Students Attorney

Description:

Job Summary:
The Students' Attorney provides legal consultation, guidance, and referrals on issues affecting students, including lease reviews, landlord-tenant matters, criminal and traffic law, and civil or family law. The position supervises a paralegal and student interns and serves as a liaison to support constructive communication between students and local property managers. The Students' Attorney also participates as a member of the Dean of Students Office Critical Incident Response Team.

Salary Rate / Pay Rate
$95,000 - $110,000 annually

University Benefit Highlights

• Insurance benefits, including health, dental, vision, and life
• Retirement and supplemental retirement planning options
• Tuition waiver benefits available to staff as well as their eligible dependents
• Paid holiday/administrative closures during Thanksgiving and Winter Breaks
• Paid benefit time

Additional University Benefit information, including information regarding eligibility to participate in the State Universities Retirement System and the State of Illinois Group Insurance program, can be reviewed here: https://hr.illinoisstate.edu/benefits/

Required Qualifications:

• Professional degree in Law from an accredited law school.
• Admission to the Illinois Bar.
• Knowledge of trial practice, criminal law, landlord/tenant law, consumer law, civil procedure, and traffic law.
• Excellent interpersonal communication skills and the ability to work effectively with diverse student populations.
• Demonstrated knowledge of and adherence to professional legal ethics, confidentiality standards, and attorney-client privilege.

Preferred Qualifications:

• Experience using case management systems, virtual consultation platforms, and digital record-keeping tools.
• Mediation certification
• Experience working with college students, young adults, or in a legal aid/public interest setting.

Work Hours:
Monday-Friday 8am - 4:30 pm, with occasional nights/weekends required

Functional Expectations
Must be able to complete the following with or without a reasonable accommodation:

• Remain at a workstation for extended periods
• Move about in various locations on and off campus as needed to complete day-to-day work
• Effectively communicate on a daily basis

Proposed Starting Date
7/1/2026

Required Applicant Documents

• Cover Letter
• Resume/C.V.
• Reference list (please provide a minimum of three professional references)

Please Note: These documents are required to be submitted online in order to complete the application process. Please have these documents ready prior to clicking on "Apply"

Special Instructions for Applicants
Applicants for this position must be authorized to work in the U.S. without ISU sponsorship. Sponsorship for work authorization will not be considered for this position.

Contact Information for Applicants

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