Director, Public Interest and Service

Texas A&M University System • Fort Worth, TX

7d • Onsite

About The Position

Texas A&M University School of Law is seeking a Director of Public Interest and Service to lead career guidance and professional development for students and alumni pursuing public interest, judicial clerkship, and government opportunities. The director provides structured support throughout job application and interview processes, designs programs that explain public-service career pathways, and helps students prepare for competitive opportunities.

The role involves regular engagement with judges, government agencies, and public-interest employers to strengthen recruitment pipelines and institutional partnerships. The director advises students across all class years and alumni, provides tailored guidance informed by hiring practices, and oversees the collection, analysis, and submission of internship and employment data to national organizations. The position is located on-site in Fort Worth, Texas.

Requirements

• Bachelor’s degree in an applicable field or an equivalent combination of education and experience.
• Ten years of related experience.
• Knowledge of word processing, spreadsheet, and database applications.
• Ability to multitask and work cooperatively with others.
• Ability to communicate clearly and effectively to ensure understanding.

Nice To Haves

• Experience in legal recruitment, law practice or legal education, higher education administration, mentoring attorneys or law students, or participating in attorney or law-student hiring and recruitment.
• Three years of experience working in a public-interest/service law practice plus three years in any combination of legal practice (private sector, public interest/service, or judicial clerkship).
• J.D. from an ABA-accredited law school.
• State bar license.
• Active membership in federal, state, and local bar associations.
• Valid Class C Driver’s License or ability to obtain one within 30 days.

Responsibilities

• Create an integrated career advising and development program for students interested in internships and postgraduate jobs in public interest, judicial, and government settings.
• Counsel and assist law students and graduates with all aspects of career searches.
• Create educational programming, career-training seminars, and resources.
• Develop and implement employer outreach and recruitment strategies, including seeking funding for programs that promote the mission.
• Provide career counseling to 1L, 2L, and 3L students, LLM students, and alumni on employment and job-search topics.
• Review resumes, cover letters, and job applications, and conduct mock interviews.
• Gather, analyze, and report internship and graduate-employment data for the National Association for Law Placement, the American Bar Association, and U.S. News & World Report.
• Engage with judges, government agencies, and public-interest employers to strengthen recruitment pipelines and institutional partnerships.

Benefits

• Health, dental, vision, life, and long-term disability insurance; Texas A&M contributes to employee health and basic life premiums.
• 12–15 days of annual paid holidays.
• Up to eight hours of paid sick leave and at least eight hours of paid vacation each month.
• Automatic enrollment in the Teacher Retirement System of Texas.
• Free exercise programs and release time.
• Free LinkedIn Learning training, webinars, and limited financial support to attend conferences and workshops.
• Employee tuition assistance and educational release time for completing a degree while employed by Texas A&M.

What This Job Offers

• Job Type: Full-time
• Career Level: Director