UNR Seeking General Counsel
Job Description
The University of Nevada, Reno, seeks applicants for an Assistant General Counsel that reports administratively to the General Counsel.
The Assistant General Counsel litigates on behalf of UNR in consultation with the General Counsel and assists the General Counsel in planning, organizing, and guiding UNR’s legal activities. The Assistant General Counsel assists in providing advice and counsel to senior academic and administrative officers of the University concerning UNR’s legal rights and obligations. Scope of the role includes litigation, administrative and regulatory matters, whether in the courts of the State of Nevada or the United States and in all federal and state administrative agencies, client counseling and contracts.
The Assistant General Counsel conducts legal research and advises University officers on matters pertaining to compliance with state and federal laws affecting the University with particular emphasis on litigation, contracts, business and tort law, employment law and dispute resolution, intellectual property, the First Amendment and student rights. The position is also responsible for other such legal or administrative duties as may be assigned by the General Counsel. Concurrent private practice is precluded.
The successful candidate will have excellent written and verbal skills; personal and professional integrity; knowledge of civil procedure, state and federal laws, relevant law and legal practice, and court procedures; excellent relationship-building skills working with diverse offices and be a team player.
Required Qualifications
Law Degree and five years of related professional experience in civil practice including litigation and contracts
Licensure
Licensure to practice law in the State of Nevada
Schedule and Travel
Variable work schedule
Occasional travel
To apply, please click on link: https://nshe.wd1.myworkdayjobs.com/UNR-external/job/University-of-Nevada-Reno---Main-Campus/Assistant-General-Counsel_R0126932
The University of Nevada, Reno, seeks applicants for an Assistant General Counsel that reports administratively to the General Counsel.
The Assistant General Counsel litigates on behalf of UNR in consultation with the General Counsel and assists the General Counsel in planning, organizing, and guiding UNR’s legal activities. The Assistant General Counsel assists in providing advice and counsel to senior academic and administrative officers of the University concerning UNR’s legal rights and obligations. Scope of the role includes litigation, administrative and regulatory matters, whether in the courts of the State of Nevada or the United States and in all federal and state administrative agencies, client counseling and contracts.
The Assistant General Counsel conducts legal research and advises University officers on matters pertaining to compliance with state and federal laws affecting the University with particular emphasis on litigation, contracts, business and tort law, employment law and dispute resolution, intellectual property, the First Amendment and student rights. The position is also responsible for other such legal or administrative duties as may be assigned by the General Counsel. Concurrent private practice is precluded.
The successful candidate will have excellent written and verbal skills; personal and professional integrity; knowledge of civil procedure, state and federal laws, relevant law and legal practice, and court procedures; excellent relationship-building skills working with diverse offices and be a team player.
Required Qualifications
Law Degree and five years of related professional experience in civil practice including litigation and contracts
Licensure
Licensure to practice law in the State of Nevada
Schedule and Travel
Variable work schedule
Occasional travel
To apply, please click on link: https://nshe.wd1.myworkdayjobs.com/UNR-external/job/University-of-Nevada-Reno---Main-Campus/Assistant-General-Counsel_R0126932
Nevada Legal Services Seeking Project Manager
Description
The Neighborhood Legal Access Program is seeking a Project Manager. The Neighborhood Legal Access Program (“NLAP”) is a joint venture between the five legal aid organizations in Nevada and the Nevada Access to Justice Commission. Nevada Legal Services is serving as the fiscal umbrella and will be paying the Project Manager. This position will be an independent contractor and will be responsible for paying their own taxes.
The NLAP will bring access to legal assistance to local public libraries. The Project Manager will be responsible for ensuring that all the goals and objectives of the project are completed within the grant period; including but not limited to: researching currently available Nevada legal resources that are online, working with the Committee that created the project to create new legal resources that may be needed, researching the types of kiosk equipment available on the market, ordering the kiosks to be placed in public libraries, meeting with the seven local libraries chosen for the first phase of the project. Travel to rural communities in Nevada will be required.
Requirements
This position does not require an attorney, but some experience with legal aid organizations, court systems, or law offices is preferred. Excellent capabilities with internet research, A2J or Hotdocs, Word and Excel are required. Must possess excellent writing and public speaking skills.
This is a two-year project. Contact Donna Pacella if you would like a copy of the project narrative and project goals and objectives. dpacella@nlslaw.net
For more information, please visit this site.
The Neighborhood Legal Access Program is seeking a Project Manager. The Neighborhood Legal Access Program (“NLAP”) is a joint venture between the five legal aid organizations in Nevada and the Nevada Access to Justice Commission. Nevada Legal Services is serving as the fiscal umbrella and will be paying the Project Manager. This position will be an independent contractor and will be responsible for paying their own taxes.
The NLAP will bring access to legal assistance to local public libraries. The Project Manager will be responsible for ensuring that all the goals and objectives of the project are completed within the grant period; including but not limited to: researching currently available Nevada legal resources that are online, working with the Committee that created the project to create new legal resources that may be needed, researching the types of kiosk equipment available on the market, ordering the kiosks to be placed in public libraries, meeting with the seven local libraries chosen for the first phase of the project. Travel to rural communities in Nevada will be required.
Requirements
This position does not require an attorney, but some experience with legal aid organizations, court systems, or law offices is preferred. Excellent capabilities with internet research, A2J or Hotdocs, Word and Excel are required. Must possess excellent writing and public speaking skills.
This is a two-year project. Contact Donna Pacella if you would like a copy of the project narrative and project goals and objectives. dpacella@nlslaw.net
For more information, please visit this site.