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Title: Assistant Counsel

Position Type: Fulltime Staff

Search Type: External - minimum 7 days

Department: 16R000 - University Counsel & Compliance

Division: 8R0000 - University Counsel & Compliance

Position Location: Richmond Campus

Driver Classification: Driver

FLSA: Exempt

Schedule Type:  Full Time (37.5 hrs per week or more)

Hours Per Week: 37.5

Posted Salary Grade: Exempt - 48

Retirement:   KTRS 

Contact Person: Whitney Crowe

Job Summary/Basic Functions

The Assistant Counsel, which reports to the University’s Deputy Counsel, handles the production of records under the Kentucky Open Records Act as well as in response to subpoenas and other legal orders. The Assistant Counsel also provides representation of and legal counsel to the University in practice areas such as, for example, contract, employment, and higher education law.

Minimum Qualifications

Education: Must be a current member in good standing of the Bar in any state at the time of application. Membership with the Kentucky bar Association must be acquired prior to undertaking the work of this position and, thereafter, must be maintained throughout employment in the position.

Experience: Minimum of 1 years of related legal experience, preferably in the legal areas of contracts, employment and/or higher education law.

Licensure & Certifications:

Preferred Qualifications:

Job Duties:

• 35% - Receives, compiles records for, and timely responds to all Kentucky Open Records Act requests as well as subpoenas and other legal orders served on the University. - (Essential)
• 60% - Provides legal counsel to University Administration. - (Essential)
• 5% - Supports the office functions by completing all other duties and special prjects as assigned. - (Essential)

Sponsorship: This position is not eligible for visa sponsorship.

Funding Source: Institutional

Open Until Filled: Yes

AA/EEO Statement

Eastern Kentucky University is an Equal Opportunity employer and educational institution and does not discriminate on the basis of age (40 and over), race, color, religion, sex, sexual orientation, gender identity, gender expression, pregnancy, ethnicity, disability, national origin, veteran status, or genetic information in the admission to, or participation in, any educational program or activity (e.g., athletics, academics and housing) which it conducts or any employment policy or practice.

Background Check Statement

Offers of employment are contingent upon satisfactory background check.