Commonwealth Campus Staff Attorney
Penn State UniversityAbout the role
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Approval of remote and hybrid work is not guaranteed regardless of work location. For additional information on remote work at Penn State, see Notice to Out of State Applicants.
This position is funded for 12 months; continuation past 12 months will be based on university need, performance, and/or availability of funding.
POSITION SPECIFICS
This position offers a flexible work arrangement that combines remote and in-person work. The office is located in State College, PA. Questions related to flexible work should be directed to the hiring manager during the interview process.
Application Requirements
Only complete applications will be considered. A complete application includes a resume or CV and a cover letter describing your interest in the position.
Position Overview
The Pennsylvania State University, Student Legal Services, is seeking a Staff Attorney to assist in providing legal services and educational programming for students from eligible Commonwealth Campuses.
The Commonwealth Campus Staff Attorney will provide advice, document drafting, and referrals to students in a variety of legal matters, including, but not limited to, landlord-tenant disputes, planning documents, contract issues, consumer issues, and limited criminal matters. Representation may be provided in limited situations.
Responsibilities also include the preparation of informational brochures and learning modules, the presentation of educational outreach materials, and marketing the service to the campuses. This position will be one of five attorneys in the Student Legal Services office and will be the primary attorney serving Commonwealth Campus students.
Duties may include:
Provide legal advice, consultation, and representation to students in both civil and criminal matters; gather and examine evidence; analyze legal issues; research, interpret, and apply statutes, regulations, treaties, University policies, judicial decisions, and administrative opinions
Determine conflicts of interest and provide referral information
Represent students during litigation proceedings; determine strategy; draft and file pleadings and other documentation, including subpoenas, complaints, discovery, motions, responses, affidavits, memoranda, and agreements; present and argue cases; negotiate settlements
Draft simple wills, living wills, and powers of attorney; provide notary service to students
Help students complete legal forms such as expungement
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