Attorney Director for Student Legal Services
Requisition Number: 66097
Location: Boulder Colorado
Employment Type: University Staff
Schedule: Full Time
Posting Close Date: 23-Jul-2025
Date Posted:
Job Summary
The Attorney/Director (A/D) of Student Legal Services (SLS) is both a practicing attorney with a full caseload and the leader of SLS.
In the attorney component of the role, the A/D advises and represents students on their individual personal legal matters in a broad spectrum of legal areas. The attorney counsels students about their legal issues and options in the areas of Criminal, Landlord/Tenant, Tort, Contract, Consumer, Domestic Relations, Protection Order, Debt Collection, Employment, Traffic, Constitutional and Administrative law, among others. The attorney also represents student clients on Felony/Misdemeanor/Petty Offense/Municipal Criminal, Civil, and Administrative matters through negotiation with opposing parties, advocacy before tribunals, and post-judgment/appellate proceedings as appropriate for each case, to include all aspects of case and caseload management. In addition, the attorney creates and delivers presentations on legal topics.
In the Director component of the role, the A/D is responsible for overseeing all office concerns per the Colorado Rules of Professional Conduct for Attorneys, University policies/procedures, Division of Student Life policies/procedures, and the program's mission. This includes leading a team of legal professionals and maintaining overall responsibility for the program's operations. Additionally, the A/D represents the office at various University, community, and legal community meetings/events, as well as cultivates and maintains relationships with other campus offices and those in the local legal community.
The Attorney/Director of SLS supervises a staff consisting of one full-time attorney, one full-time legal assistant, and one part-time marketing assistant, and also manages the office's professional relationships with two part-time contract attorneys. The A/D also actions on other duties as assigned. CU is an Equal Opportunity Employer and complies with all applicable federal, state, and local laws governing nondiscrimination in employment. We are committed to creating a workplace where all individuals are treated with respect and dignity, and we encourage individuals from all backgrounds to apply, including protected veterans and individuals with disabilities.
Who We Are
The Division of Student Life consists of 30 departments that provide student support and services dedicated to helping students become successful, curious, competent individuals during their time at CU Boulder.
The work in Student Life supports all factors of the student experience, no matter what department a staff member may work in. This includes where students live, eat, make friends, build professional skills, and find help if they need it. Many departments provide involvement opportunities, educational resources, and support services to help students find their community and build lifelong skills. Student Life also has shared services departments that support the work and staff of our student-facing areas, including areas like the Center for Assessment, Insight and Research, Business Services, Finance, Employee Experience, Communication and Marketing, and Technology Solutions.
Student Legal Services is a small law office dedicated to serving the legal needs of CU Boulder students. Their mission is to help students resolve or minimize their legal situations, so they can focus on school. This is done by providing high-quality legal services to them through an easily accessible program that is responsive to their needs as clients and respectful of them as people. Staff also strive to educate students about their rights and responsibilities and about the legal system through consultations and outreach efforts so that they can avoid legal problems in the future.
What Your Key Responsibilities Will Be
Legal Consultation:
Meet with clients to determine their legal issues and goals. Review related documents.
Advise clients of their legal options and the advantages/ disadvantages of those options.
Legal Representation:
Review related case documents/discovery. Investigate case facts and witnesses.
Collect evidence in support of clients' legal positions. Research legal and factual issues.
Analyze cases for legal strengths and weaknesses.
Formulate case strategies, taking into account applicable law, facts, discovery, @context, and jurisdictional factors.
Draft and file legal motions, briefs, and other documents.
Develop, locate, and prepare lay and expert witnesses.
Draft and issue subpoenas.
Negotiate with opposing parties and counsel. Draft settlement agreements.
Advocate for clients in court or at other proceedings such as motions hearings, dispositions, sentencings, Department of Motor Vehicle hearings, and University conduct/honor code proceedings.
Prepare for and litigate cases at trial.
Litigate cases post-judgment and on appeal.
Outreach:
Create/deliver presentations for students and other constituent groups on legal topics.
Form/maintain partnerships with other CU stakeholders' agencies to promote the office and its services.
Represent the office and CU on campus and in the local legal community.
Legal Training:
Attend substantive, ethical, and DEI legal education trainings to maintain attorney licensure and stay abreast of changes in the law/legal practice.
Administrative:
Assist with office administrative tasks as needed.
Director:
Manage the legal team.
Provide support and coaching to the team to ensure high-quality legal work.
Supervise daily operations of the office to effect compliance with attorney ethics rules, University policies/procedures, and office's mission.
Responsible for office cases and caseload; operating, COLTAF client trust and gift fund accounts; credit card payment system; conflict of interest data; confidential client files; budget preparation and compliance; law library; comprehensive calendar; reporting; outreach and communications.
Ensure the office environment leverages the strengths and accomplishments of staff, promotes teamwork, and empowers staff members with diverse responsibilities.
Ensure that staff members are aware of and following relevant University policies and procedures.
Represent the office at various campus, community, and legal community meetings and events.
Cultivate and maintain relationships with other campus offices and those in the local legal community.
Manage the office's professional relationships with two part-time contract attorneys.
Other duties as assigned in support of the Student Legal Services and the University's missions.
What You Should Know
The work schedule for this position is Monday through Friday, 8am - 5pm (except University closures).
What We Can Offer
The salary for this position is $120,000 annually.
Benefits
The University of Colorado offers excellent benefits (https://www.colorado.edu/jobs/benefits) , including medical, dental, retirement, paid time off, tuition benefit and ECO Pass. The University of Colorado Boulder is one of the largest employers in Boulder County and offers an inspiring higher education environment. Learn more about the University of Colorado Boulder (https://www.colorado.edu/about) .
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Be challenged. Be visionary. Be Boulder.
What We Require
Colorado law license.
5+ years of litigation and trial experience.
What You Will Need
Meets minimum Education and/or Experience requirements;
Ability to communicate effectively, both orally and in writing, with a variety of constituencies;
Demonstrated proficiency with legal research and writing;
Excellent negotiation, advocacy, litigation, and trial skills;
Excellent analytical skills;
Ability to develop and implement legal strategies from start to finish;
Ability to work under pressure, manage competing priorities, and meet deadlines;
Outstanding interpersonal and customer service skills;
Strong client management skills;
Strong leadership and management skills, with the ability to motivate and lead a team of attorneys and support staff;
Highly organized and meticulous;
Advanced multi-tasking skills and the ability to adapt quickly in a dynamic environment.
Ability to create and manage a budget, finances, and resources;
Ability to build strong relationships with internal and external partners;
Dedication to diversity, equity, and inclusion.
Special Instructions
To apply, please submit the following materials:
A current resume.
A cover letter that specifically tells us how your background and experience align with the requirements, qualifications, and responsibilities of the position.
We may request references at a later time.
Please apply by July 23, 2025, for consideration.
Note: Application materials will not be accepted via email. For consideration, please apply through CU Boulder Jobs. (http://jobs.colorado.edu/)
In compliance with the Colorado Job Application Fairness Act, in any materials you submit, you may redact or remove age-identifying information such as age, date of birth, or dates of school attendance or graduation. You will not be penalized for redacting or removing this information.
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