Career Counselor and Placement Coordinator, School of Law

University of Texas at Austin

9d•Onsite

About The Position

Provide comprehensive career advising and support to a high volume of students and recent graduates (up to three years post-graduation) at a top-ranked national law school. Help students achieve their professional goals by working collaboratively with a dedicated, service-oriented Career Services Office team, engaging with other law school departments, and cultivating relationships with legal employers nationwide.

Requirements

Bachelor’s degree.
Demonstrated experience working with or for legal employers or law schools.
Strong computer proficiency.
Exceptional writing and communication skills.
Professional demeanor and interpersonal effectiveness.
Relevant education and experience may be substituted as appropriate.

Nice To Haves

JD degree.
Experience working directly with students.
Background in career counseling or higher education.
Event planning experience.
In-depth knowledge of private sector legal careers.
Strong public speaking and presentation abilities.

Responsibilities

Deliver individualized career advising services to students and recent graduates, including strategic 1:1 sessions, application material reviews, mock interviews, and tailored resource recommendations. As a “core” counselor, your primary responsibility is to build relationships with assigned students and track their employment progress from 1L through graduation. To effectively advise students, counselors must be well-versed in the full spectrum of legal career paths and also serve as a private sector specialist, supporting students pursuing law firm, in-house, and JD Advantage roles.
Build and maintain strong connections with students, student organization leaders, alumni, faculty, administrators, and legal employers to foster a robust professional network.
Design, coordinate, and present career-related programming and workshops. Contribute to the development and publication of career resources and materials.
Represent the Career Services Office and the School of Law at professional conferences, employer meetings, and campus events.
Perform additional related duties as assigned.

Benefits

Competitive health benefits (Employee premiums covered at 100%; family premiums at 50%)
Vision, dental, life, and disability insurance options
Paid vacation, sick leave, and holidays
Teachers Retirement System of Texas (a defined benefit retirement plan)
Additional voluntary retirement programs: tax sheltered annuity 403(b) and a deferred compensation program 457(b)
Flexible spending account options for medical and childcare expenses
Training and conference opportunities
Tuition assistance
Athletic ticket discounts
Access to UT Austin's libraries and museums
Free rides on all UT Shuttle and Capital Metro buses with staff ID card