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Assistant Director, Law Career Services

United Statesfull_timeVerifiedPosted 10 Jul 2026

💰 $84,870/yr($75,000/yr – $84,870/yr)

About the role

Position Information

Position Title Assistant Director, Law Career Services Position Type Regular Job Number SA80924 Full or Part Time full-time 40 hours weekly Fair Labor Standard Act Classification Exempt Anticipated Pay Range $75,000-$84,870 Pay Range Information

Chapman University is required to provide a reasonable estimate of the compensation range for this position. This range takes into account a variety of factors that are considered in making compensation decisions, including experience, skills, knowledge, abilities, education, licensure and certifications, and other business and organizational needs. Salary offers are determined based on the final candidate’s qualifications and experience, as well as internal equity and other internal factors. The anticipated pay range is not a promise of a particular wage.

Position Summary Information

Job Description Summary

The Assistant Director of Law Career Services serves as an integral part of the Career Services Office (CSO) under the supervision of the Assistant Dean for Career Services. The CSO is responsible for providing a full suite of personalized services to law students and alumni, helping them create, execute, and meet career goals and objectives. The Assistant Director will work closely with the Assistant Dean to implement strategies for career advising, employer outreach, and programming services for law students and alumni. Candidates eager to join a dedicated CSO team and provide personalized guidance to our students are encouraged to apply. This position is a full-time, year-round (12 month) administrative position.

Responsibilities

Student Advising and Career Coaching

Meet individually with law students and alumni to provide career advising and coaching through all stages of career exploration, job search preparation, and professional development.
Review and provide feedback on resumes, cover letters, and other application materials, and advise students and alumni on traditional, alternative, and non-traditional legal career paths.
Prepare students for the job search and interview process by conducting mock interviews, providing specific and constructive feedback, identifying strong candidates for open positions, encouraging applications, and following up after interviews to debrief and strategize next steps.

Student Engagement and Communication

Maintain regular communication with students to promote engagement with Career Services Office programs, services, resources, and employment opportunities.
Collaborate with the CSO team to track and monitor student engagement, identify students who may need additional support, and conduct individualized outreach.
Assist in creating and implementing student communication plans to promote CSO programs, services, deadlines, recruiting opportunities, and professional development requirements.

Programming and Professional Development

Develop, draft, and deliver career and professional development resources, guides, programs, and skills-based workshops.
Support and deliver programming related to the Professional Development Graduation Requirement and other student professional development initiatives.
Serve as a liaison to student organizations to promote CSO services, support career-related programming, and strengthen student engagement.

Employer Outreach and Relationship Management

Support employer outreach efforts by researching and identifying targeted employers in designated strategic areas and cultivating expanded legal employment opportunities for students and alumni.
Meet with targeted employers one-on-one, as directed by the Assistant Dean for Career Services, to increase employment opportunities and strengthen full-time, long-term Bar Admission Required and J.D. Advantage employment outcomes at graduation and 10 months after graduation.
Proactively market the law school, students, and alumni to law firms, corporations, government agencies, the judiciary, public interest organizations, and other potential employers.
Help ensure employers receive responsive, high-quality service in all interactions with the Career Services Office, including through clear communication, effective follow-up, and improved internal processes.

Recruiting Programs and Career Services Administration