Director, Student Legal Services

Req Id: 44535

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 students 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
• https://www.purdue.edu/hr/Benefits/employeebenefits/benefits_enrollment/pdf/summaries/2023/Benefits-summary-Admin-Op-2023.pdf
• 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

Apply now

Posting Start Date: 10/15/26