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'''Position level:''' [[Staff]] | '''Position level:''' [[Staff]] | ||
− | '''Department:''' [[Department of | + | '''Department:''' [[Department of Events and Conferences]] |
'''Rotation:''' Non rotating position | '''Rotation:''' Non rotating position | ||
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'''Merit Eligibility:''' [[Pro Bono Merit]] | '''Merit Eligibility:''' [[Pro Bono Merit]] | ||
===Chain of Command=== | ===Chain of Command=== | ||
− | The Legal Research team report to the [[Director of | + | The Legal Research team report to the [[Director of Events and Conferences]] |
==Duties and Responsibilities== | ==Duties and Responsibilities== | ||
*Do legal research for the administration when needed. | *Do legal research for the administration when needed. | ||
− | *Respond to requests for legal information (via the Director of | + | *Respond to requests for legal information (via the Director of Events and Conferences) from our members when needed. |
*Be active and available when the need for research arises. | *Be active and available when the need for research arises. | ||
*Other duties as needed. Basically, a lot of "as needed" work to be done here. | *Other duties as needed. Basically, a lot of "as needed" work to be done here. | ||
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This position is not a heavy time commitment. Some months we receive several requests and a few hours will be required one right after another. Some months there is no work at all. On average, this role requires 1-10 hours per month. Work is split between all Legal Research Team members and the Director of Administration, depending on the research need. | This position is not a heavy time commitment. Some months we receive several requests and a few hours will be required one right after another. Some months there is no work at all. On average, this role requires 1-10 hours per month. Work is split between all Legal Research Team members and the Director of Administration, depending on the research need. | ||
==History== | ==History== | ||
− | Originally, legal researchers had been appointed and the position had been referred to as [[Legal Counsel]]. As the term "legal Counsel" has very specific legal connotations that did not reflect the nature of the work involved it was decided to use the name Legal Research Team for legal researchers to better reflect what they did and to reduce the possibility that people might infer that the members were giving legal advice | + | Originally, legal researchers had been appointed in the [[Department of Administration]] and the position had been referred to as [[Legal Counsel]]. As the term "legal Counsel" has very specific legal connotations that did not reflect the nature of the work involved it was decided to use the name Legal Research Team for legal researchers to better reflect what they did and to reduce the possibility that people might infer that the members were giving legal advice. |
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+ | After the [[Winter 2016 Admin Meeting]] and the disbanding of the [[Department of Administration]] the role was transferred into the [[Department of Events and Conferences]]. | ||
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===Legal Research Team=== | ===Legal Research Team=== | ||
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[[Category:Tower Roles]] | [[Category:Tower Roles]] | ||
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Revision as of 10:24, 3 February 2016
Contents
Overview:
Legal Research Team members conduct legal research on a variety of topics including national and international gaming legislation, venue regulations, and intellectual property (particularly copyright).
Position level: Staff
Department: Department of Events and Conferences
Rotation: Non rotating position
Merit Eligibility: Pro Bono Merit
Chain of Command
The Legal Research team report to the Director of Events and Conferences
Duties and Responsibilities
- Do legal research for the administration when needed.
- Respond to requests for legal information (via the Director of Events and Conferences) from our members when needed.
- Be active and available when the need for research arises.
- Other duties as needed. Basically, a lot of "as needed" work to be done here.
Expectations
- Be a community member in good standing,
- Must have been a consistent community member for over one year of any rank,
- Have a legal research and writing background: attorney, paralegal, law student, or other experience (please explain!),
- Strong skill in legal research with attention to detail,
- Excellent written communication skills are necessary (but English as a first language is NOT necessary), and
- Ability to exercise discretion and maintain confidentiality.
Time Commitment
This position is not a heavy time commitment. Some months we receive several requests and a few hours will be required one right after another. Some months there is no work at all. On average, this role requires 1-10 hours per month. Work is split between all Legal Research Team members and the Director of Administration, depending on the research need.
History
Originally, legal researchers had been appointed in the Department of Administration and the position had been referred to as Legal Counsel. As the term "legal Counsel" has very specific legal connotations that did not reflect the nature of the work involved it was decided to use the name Legal Research Team for legal researchers to better reflect what they did and to reduce the possibility that people might infer that the members were giving legal advice.
After the Winter 2016 Admin Meeting and the disbanding of the Department of Administration the role was transferred into the Department of Events and Conferences.
Legal Research Team
- Current
- Atreyu Silverstar - November 2009 - present
- Anirfyan Dayen- February 20, 2014 - Present
- Alyssa Letherio- February 20, 2014 - Present
- Previous
- Leora Oldessroth - August 28, 2006 - June 1, 2013
- Calypsa al'Nicolai - October 28, 2007 - May 1, 2013
- Alyena DaShacova - date unknown - unknown