2012-034 ASSOCIATE GENERAL COUNSEL

Job # 2012-034 (042600)
Job Type Administrative
Department Office of the General Counsel
Class Code 0999
Bargaining Unit No
FLSA Status Exempt
Job Status Full-Time
Hiring Salary Commensurate with Experience
Pay Range N/A
Posting Date April 11, 2012
Closing Date Open Until Filled


Department:  Office of the General Counsel

Duties:     Provides professional support to members of the President's staff in a number of technical and legal areas; reviews and drafts proposed contracts; prepares correspondence; conducts research; prepares material for the Office of the Attorney General; provides technical assistance to campus offices with respect to federal, state, municipal, and University regulations and policies; serves on advisory and search committees; represents the University in proceedings before federal and state agencies; provides guidance to paralegal staff; and performs other duties, as required.

Minimum Qualifications:   Juris Doctorate.  Admitted to practice before the highest court of a state; Maryland Bar required within 12 months; Extensive experience in the above areas.

Requirements:     Knowledge of constitutional law and education law; knowledge of contract review and negotiation; knowledge of personnel administration; skills in effective  communication; skill in conducting legal research; ability to litigate or provide litigation support.

To Apply: Send letter of interest indicating Job #2012-034, a Morgan State University Application for Employment, and three names of references with telephone numbers to: Morgan State University, Office of Human Resources, 1700 East Cold Spring Lane, Baltimore, Maryland 21251 or e-mail your information to jobs@morgan.edu. EEO/AA.

NOTE: THE HIRING DEPARTMENT WILL CONTACT ONLY APPLICANTS SELECTED FOR INTERVIEW.