Private Sector Law Career Development Lead

UCI; Irvine (CA); On-site; USD 77,000 - 86,000; Full time

Benefits offered by this job

Medical insurance

Retirement savings plans

Sick and vacation time

Discounts and perks

Job summary

UCI is hiring an Assistant/Associate Director for Career Development to provide tailored career counseling to J.D. students. The role involves networking with the private sector legal community to enhance employment opportunities for students.

Candidates should possess a Juris Doctor degree and have prior experience in private sector legal practice. Benefits include medical insurance and retirement savings plans, and the salary range is $77,000- $86,000 annually.

Qualifications

• Creative and forward-looking approach to career development.
• Advanced knowledge of counseling processes and job search techniques.
• Extensive professional network of practicing attorneys.
• Ability to design and modify applications to meet program needs.
• Strong understanding of employment trends in the legal market.

Responsibilities

• Provide expert career counseling to UCI Law’s J.D. students.
• Establish and cultivate relationships in the private sector legal community.
• Formulate recruiting strategies for on-campus interviews.
• Contribute to leadership in legal recruitment associations.
• Conduct research on job market trends.

Skills

Career counseling techniques

Strong communication skills

Networking

Problem identification

Organizational skills

Cultural competency

Education

Juris Doctor degree

Job description

UCI is hiring an Assistant/Associate Director for Career Development to provide tailored career counseling to J.D. students. The role involves networking with the private sector legal community to enhance employment opportunities for students.

Candidates should possess a Juris Doctor degree and have prior experience in private sector legal practice. Benefits include medical insurance and retirement savings plans, and the salary range is $77,000- $86,000 annually.