Applications Begins 01/30/2024
Proposed Date of Hire
Special Instructions to Applicants
Please attach required documents:
  • Cover Letter
  • Resume
  • List a minimum of 3 professional references in the application or attach a List of References with Contact Information
Search Chair Name Paul Meggett
Search Chair Email [email protected]
Quick Link https://appstate.peopleadmin.com/postings/44335
Posting Number 201501357P

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