Legal Services Director oversees the activities of the organization's legal department. Provides legal advice, interpretation, and guidance to senior management and officers regarding contracts, state/federal regulatory requirements, intellectual property or trademark protection, and other business matters. Being a Legal Services Director reviews all information and prepares defense for any legal actions against the organization or advises on prosecuting lawsuits on behalf of the organization. Coordinates and reviews the work of internal or external legal staff. Additionally, Legal Services Director manages staff of attorneys. Requires a Juris Doctor degree from an accredited law school. Requires admittance to a state bar. Typically reports to top management. The Legal Services Director typically manages through subordinate managers and professionals in larger groups of moderate complexity. Provides input to strategic decisions that affect the functional area of responsibility. May give input into developing the budget. To be a Legal Services Director typically requires 3+ years of managerial experience. Capable of resolving escalated issues arising from operations and requiring coordination with other departments. (Copyright 2024 Salary.com)
A cover letter is required for consideration for this position and should be attached as the first page of your resume. The cover letter should address your specific interest in the position and outline skills and experience that directly relate to this position.
University of Michigan
Ann Arbor Campus
The Director of Student Legal Services (SLS) is a licensed attorney hired to develop the multi-year strategic plan of the department and manage a team of 4 full-time attorneys, one paralegal, and a legal secretary/office manager. You will collaborate with departments across the university, and provide insight into the changes needed to advance the mission of the office. You will report to the Associate Vice President/Dean of Students and you will partner with colleagues internally to Student Life and externally to further the department's strategic vision. You will develop and maintain critically important relationships with the students of the university to maintain awareness of their needs and concerns, and you will represent the University of Michigan as a part of the national community of university SLS groups.
Benefits at the University of Michigan
In addition to a career filled with purpose and opportunity, The University of Michigan offers a comprehensive benefits package to help you stay well, protect yourself and your family and plan for a secure future.
Benefits include:
Unit Leadership and Management (25%):
Oversight of Legal Practice (60%):
Community Involvement and Continuing Education (15%):
Selected candidates whose start date is after 4/1/2024 or before 8/31/2024 will not be eligible for the university FY 24-25 salary/merit plan unless otherwise notified.
This role may have reporting obligations under Title IX and Clery.
Authorization to work in the U.S. is a precondition of employment and applicants for this position will not be sponsored for work visas.
Salary may vary depending on qualifications, experience, and education of the selected candidate.
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Job openings are posted for a minimum of seven calendar days. The review and selection process may begin as early as the eighth day after posting. This opening may be removed from posting boards and filled anytime after the minimum posting period has ended.
Please find the complete job description linked here.
The University of Michigan is an equal opportunity/affirmative action employer.
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Director, Student Legal Services
Attorney Manager
Ann Arbor Campus
Ann Arbor, MI
Full-Time
Regular
Exempt
Dsa Central Administ
Student Legal Services
4/19/2024 - 5/10/2024
$129,300.00 - $161,650.00
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