Law Career Advisor & Placement Coordinator

University of Texas at Austin; United States; On-site; USD 81,000 - 99,000; Full time

Job summary

University of Texas at Austin's School of Law seeks a Career Counselor and Placement Coordinator to advise students and recent graduates on legal career paths, from law firm to in-house and JD Advantage roles.

You will build relationships with students, alumni, faculty, and employers, design workshops, publish career resources, and represent the office at conferences and events, supporting a high-volume program with a service-oriented approach.

Qualifications

• Bachelor’s degree required; experience with legal employers or law schools preferred.
• Strong computer proficiency and demonstrated written communication skills.
• Professional demeanor with strong interpersonal effectiveness.

Responsibilities

• Deliver individualized career advising services to students and recent graduates, including 1:1 sessions, material reviews, mock interviews, and tailored resources.
• Build and maintain connections with students, alumni, faculty, administrators, and legal employers to foster a robust network.
• Design, coordinate, and present career-related programming and workshops; publish career resources and materials.
• Represent the Career Services Office and the School of Law at professional conferences, employer meetings, and campus events.
• Perform additional related duties as assigned.

Skills

Strong computer proficiency

Exceptional writing and communication

Professional demeanor and Interperson

Education

Bachelor's degree

JD degree

Job description

University of Texas at Austin's School of Law seeks a Career Counselor and Placement Coordinator to advise students and recent graduates on legal career paths, from law firm to in-house and JD Advantage roles.

You will build relationships with students, alumni, faculty, and employers, design workshops, publish career resources, and represent the office at conferences and events, supporting a high-volume program with a service-oriented approach.