About this opportunity
Purdue University lists this Director, Student Legal Services opportunity in west lafayette, Ohio. Review the employer’s description below for duties, qualifications and application requirements.
Job description
Job Title: Director, Student Legal Services
City: West Lafayette
Job Description:
Job Summary
The Director of Student Legal Services provides complex counsel and advice to Purdue University students regarding a broad and varied range of legal issues, describes options available to students, answers questions, and explains a student's legal rights and responsibilities. The Director independently assesses complex and sensitive legal matters, applies professional legal knowledge and judgment, and advises students regarding legal procedures, dispute resolution, and available resources. The Director also provides legal education and outreach to Purdue University students on a broad range of legal topics and oversees the hiring, training, and evaluation of student employees supporting Student Legal Services.
**What We’re Looking For: **
Three to four years practicing in the areas of criminal, civil and/or family law
Must possess a Juris Doctor degree and be duly admitted to practice law within the State of Indiana at all times during employment
Record of exercising excellent judgment on behalf of clients
Commitment to the highest ethical and professional standards
Personal and professional integrity beyond reproach
Unquestioned discretion in maintaining confidentiality
Excellent written and oral communications skills with diverse audiences
Ability to translate complex legal issues for a lay audience and build rapport with students
Strong leadership and interpersonal skills
A sense of urgency and responsiveness in dealing with clients
**What is helpful:**
Valid Indiana driver’s license or ability to obtain
**Additional Information:**
To learn more about Purdue’s benefits summary
Purdue will not sponsor employment authorization for this position
A background check will be required for employment in this position
FLSA: Exempt (Not Eligible For Overtime)
Retirement Eligibility: Defined Contributions immediately
Who We Are at Purdue University:
When you join Purdue University, you join a community that keeps moving forward. For more than 150 years, we’ve been known for not only our groundbreaking work in STEM research, but also for our collective imagination, ingenuity and innovation.
EOE: Purdue University is an EO/EA University
Job Family
Legal and Compliance
Job Sub Family
Legal
Employee Class
Professional
Career Stream
Professional 3
Benefits Eligibility
YES
Education
Juris Doctor (JD)
Experience
4-5 years of experience
FLSA Status
Exempt
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Who can apply
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