What are the responsibilities and job description for the Law Fellow position at Tulane University?
Job Description
The Law Fellow is assigned a diverse range of research and projects handled by the Office of the General Counsel, including issues related to labor and employment, litigation, contracts, research, intellectual property, tax and non-profit law, higher education law, privacy, compliance, business transactions, construction, real estate, international programs, and general business transactions. The Fellow will review and draft agreements, assist with policy development, draft position statements and cease and desist letters and monitor trends and news in higher education. This is a one-year fellowship, which may be renewed for one additional year.
Responsibilities
REQUIRED EDUCATION AND EXPERIENCE:
Tulane University is an equal opportunity educator and employer committed to providing an education and employment environment free of unlawful discrimination, harassment, and retaliation. Legally protected demographic classifications (such as a person’s race, color, religion, age, sex, national origin, shared ancestry, disability, genetics, veteran status, or any other characteristic protected by federal, state, or local laws) are not relied upon as an eligibility, selection or participation criteria for Tulane’s employment or educational programs or activities.
Tulane University is responsible for providing reasonable accommodations to individuals with disabilities throughout the applicant screening process. If you need assistance in completing an application or during any phase of the interview process, please contact the Office of Human Resources by phone at 504-865-4748 or by email at hr@tulane.edu .
The Law Fellow is assigned a diverse range of research and projects handled by the Office of the General Counsel, including issues related to labor and employment, litigation, contracts, research, intellectual property, tax and non-profit law, higher education law, privacy, compliance, business transactions, construction, real estate, international programs, and general business transactions. The Fellow will review and draft agreements, assist with policy development, draft position statements and cease and desist letters and monitor trends and news in higher education. This is a one-year fellowship, which may be renewed for one additional year.
Responsibilities
- Strong legal research, analysis, and writing skills
- Excellent verbal and written communication skills
- Excellent organizational skills
- Excellent interpersonal skills
- Ability to multitask and prioritize work assignments
- Ability to maintain confidentiality in all work performed
REQUIRED EDUCATION AND EXPERIENCE:
- A Juris Doctorate degree from an ABA accredited law school within the last year.
- Tulane Juris Doctorate Preferred
- Current license to practice law in Louisiana or eligibility for admission within one year.
- Class ranking - Top 30%
Tulane University is an equal opportunity educator and employer committed to providing an education and employment environment free of unlawful discrimination, harassment, and retaliation. Legally protected demographic classifications (such as a person’s race, color, religion, age, sex, national origin, shared ancestry, disability, genetics, veteran status, or any other characteristic protected by federal, state, or local laws) are not relied upon as an eligibility, selection or participation criteria for Tulane’s employment or educational programs or activities.
Tulane University is responsible for providing reasonable accommodations to individuals with disabilities throughout the applicant screening process. If you need assistance in completing an application or during any phase of the interview process, please contact the Office of Human Resources by phone at 504-865-4748 or by email at hr@tulane.edu .