Senior Counsel – Educational Affairs & Governance (20180437)

The Office of General Counsel (OGC) delivers ethical, timely, efficient and high quality legal services to the University of California’s ten campuses, five medical centers, and the Lawrence Berkeley National Laboratory, as well as to the Board of Regents, the President, the Chancellors and other officers of the University.

Reporting to the Managing Counsel – Education Affairs & Governance, this position independently handles a full range of legal matters and projects in the Education Affairs and Governance practice areas, to include the most complex and that of substantial importance and impact. The Senior Counsel interprets complex facts and the law in areas of high ambiguity. The Senior Counsel also provides functional advice, training and/or guidance to clients and to less-experienced attorneys, and may act as a liaison with outside counsel, and/or represent the University in governmental enforcement and administrative matters.

Responsibilities require knowledge of laws, regulations and policies applicable to a broad range of governance and education affairs issues including, but not limited to, free speech, academic freedom, admissions, financial aid, student conduct, FERPA, Title IX, Clery Act, public records, privacy, conflict of interest, and Regents bylaws and policies. Drafts, reviews and revises a variety of instruments involving the University’s interest such as policies and contracts.  Requires J.D. from an accredited law school and a member, in good standing, of the California Bar Association.

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Fisher Phillips LLP has an opening in our Sacramento office for a junior employment litigation associate. The job description can be found below. Applicants should submit their resume, transcript and cover letter to ftennant@fisherphillips.com or submit an application at the following link: Fisher Phillips Career Opportunities.

Description:

The Sacramento office of Fisher Phillips seeks a junior associate with 0-2 years of litigation experience. The ideal candidate will be comfortable drafting and responding to discovery and initial pleadings, drafting motions, and drafting agency position statements. Candidate must have excellent academic credentials, strong writing and analytical skills, and demonstrated ability to manage multiple projects in a fast-paced environment. Must be admitted in California.

We are not accepting resumes from search firms for this position.

Now the 40th largest law firm in the United States according to Law360, Gordon Rees Scully Mansukhani (“GRSM”) continues to be one of the fastest-growing firms in the country. The Sacramento office is seeking a litigation associate (as well as lateral partner candidates with a portable book of business).

Candidates should have 3–7 years of employment and/or commercial litigation experience. Candidates must be able to work independently on pleadings, discovery, case management, research and trial preparation. Trial and/or arbitration experience is a plus. Attention to detail and excellent writing skills is required.

Gordon Rees Scully Mansukhani is actively growing its newly-relocated Sacramento office and you can be part of an exciting time in the office and at the firm. We offer a friendly, business casual environment with the salary and benefit packages of a large national law firm. Please submit cover letter and resume by email to Mark Posard at mposard@grsm.com

No Recruiter or phone calls please.

Gordon Rees Scully Mansukhani is an equal opportunity employer.