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Duke University Job Description: |
Job Title: DEPUTY COUNSEL |
Job Code: 3790 |
FLSA: E |
Job Level: 98 |
Revised Date: 05/01/2017 |
Job Family: JF 28 |
The Deputy Counsel will provide advice and counsel to the Vice President and General Counsel, and will be responsible for the management and supervision of all activities of the University and/or DUHS in the Vice President and General Counsel's absence.
Provide advice and counsel to the Vice President and General Counsel.
Responsible for the management and supervision of all activities of the University and/or DUHS in the Vice President and General Counsel's absence.
Handle general legal matters within his/her areas of expertise or as assigned, advise University and/or DUHS officials on legal aspects of policy, and assist in formulation of policy.
Represent the institution in legal proceedings, coordinate litigation and oversee outside counsel.
Interact with members of the university community, legal profession, officials of state and federal government and others as assigned by the Vice President and General Counsel.
Perform other related duties incidental to the work described herein.
The above statements describe the general nature and level of work being performed by individuals assigned to this classification. This is not intended to be an exhaustive list of all responsibilities and duties required of personnel so classified.
| Education/Training: | LLB or JD degree, licensed to practice law |
| Experience: | Minimum of 8 years experience as an attorney |
| Skills: | N/A |
The intent of this job description is to provide a representative and level of the types of duties and responsibilities that will be required of positions given this title and shall not be construed as a declaration of the total of the specific duties and responsibilities of any particular position. Employees may be directed to perform job-related tasks other than those specifically presented in this description.
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