University of Arizona
Legal Career Specialist, Career Development Office
University of Arizona, Tucson, Arizona, United States, 85718
Legal Career Specialist, Career Development Office
Posting Number:
req20500Department:
Law AdministrationLocation:
Main Campus, Tucson, AZ USAPosition Highlights:
The University of Arizona James E. Rogers College of Law seeks applicants for 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.Outstanding UA benefits include health, dental, and vision insurance plans; life insurance and disability programs; paid vacation, sick leave, and holidays; UA/ASU/NAU tuition reduction for the employee and qualified family members; retirement plans; access to UA recreation and cultural activities; and more!The University of Arizona has been recognized for our innovative work-life programs. For more information about working at the University of Arizona and relocations services, please
click here .Duties & Responsibilities
Student & Alumni Career CounselingProvide 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 & EventsSupport 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, & ResourcesIdentify 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 AbilitiesKnowledge and expertise in the legal job market and the law school experience.Ability to interact with students and colleagues in a sensitive and empathetic manner.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.Knowledge and expertise on legal job market and law school curriculum/administration.Minimum Qualifications
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.Preferred Qualifications
FLSA
ExemptFull Time/Part Time
Full TimeContact Information for Candidates
Leah WonAssistant Dean for Career Developmentleahwon@arizona.eduOpen Date
9/13/2024Open Until Filled
YesDocuments Needed to Apply
Resume and Cover Letter
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Posting Number:
req20500Department:
Law AdministrationLocation:
Main Campus, Tucson, AZ USAPosition Highlights:
The University of Arizona James E. Rogers College of Law seeks applicants for 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.Outstanding UA benefits include health, dental, and vision insurance plans; life insurance and disability programs; paid vacation, sick leave, and holidays; UA/ASU/NAU tuition reduction for the employee and qualified family members; retirement plans; access to UA recreation and cultural activities; and more!The University of Arizona has been recognized for our innovative work-life programs. For more information about working at the University of Arizona and relocations services, please
click here .Duties & Responsibilities
Student & Alumni Career CounselingProvide 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 & EventsSupport 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, & ResourcesIdentify 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 AbilitiesKnowledge and expertise in the legal job market and the law school experience.Ability to interact with students and colleagues in a sensitive and empathetic manner.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.Knowledge and expertise on legal job market and law school curriculum/administration.Minimum Qualifications
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.Preferred Qualifications
FLSA
ExemptFull Time/Part Time
Full TimeContact Information for Candidates
Leah WonAssistant Dean for Career Developmentleahwon@arizona.eduOpen Date
9/13/2024Open Until Filled
YesDocuments Needed to Apply
Resume and Cover Letter
#J-18808-Ljbffr