Located in the heart of downtown Charleston, South Carolina, Charleston School of Law was founded with the motto, Pro Bono Populi. Through a commitment to experiential learning and public service, Charleston Law has consistently achieved its objective to deliver exceptional legal education and prepare graduates to provide legal services "for the good of people."
As an integral part of that commitment, the Department of Career Services exists to facilitate and maximize student professional identity development through direct advising and coaching, exposure to employment opportunities for students and graduates, promoting excellence in all aspects of the legal hiring process, helping students develop distinct networking skills, and establishing ongoing mentoring relationships with faculty members, practitioners, and alumni.
To assist in achieving our objectives, Charleston Law seeks applicants for the full-time position of Assistant Director of Career Services. The ideal candidate will work successfully on individual projects and assist in leading the career services team, is an excellent communicator, is detail-oriented, is very organized, enjoys working with students and is comfortable pursuing and establishing fruitful relationships with alumni and prospective legal employers.
Working with Students
- Provide one-on-one career development counseling services for students and alumni including reviewing/editing resumes, cover letters, and other job application documents; preparing students for legal job interviews; and providing targeted advice on career choices and professionalism.
- Develop, coordinate, and deliver career-related programming including the On-Campus Interview, Resume Collect, Law Links, and Mock Interview Programs, the fall and spring Career Series, annual Speed Networking and Solo Practice Seminar events, workshops for summer job experiences, and the on-campus Fall Career Fair.
- Coordinate the gathering and reporting of employment information for use in annual ABA and NALP reporting, including communicating with recent graduates to acquire relevant graduate employment information, and compiling and reviewing data.
Working with Attorneys, Judges, Alumni, and other Law Schools
- Develop, coordinate, and manage regular employer outreach and relationship development with the assistance of the team to support career-related programming and aid students in growing their own professional networks.
- Cultivate and maintain strong relationships with attorneys, judges, law firms, agencies, organizations, and legal employers to increase meaningful job opportunities for current students and graduates.
- Work with the Career Services team to facilitate Reciprocity requests from Charleston School of Law students and students from other law schools.
Work Interactions
- Report directly to the Assistant Dean of Career Services.
- Collaborate with the Assistant Director of Career Services and Career Development Coordinator.
- Work closely with Assistant Dean, Assistant Director of Career Services, Director of Public Service and Pro Bono, Director of Externships, Career Development Coordinator and Student Affairs Specialist to develop student development and support resources and programming.
Qualifications
- Juris Doctor degree is required.
- Experience in the practice of law, higher education, student interaction/counseling, teaching, sales, or a related field is required.
- Demonstrated track record of working successfully within a team is essential.
Other Skills
- Excellent written and oral communication skills.
- Comfortable speaking to groups and reaching out to develop new relationships.
- Ability to manage projects with minimal supervision.
- Ability to handle projects individually and as part of a team, including providing leadership of a team.
- Proficiency working within computer-based programs including Microsoft Office 365, Adobe Pro, and willingness to master and maintain internal digital program for job postings and departmental resources.
- Ability to counsel students regarding preparation of professional job-related documents.
- Organizational skills, time management, attention to detail and commitment to confidentiality are essential.
- Ability to multi-task is a necessity.
- Ability to navigate complex problems, think creatively, and offer strategic solutions.
- Flexibility and commitment to periodically work long hours and/or irregular hours, especially in August, September, and May.
