Associate Counsel - San Francisco, United States - University of California San Francisco

University of California San Francisco
University of California San Francisco
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San Francisco, United States

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Under the supervision of UCSF and other UC Legal attorneys, the Associate Counsel will conduct legal research, draft documents, attend client meetings, hearings, and negotiations, as appropriate and possible, and participate in other activities intended to expose the Associate Counsel to the practice of law and substance of the Office of Legal.


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Department Description

  • The University of California, San Francisco (UCSF)
  • UCSF is one of the top universities in the nation dedicated to promoting health worldwide through advanced biomedical research, graduatelevel education in the life sciences and health professions, and excellence in patient care. It is the only campus in the 10campus UC system dedicated exclusively to the health sciences.
  • UCSF Health
  • As part of UCSF, UCSF Health brings together the world's leading experts in nearly every area of health, driving advancements in treatment and technology to benefit patients everywhere. UCSF Health is internationally renowned for providing highly specialized and innovative care. It includes UCSF Helen Diller Medical Center at Parnassus Heights, UCSF Medical Center at Mount Zion, and UCSF Medical Center at Mission Bay; UCSF Benioff Children's Hospitals and clinics; Langley Porter Psychiatric Hospital and Clinics; UCSF Benioff Children's Physicians; and the UCSF Faculty Practice, and leads a large Clinically Integrated Network
  • UC Legal-San Francisco
  • The UC Legal-San Francisco team assists the University of California, San Francisco (UCSF) and UCSF Health community to accomplish its strategic goals across the entire UCSF enterprise in a manner consistent with both law and University policy. As an integral part of the campus community, the UC Legal-San Francisco office supports and facilitates the campus' educational, patient care, research, and community service activities by providing legal services in a proactive and responsive manner.

Required Qualifications

  • Advanced degree in a related area within the last 3 years; and/or related experience/training
  • Must possess a J.D. from an accredited law school
  • Must be a member in good standing of the California Bar (Outofstate hire would be afforded time to pass the Bar within a reasonable period)
  • Ability to gain skills in collaboration and creative thinking to effectively partner with other attorneys and a diverse spectrum of clients
  • Demonstrated interpersonal communication skills, including strong ability to actively listen to understand and differentiate critical aspects of issue, prior to offering counsel
  • Demonstrated written communication skills and ability to create and deliver effective materials and / or presentations appropriate to a particular audience
  • Ability to acquire skills to draft accurate and complete legal documents, such as pleadings, legal responses, affidavits, position statements and briefs
  • Ability to maintain confidentiality and exercise discretion and tact when handling sensitive or potentially sensitive issues
  • Demonstrated commitment to the highest ethical standards

Preferred Qualifications

  • Previous experience in a legal support or intern role
  • Basic understanding of legal issues in a University counsel setting
  • Basic understanding of legal issues in a university counsel or inhouse hospital or health system setting

License/Certification

  • Must be a member in good standing of the California Bar (Outofstate hire would be afforded time to pass the Bar within a reasonable period)

About UCSF

  • The University of California, San Francisco (UCSF)
is a leading university dedicated to promoting health worldwide through advanced biomedical research, graduate-level education in the life sciences and health professions, and excellence in patient care. It is the only campus in the 10-campus UC system dedicated exclusively to the health sciences. We bring together the world's leading experts in nearly every area of health. We are home to five Nobel laureates who have advanced the understanding of cancer, neurodegenerative diseases, aging and stem cells.


Pride Values

  • In addition to our PRIDE values, UCSF is committed to equity both in how we deliver care as well as our workforce. We are committed to building a broadly diverse community, nurturing a culture that is welcoming and supportive, and engaging diverse ideas for the provision of culturally competent education, discovery, and patient care. Additional information about UCSF is available at
  • Join us to find a rewarding career contributing to improving healthcare worldwide.

Equal Employment Opportunity

  • The University of California San Francisco is an Equal Opportunity/Affirmative Action Employer. All qualified applicants will receive consideration for employment without regard to race, color, religion, sex, sexual orientati
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