Legal Career Specialist, Career Development Office (James E. Rogers College of Law) (Multiple)

Please Note: This posting has been updated to reflect two vacancies.

The University of Arizona James E. Rogers College of Law invites you to apply to the position of Legal Career Specialist, Career Development Office (CDO).

The CDO is one of the largest student services offices at the Law College, providing important career and professional development training, programs, and advising for Arizona Law's students and alumni. The primary responsibility of the Legal Career Specialist is to advise law students on their career development and professional development. The position will work closely with the CDO advising team and other departments at the Law College to achieve the CDO’s goals for student employment outcomes. The position will support planning and execution of the Arizona Law's structured recruiting programs and optimize core technologies and systems to support the CDO advising team.

The James E. Rogers College of Law prepares practice-ready lawyers and leaders through rigorous legal education, innovative programs, an emphasis on experiential training, and community engagement. Our faculty are dedicated educators and scholars whose research advances understanding of law and policy in Arizona, nationally, and globally. We serve the public by advancing justice, expanding access to legal services, and preparing graduates for roles in law, government, business, and public service. Our work blends tradition with innovation to meet the evolving needs of students and society.

Visa sponsorship is not available for this position.

Outstanding U of A benefits include health, dental, and vision insurance plans; life insurance and disability programs; paid vacation, sick leave, and holidays; U of A/ASU/NAU tuition reduction for the employee and qualified family members; retirement plans; access to U of A recreation and cultural activities; and more!

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Student & Alumni Career Counseling

• Provide individual career advising to law students and alumni to assist them in achieving short- and long-term career goals.
• Provide counseling on career path exploration, job search strategies, and professional development drawing on the incumbent's area(s) of expertise (e.g. private practice, public interest, government, judicial clerkships, and JD advantage opportunities). Advising will incorporate knowledge of the legal employment market and will require knowledge and experience in legal practice areas, staying on top of new trends, and resources available to law students.
• Review student materials, conduct mock interviews, and collect data on summer and post-graduate employment.
• Develop and deliver educational programming to students. Assist other Law College departments in their efforts to recruit, retain, and provide value to prospective and current students.

Structured Recruiting Programs & Events

• Support planning and execution of Arizona Law structured recruiting events, including interview programs, career and professional development programming, and related events.
• Partner with CDO advisors and CDO student workers to connect with the Arizona Law student body and deliver programming of interest to the law student population.

Career Office Technologies, Services, & Resources

• Identify gaps in existing career office services and resources and propose and develop systems and resources to fill those gaps.
• Leverage core career office technologies to communicate regularly with student, alumni, and employer audiences, including regular CDO communications.
• Work with Law College departments, including Admissions, Alumni & Development, and Global, to understand the departments goals and align CDO's work to advance those goals.

Knowledge, Skills and Abilities

• Excellent written, verbal, interpersonal, and public speaking skills, including relaying concise and accurate information to stakeholders.
• Knowledge and expertise in the legal job market and the law school experience.
• Excellent time management skills and attention to detail.
• Excellent event management skills. 
• Dedication to following through on commitments and following up with collaborators.
• Ability to keep protected information confidential.
• Ability to optimize use of technology common in law school settings, including 12Twenty, FloRecruit, Trellis, Qualtrics, and others.
• Ability to interact with students and colleagues in a sensitive and empathetic manner.

This job posting reflects the general nature and level of work expected of the selected candidate(s). It is not intended to be an exhaustive list of all duties and responsibilities. The institution reserves the right to amend or update this description as organizational priorities and institutional needs evolve.

• Bachelor's degree or equivalent advanced learning attained through professional level experience required.
• Minimum of 5 years of relevant work experience, or equivalent combination of education and work experience.

• Juris Doctor degree from ABA Accredited law school.
• Five (5) years of experience in legal practice and/or higher education.
• Experience with the legal job market and law school curriculum/administration.