University Counsel Fellow - Stanford University

Employer
The San Mateo County Bar Association
Location
Palo Alto
Salary
Competitive
Posted
Sep 25, 2024
Closes
Oct 10, 2024
Practice
Litigation
Position
Counsel
Contract Type
Permanent
University Counsel Fellow – Stanford University

JOB PURPOSE:
The University Counsel Fellow is a full–time, two–year fixed term (non–renewable) professional internship position designated as University Counsel, which will provide an attorney with an opportunity to assist the Office of General Counsel (OGC) in providing legal counsel to Stanford University, Stanford Health Care, Lucile Packard Children's Hospital, University HealthCare Alliance, Packard Children's Health Alliance and affiliates. The position reports to the General Counsel of Stanford University and offers exposure to the practice of law in a university environment.

CORE DUTIES :

  • Under the direction of the General Counsel and/or Senior University Counsel, responsible for legal review, advice, analysis, interpretation and support in some or all of the following areas: acquisitions, business, compliance with applicable federal and state laws and regulations, contracts, risk management, healthcare, overseas operations, intellectual property and litigation support.
  • May conduct research of state and federal legislation and administrative and court decisions; investigate legal problems. May make recommendations on matters referred by Senior University Counsel.
  • May confer with university employees on matters involving legal interpretation and decisions related to University activities, policy questions and operating problems.
  • May include coordination with outside legal counsel.

MINIMUM REQUIREMENTS:
Education & Experience:

  • Law degree from an accredited law school.
    Preferred: Litigation experience 1–5 years, excellence in academic credentials, judgment, writing, analytical and communication skills; proficiency and comfort with computer technology, committed to teamwork, responsive, excellent communication and interpersonal skills, including writing ability, and admitted (or admission pending) to a Bar within the United States, preferably the California Bar.

Knowledge, Skills and Abilities:

  • Excellence in academic credentials.
  • Excellent oral and written communication skills.
  • Excellent interpersonal skills.
  • Committed to teamwork.
  • Sound judgment and problem–solving skills.
  • Demonstrated ability to analyze information and evaluate results to choose the best solution and solve problems.
  • Knowledge of legal research techniques (use of case law, statutory law, secondary sources and legal indices/digests).
  • Proficiency with computer technology.
  • Ability to manage competing deadlines.

Certifications and Licenses:

  • Admitted to the California State Bar preferred.