Staff Attorney - Student Legal Services (Remote/Hybrid)

Penn State University; University Park (IL); Hybrid; USD 72,000 - 122,000; Full time

Benefits offered by this job

75% tuition discount

Retirement plans

Paid time off

Job summary

Penn State University, Student Legal Services, seeks a Staff Attorney to provide legal services and educational programming for students from eligible Commonwealth Campuses. The staff attorney will advise, draft documents, and refer students in landlord-tenant, contract, consumer, and limited criminal matters, with potential representation in select cases.

As one of five attorneys, you will educate students via outreach, develop policies, and ensure compliance with statutes, regulations, and

Qualifications

• Juris Doctor (JD) required; PA active license.
• Minimum 3 years relevant experience.

Responsibilities

• Provide legal advice, consultation, and representation to students in civil and criminal matters; gather and examine evidence; analyze legal issues; research applicable statutes, regulations, and policies.
• Determine conflicts of interest and provide referral information.
• Represent students during litigation; draft and file pleadings, motions, and related documents; present and argue cases; negotiate settlements.
• Draft simple wills, living wills, and powers of attorney; provide notary service to students.
• Assist students with expungement petitions and other legal forms; guide them through processes.

Skills

Legal advice

Litigation

Contract drafting

Public outreach

Education

Juris Doctor (JD)

Pennsylvania Bar License

Job description

Penn State University, Student Legal Services, seeks a Staff Attorney to provide legal services and educational programming for students from eligible Commonwealth Campuses. The staff attorney will advise, draft documents, and refer students in landlord-tenant, contract, consumer, and limited criminal matters, with potential representation in select cases.

As one of five attorneys, you will educate students via outreach, develop policies, and ensure compliance with statutes, regulations, and