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Attorney

University of Colorado • Boulder, CO • 3h ago

Attorney

Requisition Number: 67366

Location: Boulder Colorado

Employment Type: Temporary Staff

Schedule: Full Time

Posting Close Date: 17-Sep-2025

Date Posted:

Job Summary

The department of Student Legal Services encourages applications for the temporary Staff Attorney role! This role is responsible for advising students about their individual personal legal problems in certain specified areas of the law. The Staff Attorney also represents student clients in court on minor cases, and, when necessary, advocates for them at trial and other proceedings. The Staff Attorney assists with administrative tasks around the office in support of the Student Legal Services' mission. 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, proficient 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 center for assessment, insight and research, business services, finance, employee experience, communication and marketing and technology solutions.

With over 900 staff members in the Division of Student Life, our diverse team is uniquely positioned to personalize the student experience and advocate for students, enhancing their success inside and outside the classroom.

Student Legal Services

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:

Interviewing students about their legal situation

Reviewing related documents

Counseling students on their legal options

Representation of Student Clients:

Reviewing discovery

Investigating cases

Researching legal issues

Negotiating with opposing counsel for favorable case resolutions

Appearing in court or at other proceedings

Administrative Work:

Answering phones

Scheduling appointments

Greeting walk-ins

Assessing eligibility for student intake

Continuing Legal Education:

Attending substantive and ethical education courses as required to maintain attorney licensure

Trial Work:

Preparing cases and witnesses for trial

Advocating for clients at trial

What You Should Know

This position is a temporary role that we anticipate could last up to 4 months. The role will primarily be in person either on campus or attending court and offsite meetings with clients as needed. Hours may fluctuate week to week depending on the team needs.

What We Can Offer

The hourly rate for this position is $42.24 per hour.

Benefits

Temporary positions at the University of Colorado are not benefits-eligible, however, all positions are eligible for paid sick leave (https://www.colorado.edu/hr/leave#sick-89) .

Be Statements

Be challenged. Be unique. Be Boulder.

What We Require

Colorado law license

Special Instructions

To apply, please submit the following materials:

A current resume.

Optional: 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 September 17, 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.

To apply, visit https://jobs.colorado.edu/jobs/JobDetail/Attorney/67366 (https://apptrkr.com/6577939)

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The University of Colorado does not discriminate on the basis of race, color, national origin, sex, age, pregnancy, disability, creed, religion, sexual orientation, gender identity, gender expression, veteran status, political affiliation, or political philosophy. All qualified individuals are encouraged to apply.

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