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Staff Attorney
| Company | WGU |
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| Location | Salt Lake City, UT, USA |
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| Salary | $97100 – $145600 |
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| Type | Full-Time |
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| Degrees | JD |
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| Experience Level | Mid Level |
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Requirements
- Juris Doctorate degree from an ABA-accredited law school.
- Licensed and in good standing to practice law in Utah, or admissible at the earliest opportunity, and no later than one year from the position start date.
- Up to 3 years of experience in active legal practice or other related experience or a combination of related learning and experience.
- Sound independent judgment and professional integrity.
- Prompt and effective research, analytical, and writing skills.
- Ability to build relationships within the OGC and the University.
- Ability to accurately prioritize and respond to issues and requests.
- Ability to identify solutions that combine legal considerations with institutional needs.
- Ability to think creatively and offer informed opinions.
- Prompt development of knowledge in a wide range of legal areas.
- Ability to monitor and manage multiple, concurrent matters.
Responsibilities
- Provides legal research, analysis, and project support on a wide variety of client issues including intellectual property, student affairs, privacy, employment, regulatory compliance, and other issues impacting the University and its affiliate entities.
- Assists in drafting and reviewing contracts for a variety of business transactions, ensuring alignment with university standards and business goals.
- Evaluates and drafts potential responses and/or legal memorandum on specific questions of law.
- Provides timely response to all inquiries.
- Performs other job-related duties as assigned.
Preferred Qualifications
- Experience or desire to learn about legal practice in higher education or nonprofit organizations.
- Broad educational and professional interests illustrating intellectual curiosity.
