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Student Legal Services Advisor

Employer
Sam Houston State University
Location
Huntsville, TX
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Job Details

Requisition:

202400323S

Title:

Student Legal Services Advisor

FLSA status:

Exempt

Hiring Salary:

This position is a pay grade 19. Please see Pay Grade Table at: https://pa-hrsuite-production.s3.amazonaws.com/116/docs/550174.pdf

Occupational Category:

Professional

Department:

Students' Legal Services

Division:

Division of Student Affairs

Open Date:

09/12/2024

Open Until Filled:

Yes

Educational and Experience Requirement:

Doctor of Jurisprudence degree from an ABA-accredited law school with a minimum of three years of Texas-based practice experience required. Must have successfully passed the Texas Bar Exam and be in good standing with the State Bar of Texas. A combination of experience in consumer, criminal, employment, landlord-tenant law, immigration law, wills, powers of attorney, tort law, business formation, contract law, and family law is preferred. Additional education from an ABA-accredited law school may be considered in lieu of experience.

Nature & Purpose of Position:

Provides legal advice and counsel to currently enrolled university students, which includes but is not limited to advising students on issues relating to consumer law, criminal law, landlord/tenant law, immigration law, family law, wills, powers of attorney, tort law, business formation, contract law, and employment law. There is no court representation.

Primary Responsibilities:

Advises currently enrolled students on their legal rights and responsibilities in a variety of legal areas where students have questions. Drafts legal documents for students and prepares students for court appearances as needed. Provides presentations about the office and about legal topics as requested to members of the university community. May participate in a variety of committees and workgroups in the Division of Student Affairs and the university. Drafts requested reports and updates (e.g., assessment collection and reporting) for the office. Performs other related duties as assigned.

Other Specifications:

Researches legal issues, provides professional, accurate, and clear advice to students, treat students with courtesy and respect, superior writing and communication skills, coordinate legal consultations with the administrative associate and student employees, and collect data for assessment and other purposes. Must maintain good standing status with the State Bar of Texas.

Up to 20% of this position, over the fiscal year during off-peak periods, may be performed remotely as determined by the supervisor.

Full Time Part Time:

Full Time

Quicklink:

https://shsu.peopleadmin.com/postings/40899

EEO Statement:

Sam Houston State University is an Equal Employment Opportunity/Affirmative Action Employer and Smoke/Drug-Free Workplace. All qualified applicants will receive consideration for employment without regard to race, creed, ancestry, marital status, citizenship, color, religion, sex, national origin, age, veteran status, disability status, sexual orientation, pregnancy, or gender identity or expression. Sam Houston State University is an “at will” employer. Employees with a contract will have additional terms and conditions. Security sensitive positions at SHSU require background checks in accordance with Education Code § 51.215.

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About Sam Houston State University

For more than 140 years, Sam Houston State University has been preparing students for meaningful lives of achievement. Its motto, "The measure of a Life is its Service," resonates among its 22,000 students, eight colleges and well beyond its historical roots through research, creative endeavors, service learning, volunteering and more.

SHSU is an inclusive institution whose mission is to provide high quality education, scholarship, and service to students. With over 90 bachelor degrees, 50 master’s, and 11 doctoral programs—including the nation’s first Ph.D. in forensic science, SHSU provides an exceptional college experience for every student: traditional or non-traditional; first generation; international; or online.

Service to self and others is paramount at SHSU and reflected in all university organizations and programs. In fact, the university was named to USA Today’s Top 50 in the U.S. for “commitment to civic engagement and global awareness,” in addition to being classified a "Community Engaged Campus" by the Carnegie Commission on Higher Education. This honor, bestowed to only 311 public institutions nationwide, acknowledges the university's significant commitment to service.

Sam Houston State University has a small town feel with large scale opportunities. Located in the Piney Woods region of East Texas, Huntsville provides area residents with a sense of community and belonging, although just an hour drive north of Houston. 

SHSU is an Equal Employment Opportunity/Affirmative Action Employer and Smoke/Drug-Free Workplace. All qualified applicants will receive consideration for employment without regard to race, creed, ancestry, marital status, citizenship, color, religion, sex, national origin, age, veteran status, disability status, sexual orientation, pregnancy, or gender identity or expression. Sam Houston State University is an "at will" employer. Employees with a contract will have additional terms and conditions. Security sensitive positions at SHSU require background checks in accordance with Education Code § 51.215. SHSU is committed to promoting a campus culture that embraces diversity and inclusion. The University acknowledges and values our responsibility to cultivate an equitable and inclusive environment where students, faculty, staff, and community recognize the benefits of collaboration and mutual respect through diverse identities and experiences.

Member The Texas State University System  

Company info
Website
Telephone
936-294-1070
Location
1905 University Avenue
Huntsville
TX
77340
US

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