Office of General Counsel Meloy Law Fellow
About The Position
The OGC Meloy Law Fellow will assist attorneys in the Office of General Counsel with conducting factual and legal research, drafting litigation papers, assisting in the negotiation and drafting of agreements, advising with respect to University policies and other assignments. Assist attorneys in all practice areas of the Office of General Counsel, including Intellectual Property, Litigation, Labor & Employment, Global, Corporate, Student Affairs, Real Estate, Trusts & Estates, and Non-profit & Tax. Conduct research and provide legal advice and guidance in a variety of areas to the University including schools, departments, and University administrators; assist attorneys handling litigation, including preparing pleadings and motions and participating in all aspects of discovery; assist in negotiating and drafting agreements; and provide advice, counsel and research regarding international legal issues. This is a non-renewable appointment for one academic year - September 1, 2026 - August 31, 2027.
Requirements
- Juris Doctorate (J.D.) from ABA-accredited law school.
- 1+ years Excellent academic record and commitment to practicing in the field of nonprofit law and/or higher education; position designed for recent law school graduate or junior attorney interested in one-year assignment with non-profit organization.
- Excellent oral and written communication skills
- Excellent research skills
- Ability to work with diverse personnel
- Excellent interpersonal skills.
Responsibilities
- Conducting factual and legal research
- Drafting litigation papers
- Assisting in the negotiation and drafting of agreements
- Advising with respect to University policies
- Assist attorneys in all practice areas of the Office of General Counsel, including Intellectual Property, Litigation, Labor & Employment, Global, Corporate, Student Affairs, Real Estate, Trusts & Estates, and Non-profit & Tax.
- Conduct research and provide legal advice and guidance in a variety of areas to the University including schools, departments, and University administrators
- Assist attorneys handling litigation, including preparing pleadings and motions and participating in all aspects of discovery
- Provide advice, counsel and research regarding international legal issues
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What This Job Offers
Job Type
Full-time
Career Level
Entry Level
Industry
Educational Services
Education Level
Ph.D. or professional degree
Number of Employees
1,001-5,000 employees
