Title: Assistant Director of Career Development (Law School)

Department: Career Development Office (Law School)

Campus: Queens

2 positions available



Job Description:

St. John's University School of Law is seeking a candidate for the position of Assistant Director of Career Development. The Career Development Office at St. John's provides proactive, student-centered placement services to J.D. and LL.M. students and alumni. Professional staff members are assigned a mix of 1Ls, 2Ls, 3Ls, and recent graduates.

Responsibilities:

• Help assigned students discover their areas of interest and obtain summer and permanent employment positions that meet students' goals. In recognition of the interrelationship between academic advising, the curriculum, externships, and clinics, members of the Career Development Office liaise with faculty, alumni, and administrators on a regular basis.
• Meet with students on a regular basis, communicating opportunities and advice in-person, by phone, and by e-mail. Assist students with job search strategies, application documents, interview skills and their professional development. Develop programs, services, and materials that will assist students and alumni in developing effective job search strategies.
• Other duties as assigned.

Qualifications:

• Superior interpersonal, writing and administrative; skills; knowledge of the legal profession.
• A Juris Doctor degree is preferred.
• Career counseling or legal recruiting experience preferred.
• A background in criminal law, particularly prosecution is desirable.
• 3 or more years' professional experience required.

St. John's offers a competitive compensation program which is commensurate with your qualifications, experience, and contingent upon the departmental budget. We also offer an extremely comprehensive benefits program to meet the diverse needs of our workforce. Along with exceptional benefits such as medical, dental, life insurance, long term disability insurance, tuition remission, generous 403(b) employer contribution, employee assistance program, and liberal paid time off policies, faculty and staff can also enjoy St. John's performing arts, libraries, bookstores, dining facilities, campus recreation and sporting events.

I understand that any offer of employment is subject to receipt by St. John's University of satisfactory references, verification of employment and education.

St. John's University is an Equal Opportunity Employer and encourages applications from women and minorities. All qualified applicants will receive consideration without regard to race, color, religion, sex, sexual orientation, gender identity, national or ethnic origin, age, status as an individual with a disability, protected veteran status, or any other characteristic protected by law.



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