Career Services Law Student Assistant

Lewis & Clark College; Portland (OR); On-site; USD 21,000 - 29,000; Part time

Job summary

Lewis & Clark College's Career Services - Law Students is seeking a student assistant to support daily operations, event coordination, and communications, contributing to a professional office environment.

This federal work-study role offers practical exposure to career development operations in a university setting, with shifts 9:00 AM–5:00 PM, Monday–Thursday, and pay of $18 per hour. Applicants must be enrolled and eligible for Federal Work-Study or LC Work-Study in order to apply.

Qualifications

• Federal work study is required.
• Friendly, welcoming attitude and ability to work independently.
• Excellent attention-to-detail, follow-through, customer service, and professionalism.
• Ability to work quickly without errors.
• Strong organizational, communication, and administrative skills.

Responsibilities

• Assist with event coordination and workshops.
• Maintain career resources and manage communications.
• Provide frontline support to students and employers.
• Review and approve job postings; front desk coverage.

Skills

Communication skills

Organizational skills

Administrative skills

Attention to detail

Customer service

Professionalism

Tools

Microsoft Office

Workday

Job description

WHO WOULD I REPORT TO?

Career Services - Law Students

WHAT DEPARTMENT IS THIS IN?

5450 Lewis & Clark Work Study, Career Services - Law

WHEN DOES THIS POSITION BEGIN (AND END, IF APPLICABLE?)

2026-09-14 - 2027-04-16

JOB PURPOSE

The Law School Career Services Office provides comprehensive career development support to students through individual advising, programming, employer engagement, and resource management, operating as a collaborative team dedicated to connecting students with meaningful professional opportunities. This work study position plays a vital role in supporting the department's daily operations by assisting with event coordination, maintaining career resources, managing communications, and providing frontline support to students and employers. This role offers valuable experience in higher education administration, event management, professional communications, and client services; skills that are highly transferable and will strengthen the student's resume and knowledge of legal career paths while providing practical insights into career development operations.

DUTIES AND RESPONSIBILITIES

• The student assistant will help ensure smooth operations of career fairs, review and approve job postings, perform administrative assignments related to programming and workshops.
• Other duties as assigned may include resource development, front desk coverage, creating promotional event flyers, posting internships and jobs, answering phone calls and addressing communications with members of the public where appropriate.

SCHEDULE

• Work shifts available between 9:00 AM - 5:00 PM, Mondays - Thursdays
• Student must be able to work 8 hours hours per week, Mondays - Thursdays

RATE OF PAY

• $18.00 / hour

WORK STUDY REQUIREMENT

• Federal work study required

OTHER REQUIREMENTS

• A friendly, welcoming attitude
• Ability to work independently
• Excellent attention-to-detail, follow-through, customer service, and professionalism
• Ability to work quickly without errors
• Strong organizational, communication, and administrative skills

When working in Career Services, employees must dress in business casual attire.

PREFERENCES

• A reliable, flexible, patient person who is a quick learner with good judgment, leadership skills, and has strong interpersonal skills
• Work experience in an office setting is a plus
• Experience in drafting and editing also a plus

Career Readiness Competencies Developed in This Role Include:

• Communication: Clearly and effectively exchange information with others through written, verbal, and non-verbal methods.
• Teamwork: Collaborate effectively with others, valuing diverse perspectives and contributing to shared goals.
• Professionalism: Demonstrate responsibility, dependability, and ethical behavior in the workplace.

Lewis & Clark College adheres to a nondiscriminatory policy with respect to educational programs, activities, employment, and admission. We do not discriminate on the basis of actual or perceived race, color, sex, religion, age, marital status, national origin, the presence of any physical or sensory disability, veteran status, sexual orientation, gender identity, gender expression, or any other basis prohibited by applicable federal, state, and local laws. The Associate Vice President of Human Resources has been designated to handle inquiries regarding employment- and disability-related non-discrimination policies. Title IX inquiries may be directed to the Title IX coordinator or deputy Title IX coordinators. (https://www.lclark.edu/about/title_ix_compliance) Reasonable Accommodation Federal law requires employers to provide reasonable accommodation to qualified individuals with disabilities. Please tell us if you require a reasonable accommodation to apply for a job or to perform your job. Examples of reasonable accommodation include making a change to the application process or work procedures, providing documents in an alternate format, using a sign language interpreter, or using specialized equipment.

Eligibility to Work In order to comply with US Homeland Security Department regulations, all employees must complete an I-9 form in Workday prior to or no later than the first day of work and bring originals (no photocopies) of their supporting documentation to Human Resources no later than the 3rd business day of employment. Failure to have a completed I-9 form on file with the College will result in immediate termination of employment.

At Lewis & Clark College, we’re excited to offer a variety of student positions tailored for our current students! Most of these opportunities are available exclusively to those with a Federal Work-Study (FWS) or Lewis & Clark Work-Study (LCWS) award included in their financial aid package. If you have an FWS award, you’re welcome to apply for any jobs posted. If you have an LCWS award, you can apply for both Lewis & Clark positions and non-work-study roles. For our non-work-study students, there are also great opportunities available—just look for the jobs that specify they don't require work-study eligibility. Remember, all student positions require you to be currently enrolled, so make sure you check each posting for specific details! Student work not only helps you earn money but also equips you with valuable skills and experiences that can enhance your resume and support your future career goals. Whether you're gaining hands-on experience in your field of study or developing essential soft skills, these positions are stepping stones to your professional journey. If you’re interested in agency or off-campus work-study opportunities, those options are also available to eligible students. We can’t wait to see you thrive in these positions! We are located at 615 S. Palatine Hill Road, Portland, OR 97219.