Director for Law Firms

University of Colorado System; Allenspark (CO); Hybrid; USD 68,000 - 88,000; Full time

Benefits offered by this job

Relocation assistance

Tuition assistance

Transit/ECO pass

Job summary

University of Colorado Boulder’s Career Development Office (CDO) at the Law School seeks a Director for Law Firms to lead outreach to employers, counsel students, and coordinate firm-related programs. This role concentrates on connecting students and alumni with law-firm opportunities and guiding them through the interview process.

The position offers a hybrid work model with in-person requirements during academic year and summer, and a competitive salary range.

Qualifications

• Excellent verbal and written communication skills.
• Ability to motivate and prepare students for the job search and advising.
• Experience counseling and marketing law students/lawyers.

Responsibilities

• Direct Law Firm Program Administration and manage SERP-related events.
• Provide strategic one-on-one and group career advising to students/alumni.
• Lead employer outreach and build professional relationships with law firms.
• Collect and report employment statistics and support career-related surveys.

Skills

Communication skills

Project management

Networking

Education

Juris Doctorate

Job description

Job Summary

The Career Development Office (CDO) for the University of ColoradoLaw School welcomes applications for the Director for Law Firmsposition! The CDO serves as the center of law student and lawalumni career-related activity. The primary purpose of the officeis to facilitate employment of law students in an ever-evolving jobmarket. Additionally, the office educates students about thebreadth of career opportunities for which a law degree preparesstudents and the most successful strategies for pursuing suchopportunities. CDO supports the strategic career development ofstudents and alumni through counseling, workshops and programs, andby enhancing the reputation of Colorado Law and itsstudents.

The primary duties and responsibilities of the Director are tosupport students and alumni in finding employment and helpemployers find the right match among our students and alumni. TheDirector takes the lead in pursuing law firm opportunities and, inconsultation with the Assistant Dean, in outreach to law firms.Working with others in the CDO, the Director provides comprehensivecareer counseling to Colorado Law students and alumni with aspecial focus on those interested in law firm opportunities. TheDirector is responsible for an assigned number of students andadvises students and alumni regarding careers in all legal andnon-legal settings when appropriate for the needs of individualstudents or alumni.

CU is an Equal Opportunity Employer and complies with allapplicable federal, state, and local laws governingnondiscrimination in employment. We are committed to creating aworkplace where all individuals are treated with respect anddignity, and we encourage individuals from all backgrounds toapply, including protected veterans and individuals withdisabilities.

Who We Are

At the Colorado Law School ,we are an engaged, diverse, and welcoming community of students,staff, faculty, and alumni who help one another succeed. Ourselective admissions process keeps our student body small, enablingour faculty, staff, alumni, and community to invest deeply in eachstudent’s success. Because we take our responsibility to educateand train future lawyers very seriously, our curriculum, researchcenters, and experiential learning opportunities are crafted toprepare students for success in today’s changing legalenvironment.

What Your Key Responsibilities Will Be

Law Firm Program Administration

• Manage all aspects of in-person events related to the SummerEmployment Recruiting Process (SERP).
• Manage all in-person events related to the Pledge to Diversity(PTD) 1L Summer Employment Program, including supervising the PTDMock Interview Program and PTD Student Liaisons.
• Develop, schedule and facilitate career-development-relatedprograms, workshops and networking receptions; stay abreast ofdevelopments in the current legal employment market and the legalprofession.
• Assist students with their application materials andpreparation for interviews and provide support and counselingthroughout the law firm interview and selection process.

Career Counseling

• Provide strategic one-on-one and group career advising andassistance to students/alumni; create action plans with studentsand follow up with students, as needed.
• Work with individual students to develop job search strategies;conduct mock interviews; review and critique resumes and coverletters.
• Help students develop a professional portfolio through exposureto different practice areas, work environments and developingfirst-hand experience.
• Work with students to develop and highlight competenciesincluding professional skills in communication, project management,creative problem solving, and interpersonal skills.
• Assist with professional development; provide guidance onbuilding connections and networking through individual counselingsessions and creating professional development specific programsfor 1Ls.

Employer Outreach

• Conduct ongoing employer outreach and establish strongprofessional relationships with employers.
• As directed by the Assistant Dean, assist students inidentifying and contacting law firms of all sizes, with a focus onsmall/mid- sized law firms for internship and post-grad jobopportunities outside of SERP, through the Small to Mid-Size FirmExpo and through maintenance of the Small to Mid-Size Law FirmDirectories.
• Promote students to employers and provide students withcontacts for formal and informational interviews.
• Solicit job opportunities for postings on CDOnline fromemployers and, as often as possible, match students andemployers.

Data Collection and Projects

• Actively participate in contacting recent graduates to compileand report graduate employment statistics.
• Work with the Assistant Dean and other staff to completecareer-related surveys for the American Bar Association, U.S. News& World Report, the Princeton Review, and NALP.
• Maintain information regarding the current employment status ofstudents.
• Respond to inquiries from prospective students as requested bythe Admissions Office.
• Assume additional responsibilities as needed, such as providingassistance to office colleagues in their primary responsibilities,and assisting with maintaining the online database of employmentopportunities.

What You Should Know

• This role has an anticipated work schedule of Monday – Fridayduring regular business hours. Some evening and weekend hours maybe required for events.
• This position has the option to work in a hybrid work modality,with 3 days a week required to be in-person during the academicyear, and 2 days per week required to be in-person during thesummer.

What We Can Offer

• The salary range is $68,000 - $88,000 annually, depending onqualifications. Relocation assistance is available within department guidelines.
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Benefits

At the University of Colorado Boulder , we arecommitted to supporting the holistic health and well-being of ouremployees. Our comprehensive benefits package includes medical,dental, and retirement plans; generous paid time off; tuitionassistance for you and your dependents; and an ECO Pass for localtransit. As one of Boulder County’s largest employers, CU Boulderoffers an inspiring academic community and access to world-classoutdoor recreation. In fact, CU Boulder has been named one ofForbes' America's BestLarge Employers , ranking #4 among large employers in Coloradoand #28 among universities nationwide. Explore additional perks and programs through the CU Advantage program.

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What We Require

• Juris Doctorate. An equivalent combination of education andexperience may substitute for the degree on a year-for-yearbasis.
• One year of experience in legal practice, career counseling, orrelated work.

What You Will Need

• Excellent verbal and written communication skills, and provenorganizational skills.
• Ability to motivate and prepare students for the job search,including encouraging purposeful career planning, and promotingstudents to potential employers.
• Ability to work independently and with numerous diverseconstituencies.
• History of, and enthusiasm for, working well with others tohelp students find jobs. Excellent interpersonal, careercounseling, and programming skills.
• Must be thorough, good with follow-through, and able to managemultiple projects in a fast-paced work environment.
• Demonstrated maturity, energy, initiative, professionalism,positive attitude, and an understanding of the critical importanceof confidentiality.
• Able to be energetic and take a creative approach toidentifying employment options available to students and alumni,and to be enthusiastic about facilitating individual introductionsof students to potential employers.
• Ability to be creative, supportive, and thoughtful inproblem-solving while considering varied perspectives.
• Ability to promote a welcoming environment which reflects thebroad diversity and backgrounds represented by law school students,faculty, staff, and community members.

What We Would Like You to Have

• Experience counseling and marketing law students and/orlawyers.
• Experience creating effective job search strategies for lawstudents in the current job market.
• Experience with web-based legal career research systems, socialmedia, and ways of using technology to be as efficient andeffective as possible.
• A network of connections in Colorado and elsewhere that can be accessed to assist students in finding employment.