What are the responsibilities and job description for the Staff Attorney position at Meridian University?
About the Position
Meridian University is seeking a Staff Attorney with significant litigation experience licensed in the State of California to join our team.
Classification: Part Time or Full Time
Location: 100% Remote
Required Qualifications:
- Juris Doctor (JD) degree from an accredited law school
- Admitted to practice and in good standing with the State Bar of California
- Excellent written and verbal communication skills
- Ability to work both independently and collaboratively
- Experience with discovery in the context of litigation (trial experience not needed)
Job Responsibilities:
- Review, draft, and negotiate legal documents
- Coordinate with outside counsel as needed
- Contribute to the the management of cases and other matters
- Ensure compliance with federal, state, and local laws and regulations
- Communicate with external parties on behalf of Meridian's Legal Affairs Team
- Conduct legal research
About Meridian University
Founded over 30 years ago in the San Francisco Bay Area, Meridian University enrolls students globally in its unique hybrid and 100% online graduate degree, certificate, and public programs. The University offers master's and doctoral programs in Psychology, Education and Business with diverse concentrations available within each of these programs. Meridian’s integrated, innovative curriculum is designed to be experiential and transformative.
Meridian graduates are engaged in varied professional contexts that include coaching, psychotherapy, organizational development, facilitation, social healing, social entrepreneurship, and transformative leadership.
Meridian’s graduate programs are available in two formats, hybrid and 100% online. This model supports students who are working professionals and balancing other life commitments to move forward towards their personal and professional future.
Meridian is accredited by the WASC Senior College and University Commission and approved by the US Department of Education for participation in the Federal Student Aid program. WASC is the Department of Education-recognized regional accreditor for such schools as the University of California at Berkeley, UCLA, and Stanford University. Meridian’s licensable degrees have been recognized by the California Board of Behavioral Sciences and Board of Psychology for over 25 years.
How to Apply
Use the Meridian Careers site at http://careers.meridianuniversity.edu to apply. A cover letter and resume are required. The cover letter should extrapolate how your skills and interests would support the stated job responsibilities.
Please do not call, email, or drop-in regarding your application. We cannot respond to all applications due to the volume received.
Meridian is committed to diversity across all criteria-of-difference in its staff, faculty, and students. Meridian does not consider race, ethnicity, religion, sex, sexual orientation, gender identity, national origin, age, disability, or veteran status in hiring or admissions decisions.
Salary : $30 - $100