Assistant Director of Career Development Public Sector

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Assistant Director of Career Development, Public Sector
The candidate will be responsible for employment counseling and career education of law students and alumni. Monitors, develops, and coordinates employment opportunities for students and alumni in public interest organizations, foundations, and offices across the country. Develops and delivers educational programming for students on general job search strategies, job search resources, and application materials, as well as programming on post-graduate fellowship programs, and application processes for positions in the public sector, broadly (including criminal law and government positions). Builds relationships with the public sector legal employment community. Teaches, advises, and counsels law students in their career development and all phases of the job search process. Develops career planning and placement brochures and handouts. Reviews and provides feedback on student and alumni application materials, including resumes and cover letters. Contributes to overall office goals, maintains up to date records on student employment, and maintains steady communication with the Assistant Dean. Extends all facets of career services to assist recent alumni. Develops and publicizes job opportunities for students and alumni with a particular emphasis on public interest employment. Juris Doctor Degree required with 2-4 years of experience, or equivalent combination of education and experience working in a similar environment. Should have familiarity with, and interest in, trends in legal education and legal hiring. Must have ability to act independently within broad procedural guidelines, exercise sound judgment and take initiative. Knowledgeable about hiring standards and practices throughout the legal community with a special emphasis on the non-profit sector. Must have excellent oral and written skills to prepare and present professional workshops, panels, and presentations, and to develop handbooks, articles, and newsletters. Should preferably have 5+ years of experience in a related field. Prior experience in public interest practice desired. Involvement in bar association(s) or other relevant legal professional groups a plus.

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