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LEGAL FELLOW, SENIOR

Job Title: LEGAL FELLOW, SENIOR
Job Code: 2040
FLSA: E
Job Level: 98
Revised Date: 04/01/2020
Job Family: JF 28

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Occupational Summary

The Senior Legal Fellow is a full time, two-year position for a licensed attorney with 2-5 years of experience. The position is ideal for an individual interested in pursuing a career in higher education law; a demonstrated interest in the laws and legal issues pertinent to colleges and universities is required, and prior experience in such laws and issues is preferred. Reporting to Duke University's Deputy General Counsel, the Senior Legal Fellow will be exposed to many aspects of the Office of Counsel's work, including, but not limited, to: employment, student affairs, athletics, research, transactions, litigation, and international collaborations.

Work Performed

Respond to federal administrative charges, including, but not limited, to complaints before the Office for Civil Rights and the Equal Employment Opportunity Commission.

Conduct internal investigations, under the direction and supervision of the Deputy General Counsel.

Draft contracts, agreements and other legal documents.

Counsel clients regarding federal and state regulations and assist in development of policies for compliance with state and federal law as well as University policies and regulations.

Conduct legal research on federal and state laws and prepare legal memoranda.

Provide advice and support in management of litigation.

Conduct training on federal and state laws and University policies.

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.

Required Qualifications at this Level

Education/Training

JD or LLB degree and a license to practice law.

Experience

Minimum of two, and no more than five, years of experience as a licensed attorney in a major law firm, in house legal department, and/or government (including clerkships).

Strong legal research and writing skills.

Skills


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.


Duke University is an Affirmative Action/Equal Opportunity Employer committed to providing employment opportunity without regard to an individual's age, color, disability, gender, gender expression, gender identity, genetic information, national origin, race, religion, sex, sexual orientation, or veteran status.

Duke aspires to create a community built on collaboration, innovation, creativity, and belonging. Our collective success depends on the robust exchange of ideas-an exchange that is best when the rich diversity of our perspectives, backgrounds, and experiences flourishes. To achieve this exchange, it is essential that all members of the community feel secure and welcome, that the contributions of all individuals are respected, and that all voices are heard. All members of our community have a responsibility to uphold these values.


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