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.
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/
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.
Minimum Qualifications:
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:
Sponsorship eligibility:
Candidates must be legally authorized to work in the U.S. on an ongoing basis without sponsorship
Please submit the following documents:
Applications close on: March 20, 2026
$115,000.000 - $120,000.000
Kansas State University offers a supportive and inclusive community, dedicated to your professional growth. While specific benefits may vary by position, many roles come with comprehensive packages that support your well-being and work-life balance, including health and life insurance, retirement plans, and generous paid time off. To learn more about benefits that are available for various positions, visit our benefits overview page.
Applicants must be currently authorized to work in the United States at the time of employment.
Kansas State University is an Equal Opportunity Employer. All applicants will receive consideration for employment without regard to race, color, religion, sex, sexual orientation, gender, gender identity, age, national origin, disability or status as a protected veteran.
Some positions are eligible for remote or hybrid working arrangements. An employee who is working in a remote or hybrid capacity for K-State must reside within the United States in order to comply with all federal and state laws, filings, or tax requirements. Remote and hybrid work arrangements are not available for anyone who resides in the state of Idaho.
Kansas participates in the MakeMyMove program, which connects eligible newcomers with participating communities offering financial incentives, housing support, and local perks to help make your move easier and more rewarding. If relocating from outside of Kansas you can visit the site to apply online for the program incentives.
Upon acceptance of a contingent offer of employment, a candidate may be subject to a background check per K-State’s background check policy.
Kansas State University honors interview preferences for qualified applicants who are veterans or individuals with disabilities. Eligible applicants who meet the minimum qualifications, submit all required application materials, and submit required preference documentation by the closing date on the job advertisement will be granted a first-level interview.
The disability and veteran interview preferences do not apply to student employment positions, temporary positions, athletics positions, academic and administrative department heads*, positions that require licensure as a physician, and positions that require that the employee be admitted to practice law in Kansas.
*Heads of Departments refers to any individual holding a primary leadership role responsible for the overall strategic direction, management and operational oversight of a recognized academic or administrative unit within the university.
To learn more about interview preferences at K-State, please visit our interview preferences page.
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