Staff Attorney - Student Legal Services (Campus)

Penn State; State College (Centre County); Hybrid; USD 72,000 - 122,000; Full time

Benefits offered by this job

75% tuition discount

Job summary

Penn State University, through Student Legal Services, seeks a Staff Attorney to assist in providing legal services and educational programming for students from Commonwealth Campuses. The attorney will advise, draft documents, and refer matters, with a focus on landlord-tenant, contracts, and limited criminal issues.

The role will involve outreach, creating learning modules, and coordinating with the other five attorneys to serve Commonwealth Campus students.

Qualifications

• JD required and Pennsylvania license to practice law.
• Minimum 3+ years of relevant legal experience.
• Licensed attorney – Pennsylvania Board of Law Examiners.
• Background checks required; valid driver’s license; operation of a motor vehicle may be required.

Responsibilities

• Provide legal advice, consultation, and representation to students in civil and criminal matters; gather and examine evidence; analyze legal issues; research statutes and regulations.
• Represent students during litigation proceedings; draft pleadings, subpoenas, discovery, motions, responses, affidavits, memoranda, and agreements; negotiate settlements.
• Draft simple wills, living wills, and powers of attorney; provide notary service to students.
• Develop policies, procedures, and programs related to Student Services; monitor compliance with statutory, regulatory, and ethical mandates.

Education

Juris Doctor (JD)

Licensed Attorney - Pennsylvania

Job description

Penn State University, through Student Legal Services, seeks a Staff Attorney to assist in providing legal services and educational programming for students from Commonwealth Campuses. The attorney will advise, draft documents, and refer matters, with a focus on landlord-tenant, contracts, and limited criminal issues.

The role will involve outreach, creating learning modules, and coordinating with the other five attorneys to serve Commonwealth Campus students.