Legal Research Associate at InsideHigherEd

Department:SOG Library-375109Career Area :Research ProfessionalsPosting Open Date:12/09/2025Application Deadline:12/23/2025Open Until Filled:NoPosition Type:Permanent Staff (EHRA NF)Working Title:Legal Research AssociateAppointment Type:EHRA Non-FacultyPosition Number:20048648Vacancy ID:NF0009434Full Time/Part Time:Full-Time PermanentFTE:1Hours per week:40Position Location:North Carolina, USHiring Range:$70,000 - $80,000Proposed Start Date:02/23/2026Be a Tar Heel!:A global higher education leader in innovative teaching, research and public service, the University of North Carolina at Chapel Hill consistently ranks as one of the nation’s top public universities. Known for its beautiful campus, world-class medical care, commitment to the arts and top athletic programs, Carolina is an ideal place to teach, work and learn.One of the best college towns and best places to live in the United States, Chapel Hill has diverse social, cultural, recreation and professional opportunities that span the campus and community.University employees can choose from a wide range of professional training opportunities for career growth, skill development and lifelong learning and enjoy exclusive perks for numerous retail, restaurant and performing arts discounts, savings on local child care centers and special rates on select campus events. UNC-Chapel Hill offers full-time employees a comprehensive benefits package, paid leave, and a variety of health, life and retirement plans and additional programs that support a healthy work/life balance.Primary Purpose of Organizational Unit:The School of Government works to improve the lives of North Carolinians by engaging in practical scholarship that helps public officials and citizens understand and improve state and local government. The School offers up to 200 courses, webinars, and conferences for more than 12,000 public officials each year. Faculty members annually publish approximately 50 books, reports, articles, bulletins, and other print and online content related to state and local government. The School is also home to a nationally ranked graduate program in public administration and specialized centers focused on information technology and environmental finance.Position Summary:The Legal Research Associate is responsible for legal research, analysis, and writing to support short- and long-term research needs of School of Government faculty. Specifically, duties of the position include electronic and paper-based legal research, cite-checking, legal writing, draft publication review, and other related research assistance. The Research Associate will be supervised by the Senior Legal Research Associate and will support faculty research in a wide variety of fields, including but not limited to local government law, employment law, criminal law, civil procedure, and judicial administration. When the North Carolina legislature is in, members of the research team may also help support the School’s Legislative Reporting Service, which summarizes bills as they are introduced and tracks them as they progress.Minimum Education and Experience Requirements:Relevant post-Baccalaureate degree required (or foreign degree equivalent); for candidates demonstrating comparable independent research productivity or comparable background in independent academic or instructional activities, will accept a relevant Bachelor’s degree (or foreign degree equivalent) and 3 or more years of relevant experience in substitution. This experience may be related to the direction/oversight of programs that focus the academic and research resources of a higher education institution towards community or regional issues.Required Qualifications, Competencies, and Experience:Strong legal research and writing skills, organizational skills, oral communication skills, and computer word processing skills are required. The ideal candidate will be meticulous and have demonstrated project management skills as well as experience in practical research.Preferred Qualifications, Competencies, and Experience:Strong preference for individuals holding a J.D. Interest and or experience in government is helpful.Campus Security Authority Responsibilities:Not Applicable.Special Instructions:We are specifically looking for written work that demonstrates legal analysis—such as an appellate brief, a motion or reply containing legal argument, or a legal academic paper. Please upload your written sample under “Writing/Research Sample.”