Assistant OR Associate Director of Law Career Services, Chapman Fowler School of Law

Chapman University Dale E. Fowler School Of Law • Orange, CA

417d • $82,800 - $90,000

About The Position

The Assistant or Associate Director of Law Career Services plays a crucial role in the Career Services Office (CSO) at Chapman University, working under the supervision of the Assistant Dean for Career Services. This full-time, year-round administrative position focuses on providing personalized career guidance to law students and alumni, helping them achieve their career goals through advising, employer outreach, and programming services.

Requirements

• Juris Doctor degree.
• A minimum of three (3) years of experience in a law school career services office as an Assistant Director (or an equivalent or higher role).
• A minimum of three (3) years of experience in a judicial clerkship, law firm, or other legal work setting as a licensed attorney, or position that otherwise provides experience highly relevant to the duties of the position.
• Demonstrated transferable knowledge and skills in law career services if recent employment is not directly related to the duties of the position.
• Familiarity with the Southern California legal job market with proven experience in growing employer contacts and translating them into employment opportunities.
• Current knowledge of employment trends in general and of the legal market locally, nationally, and globally in both traditional and non-traditional employment.
• Understanding of legal education with comprehension of legal academic requirements and requirements for entrance to the state bar.
• Knowledge of best practices in legal recruiting and current trends in the legal profession.
• Ability to support students, develop a good rapport with students, and engage in candid discussions about various aspects of their job searches.
• Proven ability to use word processing, spreadsheet, and database software, preferably of Microsoft Office Suite applications.
• Technical ability to learn and use enterprise software.
• Ability to positively represent Chapman University and Chapman University Fowler School of Law.
• Ability to proactively market the law school, students, and alumni to potential employers.
• Demonstrated leadership skills and experience working with other team members to devise, analyze, modify, implement, and evaluate programs, materials, and procedures.
• Strong problem solving and analytical skills; experience in interpreting data and using information to guide informed decision-making.
• Excellent oral and written communication and interpersonal skills to interact, communicate, and persuade diverse groups and individuals at all levels.
• Ability to read, understand and interpret laws, policies, and procedures, provide appropriate and accurate guidance, and ensure compliance.
• Strong attention to detail and organizational skills to prioritize multiple and competing demands and complete them in a timely manner.
• Ability to work independently, exercise good judgment, and use discretion in matters pertaining to all aspects of office administration and student/alumni communication.
• Ability to demonstrate tact and diplomacy, maintain confidentiality, and follow FERPA regulations.
• Ability to work occasional weekends and evening hours, as needed.

Responsibilities

• Meet with and advise law students and alumni individually through all stages of career exploration, job search preparation, and professional development.
• Review and provide feedback on student resumes, cover letters, and other materials.
• Prepare students for interviews, conduct mock interviews, and provide specific feedback.
• Identify candidates for open positions and encourage students to apply.
• Follow up with students after interviews to debrief and strategize next steps.
• Advise students on traditional and alternative/non-traditional career paths.
• Draft resources and guides related to career and professional development topics.
• Develop and conduct programs and skills development workshops, including Professional Development Graduation Requirement programs.
• Maintain consistent and regular communication with students to facilitate ongoing engagement.
• Work with CSO team to track and monitor student engagement, identify unengaged students, and conduct individualized outreach to such students.
• Create and implement communication plans to promote CSO programs and services to students.
• Draft communications, including newsletters and job alerts.
• Meet with targeted employers to increase employment opportunities for students and alumni.
• Research and identify employers for outreach in designated strategic areas and connect with them to cultivate expanded legal employment opportunities.
• Respond in a timely fashion to employer inquiries, onboard new employers, and regularly communicate with employers throughout the candidate search process.
• Create and implement processes to ensure employers receive the highest level of service in interactions with CSO.
• Collaborate with CSO team to implement all aspects of recruiting programs, including student and employer communications, interview scheduling, and database management.
• Assist with employment data collection process for internal and external reporting.
• Review and post job postings on the online job board.
• Collaborate with Assistant Dean and other administrators to maintain interactive student database and develop and maintain other career services databases for students and graduates.
• Assist in administration and marketing of external career conferences and job fairs.
• Act as departmental liaison with student organizations.
• Participate in professional development training to improve coaching/advising skills.

What This Job Offers

• Job Type: Full-time
• Career Level: Mid Level
• Education Level: Ph.D. or professional degree