Director For Career Services

Lewis & Clark College

Portland, Oregon, US
Base: starting at $70,000 py; bonus/equity: not sp...
Hybrid
Juris doctor (j.d.) degree required
Legal recruiting and hiring experience
Employer relations and outreach strategy
The Director for Career Services is responsible for leading employer outreach, counseling students on career development, and cultivating relationships with legal employers

Job Summary

  • The Director for Career Services is responsible for leading employer outreach, counseling students on career development, and cultivating relationships with legal employers.
  • Candidates must possess a J.D. or significant experience in legal recruiting to effectively guide Juris Doctor and Master of Laws students toward employment opportunities.
  • The role offers a competitive benefits package including health, dental, vision, tuition, life insurance, and retirement options for benefit-eligible positions.

Matching Summary

The Director for Career Services is responsible for leading employer outreach, counseling students on career development, and cultivating relationships with legal employers.

Salary

Base: Starting at $70,000 per year; Bonus/Equity: Not specified; Benefits: Health, dental, vision, tuition, life insurance, retirement

Skills & Requirements

Must-have

  • Juris Doctor (J.D.) degree required
  • Legal recruiting and hiring experience
  • Employer relations and outreach strategy
  • Student and alumni career advising
  • Career services software proficiency

Nice-to-have

  • Experience in higher education settings
  • Familiarity with regional legal markets
  • Commitment to inclusive workplace culture
  • Leadership in student organization engagement
  • Ability to manage multiple initiatives

Key Requirements

  • Juris Doctor (J.D.) from accredited law school
  • One year of legal practice or judicial clerkship experience
  • Professional experience engaging with legal employers
  • Proficiency with 12Twenty and data tracking systems
  • Eligibility to work in the United States

Work Rights

Must complete I-9 form with original documentation

Tailored Resume

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