Legal Career Specialist, Career Development Office (James E. Rogers College of Law)

The University of Arizona•Tucson, AZ

1d•Onsite

About The Position

The University of Arizona James E. Rogers College of Law invites applications for the position of Legal Career Specialist within the Career Development Office (CDO). The CDO is a significant student services office at the Law College, dedicated to providing essential career and professional development training, programs, and advising to Arizona Law's students and alumni. The core function of this role is to guide law students in their career and professional development. This position will collaborate closely with the CDO advising team and other Law College departments to achieve the CDO's objectives for student employment outcomes. The Legal Career Specialist will also contribute to the planning and execution of Arizona Law's structured recruiting programs and will optimize the core technologies and systems that support the CDO advising team. The James E. Rogers College of Law is committed to preparing practice-ready lawyers and leaders through a demanding legal education, innovative programs, a focus on experiential training, and community engagement. Our faculty are committed educators and scholars whose research influences the understanding of law and policy in Arizona, nationally, and globally. We aim to serve the public by promoting justice, increasing access to legal services, and equipping graduates for roles in law, government, business, and public service. Our approach combines tradition with innovation to address the evolving needs of students and society. Visa sponsorship is not available for this position. The University of Arizona offers excellent benefits, including health, dental, and vision insurance, life insurance and disability programs, paid time off (vacation, sick leave, holidays), tuition reduction for employees and their families, retirement plans, and access to recreational and cultural activities. The University of Arizona is recognized for its innovative work-life programs.

Requirements

Bachelor's degree or equivalent advanced learning attained through professional level experience required.
Minimum of 5 years of relevant work experience, or equivalent combination of education and work experience.
Excellent written, verbal, interpersonal, and public speaking skills, including relaying concise and accurate information to stakeholders.
Knowledge and expertise in the legal job market and the law school experience.
Excellent time management skills and attention to detail.
Excellent event management skills.
Dedication to following through on commitments and following up with collaborators.
Ability to keep protected information confidential.
Ability to optimize use of technology common in law school settings, including 12Twenty, FloRecruit, Trellis, Qualtrics, and others.
Ability to interact with students and colleagues in a sensitive and empathetic manner.

Nice To Haves

Juris Doctor degree from ABA Accredited law school.
Five (5) years of experience in legal practice and/or higher education.
Experience with the legal job market and law school curriculum/administration.

Responsibilities

Provide individual career advising to law students and alumni to assist them in achieving short- and long-term career goals.
Provide counseling on career path exploration, job search strategies, and professional development drawing on the incumbent's area(s) of expertise (e.g. private practice, public interest, government, judicial clerkships, and JD advantage opportunities).
Advising will incorporate knowledge of the legal employment market and will require knowledge and experience in legal practice areas, staying on top of new trends, and resources available to law students.
Review student materials, conduct mock interviews, and collect data on summer and post-graduate employment.
Develop and deliver educational programming to students.
Assist other Law College departments in their efforts to recruit, retain, and provide value to prospective and current students.
Support planning and execution of Arizona Law structured recruiting events, including interview programs, career and professional development programming, and related events.
Partner with CDO advisors and CDO student workers to connect with the Arizona Law student body and deliver programming of interest to the law student population.
Identify gaps in existing career office services and resources and propose and develop systems and resources to fill those gaps.
Leverage core career office technologies to communicate regularly with student, alumni, and employer audiences, including regular CDO communications.
Work with Law College departments, including Admissions, Alumni & Development, and Global, to understand the departments goals and align CDO's work to advance those goals.