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Assistant/Associate General Counsel

Texas Tech University • Lubbock, TX • 12h ago

40953BR

Extended Job Title:

Position Description:

Performs legal work involving research and case briefing in assigned areas in the Office of General Counsel.

Requisition ID:

40953BR

Travel Required:

Up to 25%

Major/Essential Functions:

The primary duties for this position will be as follows.

Handle Texas Public Information Act (TPIA) requests which involves managing and coordinating responses to public information requests, ensuring compliance with the TPIA and other relevant laws, and overseeing the process of gathering, reviewing, and disclosing public records. Assess requests to determine which requires an Attorney General opinion.

This position will also perform the following duties.

Work with the Office of the Attorney General of Texas in defending lawsuits filed against the TTU System or its component institutions including, but not limited to, responding to discovery requests, preparing for and attending depositions and hearings, and filing motions.

Respond to complaints of discrimination by former or current students or employees that are filed with external agencies (e.g., EEOC, TWC-CRD, OCR, DOL) including, but not limited to, attending mediations, filing position statements, and participating in interviews.

Draft, review, and advise regarding contracts of the Texas Tech University System and components.

Provide legal advice on a variety of issues including, but not limited to, matters concerning the rights, obligations, and privileges of institutions of higher education, and federal and state regulatory matters.

Advise officials, faculty or staff of Texas Tech University System and components.

Review and interpret laws, regulations, proposed legislative bills, and internal policies affecting operations and administration.

Handle medical malpractice and professional liability matters.

Review/revise campus-wide policies and procedures.

Work with the Vice Chancellor and General Counsel on issues impacting the board of regents.

Attend and advise various TTU System component committees.

Engage in actions and communications that are consistent with the Texas Tech University System and component institution Values Culture.

Grant Funded?:

Minimum Hire Rate:

Asst: $100-$105K; Assoc: $120-$125K

Pay Basis:

Monthly

Schedule Details:

8:00 am to 5:00 pm

Work Location:

Lubbock

Preferred Qualifications:

Assistant General Counsel:

Three years experience as a practicing attorney handling legal maters that are relevant to representing a public institution of higher education. Licensed to practice law in the State of Texas.

Associate General Counsel:

Seven years experience as a practicing attorney handling legal matters that are relevant to representing a public institution of higher education. Licensed to practice law in the State of Texas.

Department:

General Counsel

Required Attachments:

Cover Letter, Resume / CV, Writing Sample

Job Type:

Full Time

Job Group:

Legal Professionals

Shift:

Day

Required Qualifications:

Assistant General Counsel:

JD degree; Licensed to practice law in the State of Texas.

Associate General Counsel:

JD degree; five years experience as an attorney. Licensed to practice law in the State of Texas.

Does this position work in a research laboratory?:

Navy Enlisted Classification Code:

2591, 2535

Army Military Occupational Specialty Code:

270A

Air Force Specialty Code:

92J0

About the Department and/or College:

Our office serves as legal counsel for the Texas Tech University System, a $2.2 billion annual enterprise with over 20,000 employees and 53,000 students across its five component institutions: Texas Tech University, Texas Tech University Health Sciences Center, Texas Tech University Health Sciences Center El Paso, Angelo State University, and Midwestern State University. We advise the Board of Regents, System administration, and university administration, faculty, and staff, acting in their official capacities on all legal matters. Our office works directly with the Office of the Attorney General of Texas on litigation and manages outside counsel on certain specialized legal matters.

Safety Information:

Adherence to robust safety practices and compliance with all applicable health and safety regulations are responsibilities of all TTU employees.

Pay Statement:

Compensation is commensurate upon the qualifications of the individual selected and budgetary guidelines of the hiring department, as well as the institutional pay plan. For additional information, please reference the institutional pay plan by visiting www.depts.ttu.edu/hr/payplan.

EEO Statement:

All qualified applicants will receive consideration for employment without regard to race, color, religion, sex, national origin, age, disability, genetic information or status as a protected veteran.

About the University:

Established in 1996, the Texas Tech University System is one of the top public university systems in the nation, consisting of five universities - Texas Tech University, Texas Tech University Health Sciences Center, Angelo State University, Texas Tech University Health Sciences Center El Paso and Midwestern State University.

Headquartered in Lubbock, Texas, the TTU System is a more than $3 billion enterprise focused on advancing higher education, health care, research and outreach with approximately 21,000 employees and 63,000 students, more than 400,000 alumni, a statewide economic impact of $16.4 billion and an endowment valued at $1.7 billion. In its short history, the TTU System has grown tremendously and is nationally acclaimed, operating at 24 academic locations in 20 cities (18 in Texas, 2 international).

In addition, the TTU System is one of only nine in the nation to offer programs for undergraduate, medical, law, nursing, pharmacy, dental and veterinary education, among other academic areas.

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