Students' Attorney Job no: 521907 Work type:
On Campus Location:
Normal, Illinois Title:
Student's Attorney Department:
Dean of Students Campus Location:
Normal, IL 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 1. Professional degree in Law from an accredited law school. 2. Admission to the Illinois Bar. 3. Knowledge of trial practice, criminal law, landlord/tenant law, consumer law, civil procedure, and traffic law. 4. Excellent interpersonal communication skills and the ability to work effectively with diverse student populations. 5. Demonstrated knowledge of and adherence to professional legal ethics, confidentiality standards, and attorney-client privilege. Preferred Qualifications 1. Experience using case management systems, virtual consultation platforms, and digital record-keeping tools. 2. Mediation certification 3. 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: 1.
Remain at a workstation for extended periods 2. Move about in various locations on and off campus as needed to complete day-to-day work 3. 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 Dr. Donald Reed dereed@illinoisstate.edu Important Information for Applicants This position is subject to a criminal background investigation and if applicable, an employment history review, based on University Policy 3.1.30 and any offer of employment is contingent upon you passing a satisfactory criminal background investigation and/or an employment history review. You may not begin work until the criminal background investigation results have been received and cleared by Human Resources. Illinois State University is an Equal Opportunity Employer. All qualified applicants will receive consideration for employment without regard to race, color, religion, sex, sexual orientation, gender identity, national origin, disability, or status as a protected veteran. If you are an individual with a disability and need a reasonable accommodation under the Americans with Disabilities Act (ADA) or other state or federal law you may request an accommodation by contacting the Office of Equal Opportunity and Access at (309) 438-3383 . The Office of Equal Opportunity and Access will hold any confidential information you provide in confidence. If you are having difficulty accessing the system, please call Human Resources at (309) 438-8311 .
Application Opened:
06/02/2026 09:00
AM CST Application Closes:
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