Assistant Director, Law Career Services

PeopleAdmin, Inc.; Irvine (CA); On-site; USD 75,000 - 85,000; Full time

Job summary

Chapman University seeks an Assistant Director of Law Career Services to lead career advising, employer outreach, and programming for law students and alumni in a full-time, on-campus role. The position reports to the Assistant Dean and supports a comprehensive set of services for students pursuing legal careers.

The role focuses on developing resources, coordinating events, and managing relationships with employers to ensure high-quality employment outcomes that align with ABA and NALP

Qualifications

• JD from ABA-accredited law school and licensed attorney status.
• Experience in law career services, recruiting, or related field.
• Strong knowledge of the Southern California legal job market.
• Excellent communication and interpersonal skills; ability to work independently.

Responsibilities

• Provide individual career advising and coaching to law students and alumni.
• Develop and deliver career development resources, guides, and workshops.
• Collaborate with employers to expand legal employment opportunities for students and alumni.
• Coordinate recruiting programs, interviews, and office operations.

Skills

Judicial clerkship

Legal recruiting

Employer relations

Career advising

FERPA privacy

Microsoft Office

Education

JD from ABA-accredited law school

Tools

Microsoft Office Suite

Job description

Please see Special Instructions for more details.

At Chapman University, we believe collaboration thrives through in-person engagement. This position is fully on campus, and employees work alongside colleagues, faculty, students, and staff each day to support our vibrant university community.

Chapman University is an equal opportunity employer that provides equal employment opportunities to all individuals, regardless of their protected characteristics.

All qualified applicants and employees are encouraged to apply and will receive consideration for employment without regard to race, color, religion, age, sex, sexual orientation, gender identity, gender expression, national origin, ancestry, citizenship status, physical disability, mental disability, medical condition, military and veteran status, marital status, pregnancy, genetic information or any other characteristic protected by state or federal law.

Applicants for Staff and Administrator positions must be currently authorized to work in the United States on a full-time basis.

The offer of employment is contingent upon satisfactory completion and outcomes of a criminal background screening and returning to the Office of Human Resources a signed original acceptance of the Chapman University Agreement to Arbitrate.

Position Information

Position Title

Position Title Assistant Director, Law Career Services

Position Type

Position Type Regular

Job Number

Job Number SA80924

Full or Part Time

Full or Part Time full-time 40 hours weekly

Fair Labor Standard Act Classification Exempt

Anticipated Pay Range

Anticipated Pay Range $75,000-$84,870

Pay Range Information

Chapman University is required to provide a reasonable estimate of the compensation range for this position. This range takes into account a variety of factors that are considered in making compensation decisions, including experience, skills, knowledge, abilities, education, licensure and certifications, and other business and organizational needs. Salary offers are determined based on the final candidate’s qualifications and experience, as well as internal equity and other internal factors. The anticipated pay range is not a promise of a particular wage.

Position Summary Information

Job Description Summary

The Assistant Director of Law Career Services serves as an integral part of the Career Services Office ( CSO ) under the supervision of the Assistant Dean for Career Services. The CSO is responsible for providing a full suite of personalized services to law students and alumni, helping them create, execute, and meet career goals and objectives. The Assistant Director will work closely with the Assistant Dean to implement strategies for career advising, employer outreach, and programming services for law students and alumni. Candidates eager to join a dedicated CSO team and provide personalized guidance to our students are encouraged to apply. This position is a full-time, year-round (12 month) administrative position.

Responsibilities

Student Advising and Career Coaching

• Meet individually with law students and alumni to provide career advising and coaching through all stages of career exploration, job search preparation, and professional development.
• Review and provide feedback on resumes, cover letters, and other application materials, and advise students and alumni on traditional, alternative, and non-traditional legal career paths.
• Prepare students for the job search and interview process by conducting mock interviews, providing specific and constructive feedback, identifying strong candidates for open positions, encouraging applications, and following up after interviews to debrief and strategize next steps.

Student Engagement and Communication

• Maintain regular communication with students to promote engagement with Career Services Office programs, services, resources, and employment opportunities.
• Collaborate with the CSO team to track and monitor student engagement, identify students who may need additional support, and conduct individualized outreach.
• Assist in creating and implementing student communication plans to promote CSO programs, services, deadlines, recruiting opportunities, and professional development requirements.

Programming and Professional Development

• Develop, draft, and deliver career and professional development resources, guides, programs, and skills-based workshops.
• Support and deliver programming related to the Professional Development Graduation Requirement and other student professional development initiatives.
• Serve as a liaison to student organizations to promote CSO services, support career-related programming, and strengthen student engagement.

Employer Outreach and Relationship Management

• Support employer outreach efforts by researching and identifying targeted employers in designated strategic areas and cultivating expanded legal employment opportunities for students and alumni.
• Meet with targeted employers one-on-one, as directed by the Assistant Dean for Career Services, to increase employment opportunities and strengthen full-time, long-term Bar Admission Required and J.D. Advantage employment outcomes at graduation and 10 months after graduation.
• Proactively market the law school, students, and alumni to law firms, corporations, government agencies, the judiciary, public interest organizations, and other potential employers.
• Help ensure employers receive responsive, high-quality service in all interactions with the Career Services Office, including through clear communication, effective follow-up, and improved internal processes.

Recruiting Programs and Career Services Administration

• Collaborate with the CSO team to administer all aspects of recruiting programs, including student and employer communications, interview scheduling, database management, and related administrative responsibilities.
• Assist with broader career services administrative responsibilities, including maintaining accurate records, supporting office initiatives, and contributing to efficient internal processes.

Employment Data Collection and Reporting

• Assist with employment data collection, tracking, and reporting for internal and external purposes.
• Assist with preparing responses to surveys, questionnaires, and employment reports, including reports submitted to the ABA , U.S. News, and NALP .

Professional Development and Office Support

• Participate in professional development training offered by NALP and other organizations to strengthen career advising, coaching, employer relations, and legal recruiting skills.
• Work collaboratively with CSO team members to support office priorities, improve programs and services, and advance employment outcomes for students and alumni.

Required Qualifications

• A minimum of three (3) years of experience in a judicial clerkship, law firm, or other legal work setting (e.g., in-house legal department) as a licensed attorney, or position that otherwise provides experience highly relevant to the duties of the position.
• Demonstrated knowledge and skills relevant to law career services, legal recruiting, career advising, employer relations, or a related field.
• Familiarity with the Southern California legal job market, including the ability to develop employer contacts and translate those relationships into employment opportunities for students and alumni.
• Current knowledge of legal employment trends and best practices in legal recruiting, including traditional and non-traditional legal career paths.
• Ability to support students and alumni in all stages of career exploration, job search preparation, and professional development, including the ability to build rapport and engage in candid, constructive advising conversations.
• Ability to positively represent Chapman University and Chapman University Fowler School of Law and proactively market the law school, students, and alumni to law firms, corporations, government agencies, the judiciary, public interest organizations, and other potential employers.
• Excellent oral and written communication and interpersonal skills, including the ability to interact with, communicate with, and persuade diverse groups and individuals at all levels.
• Strong attention to detail and organizational skills, including the ability to prioritize multiple and competing demands and complete work in a timely manner.
• Demonstrated ability to work independently, exercise good judgment and discretion, maintain confidentiality, and comply with FERPA and other applicable privacy obligations.
• Proven ability to use word processing, spreadsheet, and database software, preferably Microsoft Office Suite applications, and the technical ability to learn and use enterprise software.
• Ability to work occasional evenings and weekends, travel locally to conduct employer outreach in the Southern California legal community, and travel more extensively on occasion, as required by the position.

Desired Qualifications

Special Instructions to Applicants

At Chapman University, we believe collaboration thrives through in-person engagement. This position is fully on campus, and employees work alongside colleagues, faculty, students, and staff each day to support our vibrant university community.

Chapman University is an equal opportunity employer that provides equal employment opportunities to all individuals, regardless of their protected characteristics.

All qualified applicants and employees are encouraged to apply and will receive consideration for employment without regard to race, color, religion, age, sex, sexual orientation, gender identity, gender expression, national origin, ancestry, citizenship status, physical disability, mental disability, medical condition, military and veteran status, marital status, pregnancy, genetic information or any other characteristic protected by state or federal law.

Applicants for Staff and Administrator positions must be currently authorized to work in the United States on a full-time basis.

The offer of employment is contingent upon satisfactory completion and outcomes of a criminal background screening and returning to the Office of Human Resources a signed original acceptance of the Chapman University Agreement to Arbitrate.

Pre-screening Questions

Required fields are indicated with an asterisk (*).

• * Have you earned a JD from an ABA-accredited law school?
  • Yes
  • No
• * How many years experience do you have working in a judicial clerkship or as a licensed attorney at a law firm or other legal work setting.
  • 5+
  • 3 - 5
  • 1 - 3
  • None

Required Documents

• Resume
• Cover Letter

Optional Documents

• Letter of Recommendation 1
• Letter of Recommendation 2
• Letter of Recommendation 3

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The offer of employment is contingent upon satisfactory completion and outcomes of a criminal background screening, and returning to the Office of Human Resources a signed original acceptance of the Chapman University Agreement to Arbitrate.