Law Fellow, Temporary

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Department:

Office of Equal Opportunity/Regulatory Compliance

Job Summary:

The Law Fellow will assist in managing compliance with Title IX and would have a key role in ensuring compliant processes related to how EORC manages complaints and resolution processes. The Law Fellow will also assist in conducting investigations as needed and will execute ongoing investigations under the University's Title IX or Interpersonal Violence and Sexual Misconduct policies. The role would include offering training to relevant campus partners and students, assisting in investigations and resolution processes, and ensuring students receive relevant accommodations and supportive measures.

Job Description:

• Conducts legal research and drafting legal memos or white papers on a range of topics.
• Monitors and evaluates institutional practices to ensure compliance with federal and state laws applicable to the Equal Opportunity and Regulatory Compliance (EORC) area of responsibility.
• Conducts Title IX and EORC training and other training as needed. - Presents, evaluates, and modifies training content to reflect any relevant changes and to ensure effectiveness.
• Conducts investigations, summarizes evidence and drafts reports.
• Maintains current knowledge of applicable state and federal laws as well as University policies.
• Assists in updating EORC policies, with a focus on Title IX and Interpersonal Violence and Sexual Misconduct policies.
• Ensures notification is made to relevant parties and assists in determining if a reccommendation of interim measures is necessary.
• Drafts summary documents and shares with appropriate parties such as the Provost, General Counsel and Student Affairs.
• Ensures office confidentiality is maintained.

Job Responsibilities:

• Conducts legal research and drafting legal memos or white papers on a range of topics.
• Reviews, summarizes, and reports on legal developments.
• Develops and presents legal information to appropriate audiences.
• Participates in regular meetings and discussions involving a wide range of legal and administrative issues.

Substitution Statement: An equivalent combination of related experience and education may be considered for this role. Substitutions of the required experience or education will be assessed on a 1:1 substitution basis.

Priority consideration will be given to candidates who include a cover letter articulating their particular interest in this role.

Education Qualifications:

JD (Required)

Experience:

Relevant experience | No Experience Required | Not Required

Compensation:

$56,763.20 - $85,134.40