Attorney II (Inst) or Attorney III (Inst)
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About The Position
The University of Wisconsin-Milwaukee (UWM) is Wisconsin's second-largest university, with a unique dual mission of access and research to provide high-quality education for students from all backgrounds. UWM is one of 146 top research universities recognized as 'R1' by the Carnegie Classification of Institutions of Higher Education. UWM celebrates, values and promotes the diverse voices and experiences of its students and employees and our community partners. We believe diversity enriches and strengthens our institution. UWM is committed to providing equitable access to opportunities for students and employees from every background. We aspire to create a campus climate that is welcoming to all. The UW-Milwaukee Office of Legal Affairs (OLA) is comprised of 4 in-house attorneys who provide legal advice and representation on the wide range of complex and specialized legal issues affecting the second largest campus of the Universities of Wisconsin. The Senior University Legal Counsel (Attorney III) or University Legal Counsel (Attorney II) position is a professional, academic staff position in OLA. The duties of the position include providing advice on a wide variety of legal matters such as personnel issues, student affairs, public records and open meetings, higher education compliance, risk management, and immigration, among others. OLA also reviews and drafts policies; reviews, drafts, and negotiates contracts; represents UWM in administrative proceedings and hearings; and acts as a liaison with the Wisconsin Department of Justice in litigation filed in court. The attorneys also participate in training and preventive law presentations on a broad array of legal subjects for UW-Milwaukee administrators, faculty, and staff.
