Student Legal Services Attorney

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Do you want to make a real impact by helping college students navigate legal challenges and succeed academically Looking for a role that offers excellent work-life balance without sacrificing meaningful work

If so Student Legal Services within the Dean of Students office is looking for a Student Legal Services Attorney to join their team!

The Student Legal Services Attorney provides legal advice consultation and limited representation to Iowa State University students in civil and criminal matters permitted by the Student Legal Services operational plan. The attorney provides outreach and educational programs conducts client consultations performs legal research drafts pleadings and other legal documents and represents students in court. This role is ideal for attorneys from varied professional backgrounds. Candidates with experience in legal practice public service higher education client-facing roles or other positions that require strong judgment analytical ability and communication skills will thrive in this position.

This position reports to the Director of Student Legal Services within the Dean of Students Office and operates under the offices Memorandum of Understanding with Student Government. This position will be classified as a Student Services Specialist III.

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• Provide confidential legal advice advocacy and limited representation to currently enrolled students in eligible civil and misdemeanor criminal matters.

• Develop and present educational programming on relevant legal topics.

• Draft and file legal documents such as pleadings motions discovery and agreements.

• Represent students in court and administrative hearings within the authorized scope of Student Legal Services.

• Conduct legal research analyze case law and statutes and prepare legal opinions.

• Advise and assist student organizations on eligible legal matters including contracts and governance.

• Maintain accurate client records case notes and reporting data consistent with office procedures.

• Stay current with professional continuing legal education (CLE) requirements and relevant areas of student law.

Candidates must be legally authorized to work in the U.S. on an ongoing basis without sponsorship. Immigration sponsorship is not available for this position.

This posting will be open until filled. However to receive full consideration applications need to be submitted before January 20th 2026.

About Student Legal Services at Iowa State University:

Funded by Student Government the mission of the Student Legal Services Office at Iowa State University is to provide professional confidential legal advice and support to college students free of charge when no conflict of interest with the university exists. Our office is committed to assisting students in addressing their legal concerns ensuring their access to legal resources and promoting their academic and personal success. When appropriate we facilitate referrals to community legal services to further support our students. Our dedication aligns with themission of the UniversityandDivision of Student Affairs emphasizing the importance of serving all students and contributing to their overall success throughout their college experience.

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Senior-level position possessing high-level professional and/or technical skills working independently under minimal supervision to support ISUs mission and department or work unit goals
Applies senior-level professional knowledge and expertise to work requiring greater latitude
Solves moderately complex problems and regularly exercises judgment to determine appropriate action
Regularly exercises judgment to resolve problems and determine appropriate action on a broad set of issue and problems. May provide recommendations regarding problems/issues outside the bounds of defined procedures and practices
Responds to complicated inquiries provides training and provides direction to lower-level staff
May provide supervision for one to two other staff (i.e. leads a small work team)
May lead projects for which well-defined practices and procedures may not exist
Provides guidance to students

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