Hybrid Career Opportunities & Alumni Programs Specialist

DLA Piper; San Diego (CA); Hybrid; USD 50,000 - 68,000; Full time

Benefits offered by this job

Medical insurance

Dental insurance

401(k)

Job summary

DLA Piper is seeking a Career Opportunities & Alumni Coordinator to support the firm’s program and collaborate across Marketing, Communications, Business Development, Talent Development, and leadership teams.

The role includes managing the external career opportunities platform, coordinating alumni engagement, maintaining data, and supporting workflows that connect the firm’s network. It offers a hybrid work arrangement.

Qualifications

• Minimum 2 years of experience in a law firm, professional services firm, or similar environment; career development/alumni relations preferred.
• Candidates should demonstrate strong writing, editing, and data management capabilities.
• Proficiency with Microsoft Office 365 (Word/Excel/PowerPoint) and basic HTML skills is preferred.

Responsibilities

• Maintain and update candidate databases and activity records.
• Coordinate alumni engagement programs and events.
• Assist with communications, newsletters, and platform content for Career Opportunities & Alumni.

Skills

Multitasking

Written communication

Editing

Proofreading

Microsoft Office 365

HTML basics

AI tools

Attention to detail

Project coordination

Education

Associate's Degree

Bachelor’s Degree

Tools

Fusion intranet

Newsletter tooling

Job description

DLA Piper is seeking a Career Opportunities & Alumni Coordinator to support the firm’s program and collaborate across Marketing, Communications, Business Development, Talent Development, and leadership teams.

The role includes managing the external career opportunities platform, coordinating alumni engagement, maintaining data, and supporting workflows that connect the firm’s network. It offers a hybrid work arrangement.