Student Legal Services Attorney

Kansas State University

About This Role

The Student Legal Services Attorney provides free, confidential, legal assistance to Kansas State University (KSU) student clients.
Consistent with that goal, Legal Services is also engaged in an on-going educational effort, using social media, marketing, and speaking
engagements, to inform students of their legal rights and responsibilities.
About Us

Student Legal
Services (SLS) in the Division of Academic Success & Student Affairs at Kansas State University has been providing free, confidential legal
advice to students since 1971. The purpose of the office is to educate students about their legal rights and responsibilities, assist
students as they resolve legal issues currently facing them, and equip students with the skills necessary to manage legal situations in the
future. For full job description please visit: https://www.k-state.edu/legal/
Worksite Description

This position is Hybrid
eligible. The position is expected to be on-campus but may have remote hours for spending time supporting clients in court or to
student groups for presentations. The successful candidate will discuss the details of their position at the time of hiring. Remote work is
granted at the discretion of the direct supervisor. Additional details about potential hybrid work in this role can be discussed during
interviews.

All employees must reside in the United States when they begin working to comply with state law. K-State is unable to
provide remote or hybrid work opportunities for residents of the state of Idaho.
What You’ll Need to Succeed

Minimum Qualifications:

• Requires a juris doctor degree
• One year of relevant experience.

Must be licensed to practice law in the State of Kansas.

This position requires advanced legal knowledge and regulatory
expertise, which are most reliably developed through a Juris Doctor degree from an ABA-accredited law school a prerequisite for licensure to
practice law. Combined with the required experience, these qualifications ensure the candidate is equipped to advise university students of
their legal rights.

Preferred Qualifications:

• At least 2 years of legal experience
• Experience
  working with students and varying populations
• Excellent written and oral communication skills.
• Demonstrated ability to
  organize work effectively, prioritize objectives, and exercise independent judgment based on an understanding of organizational policies and
  activities.
• Demonstrated ability to plan, implement, evaluate and report activities in the area of legal counsel.
• Demonstrated ability to establish and maintain effective working relationships with other employees and the
  public.

Sponsorship eligibility:

Candidates must be legally authorized to work in the U.S. on an ongoing
basis without sponsorship
How to Apply

Please submit the following documents:

• Please submit the
  following documents:
  1. Letter of interest detailing experience as it applies to this position.
  2. Resume
  3. Three professional
  references with contact information.

Application Window

Applications close on: March 20,
2026
Anticipated Hiring Pay Range

$115,000.000 – $120,000.000

To apply, please visit: https://careers.k-state.edu/jobs/student-legal-services-attorney-manhattan-kansas-united-states-8cc6571c-
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