Director, Public Service Programs

National Legal Aid & Defender Association; Charlottesville (VA); On-site; USD 90,000 - 120,000; Full time

Job summary

University of Virginia School of Law seeks to hire a Director of Public Service within the Mortimer Caplin Public Service Center. The role focuses on individualized counseling to students and graduates on public service searches, outreach to employers, and developing resources and programming.

The Director will collaborate with PSC staff, the Office of Private Practice, and the Office of Judicial Clerkships to advance public service careers and oversee related fellowship programs and funding

Qualifications

• Experience counseling or advising students on career planning.
• Strong communication and interpersonal skills.
• Commitment to public service and legal career development.

Responsibilities

• Provide highly individualized counseling to students and graduates on public service career searches.
• Develop resources, programming, and outreach in collaboration with PSC staff.
• Support fellowship and externship opportunities and faculty partnerships.

Job description

University of Virginia School of Law seeks to hire a Director of Public Service within the Mortimer Caplin Public Service Center. The role focuses on individualized counseling to students and graduates on public service searches, outreach to employers, and developing resources and programming.

The Director will collaborate with PSC staff, the Office of Private Practice, and the Office of Judicial Clerkships to advance public service careers and oversee related fellowship programs and funding