Associate University Counsel, Norfolk State University

Title: Associate University Counsel, Norfolk State University

State Role

Title:

Assistant Attorney General

Hiring Range: Commensurate with Experience

Pay Band: UG

Agency: Attorney General & Dept of Law

Location: Norfolk State University

Agency Website: (Use the "Apply for this Job" box below)..us

Recruitment Type: General Publicp>

It is anticipated that the attorney will handle a broad range of legal matters, serving all divisions of the University. Serving as agency counsel requires advising decision-makers throughout the organization on the legal risks and obligations associated with their duties as employees or board members. This position may also represent NSU in state or federal court, before regulatory bodies, and to third parties in pre-litigation and transactional matters.

Additionally, this individual will provide other legal services to the Commonwealth as directed by the Office of the Attorney General.

• Excellent analytical abilities and written and oral communication skills; respond to legal requests in a timely fashion.
• Excellent interpersonal skills.
• High level organizational skills; manage many projects simultaneously and work under pressure.
• Must be admitted to the Virginia State Bar or be eligible for immediate admission.

• A minimum of five years of experience in the general practice of law or the service of state agencies or institutions is preferred.
• Preference will be given to applicants with specific experience in the representation of higher education institutions.

Kindly utilize the Virginia Jobs website (https://) to submit your application. Applications sent to the Recruitment email address will not be reviewed for the hiring process. We do not entertain phone calls or emails inquiring about application status; instead, please login to the Page Up/RMS system for updates on your application's status.

Name: OAG Recruitment

Phone:

Email: recruitmentte.va.us

In support of the Commonwealth’s commitment to inclusion, we are encouraging individuals with disabilities to apply through the Commonwealth Alternative Hiring Process. To be considered for this opportunity, applicants will need to provide their AHP Letter (formerly COD) provided by the Department for Aging & Rehabilitative Services (DARS), or the Department for the Blind & Vision Impaired (DBVI). Service-Connected Veterans are encouraged to answer Veteran status questions and submit their disability documentation, if applicable, to DARS/DBVI to get their AHP Letter.

Requesting an AHP Letter can be found at AHP Letter or by calling DARS at .

Note:

Applicants who received a Certificate of Disability from DARS or DBVI dated between April 1, 2022
- February 29, 2024, can still use that COD as applicable documentation for the Alternative Hiring Process.