Indiana University · 11 hours ago
Legal Fellow (Legal Counsel)
Greater Indianapolis
Full-time
Onsite
New Grad, Entry Level
$80K/yr - $83K/yrIndiana University is seeking a Legal Fellow for a 3-year, full-time position in Bloomington or Indianapolis. The role involves providing legal support across the university's 8-campus system, assisting with litigation matters, and drafting legal documents and memoranda for university clients.
Higher Education
Responsibilities
Works closely with the other attorneys in the OVPGC to provide legal support across Indiana University's (IU) 8-campus system
Provides support to university clients in a broad range of legal areas, such as athletics, health care, intellectual property, student affairs, faculty affairs, labor and employment, 1st Amendment, research, data privacy, and information technology
Assists with litigation matters, which may include participating in court hearings, depositions, mediations, and/or arbitrations
Identifies and works on specific higher education legal issues of interest to them based on office needs
Drafts position statements to submit to the Equal Employment Opportunity Commission, Office for Civil Rights, and other state and federal agencies
Drafts, reviews, and revises routine contracts, release from liability waivers, and other legal documents; conducts legal research on pertinent topics as they arise
Drafts legal memoranda educating university clients about legal and compliance issues
Assists with the university's responses to subpoenas and open records requests
Drafts position statements submitted to the state and federal agencies responsible for investigating allegations of discrimination
Performs legal research as needed
Assists in other duties, as assigned
Qualification
Required
Juris Doctor (J.D.) degree
Licensed to practice law in the state of Indiana or eligible for admission to practice law in the state of Indiana within 6 months from date of hire
Valid driver's license with the ability to be insured by Indiana University upon date of hire
Strong verbal communication and listening skills
Articulate and responsive to colleagues
Effective conflict management skills
Ability to represent the university with external constituents
Demonstrates ability to maintain confidential information
Demonstrates a high level of accuracy, even under pressure
Demonstrates excellent judgment and decision making skills
Excellent organizational skills
Highly thorough and dependable
Maintains a high degree of professionalism
Seeks to acquire knowledge in area of specialty
Ability to work within tight time frames and meet strict deadlines
Performs work independently with minimal supervision
Preferred
Legal experience
Benefits
Comprehensive medical and dental insurance
Health savings account with generous IU contributions
Healthcare and dependent care flexible spending accounts
Basic group life insurance paid by IU
Voluntary supplemental life, long-term disability, critical illness, and supplemental accidental death & dismemberment insurance
Base retirement plan with generous IU contributions, subject to vesting
Voluntary supplemental retirement plan options
Tuition subsidy for employees and family members taking IU courses
10 paid holidays plus a paid winter break each year
Generous paid time off plans
Paid leave for new parents and IU-sponsored volunteer events
Employee assistance program (EAP)
Company
Indiana University
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Vice President & Chief Communications and Marketing Officer
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