Western Governors University, Texas is inviting applications for a Legal Writer job from legal professionals with 5 years of work experience.

About Western Governors University

Western Governors University (WGU) is a non-profit private, online university based in Millcreek, Utah. The university uses an online competency-based learning model as opposed to the traditional, cohort-based class model present at most universities. The university was founded by 19 U.S. governors in 1997 after the idea was formulated at a 1995 meeting of the Western Governors Association to expand education offerings to the internet

About Job Opportunity

Western Governors University, Texas is inviting applications for a Legal Writer job from legal professionals with 5 years of work experience.

Role and Responsibilities

  • Provide written analysis of legal matters with an emphasis on constitutional and administrative issues pertinent to education
  • Identify and monitor federal and state adjudications
  • Assist in developing and delivering effective presentations and training
  • Proactively communicate the status of work projects and complete work in a timely manner
  • Perform other duties as required

Eligibility for Legal Writer job

  • Juris Doctorate degree from an ABA-accredited law school
  • 5+ years experience in active legal practice or a combination of additional education and relevant work experience
  • Significant constitutional and/or administrative law knowledge gained through employment experience or scholarship.

Preferred Qualifications

  • Litigation experience
  • Moot Court, Law Review, judicial clerk, government attorney, and/or legal constitutional scholar
  • Knowledge of all phases of legislative, executive, and judiciary processes
  • Understanding of higher education legal issues, federal higher education policy, and industry trends

Important Documents

2 writing samples will be required (Please include these writing samples when you apply. The writing samples can be uploaded at the same time you upload your curriculum vitae/resume)

How to Apply?

Please find the link at the end of this post.

Location

San Antonio, Texas

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