Assistant Director of Career Services

Special Instructions to Applicants

Please include a cover letter with application submission.

Position Summary

The UCLA School of Law, located in Los Angeles, California, is one of the top-ranked law schools in the United States. Founded in 1949, it has built a reputation for academic excellence, diversity, and innovation in legal education. The school offers a wide range of programs, including Juris Doctor (JD), Master of Laws (LLM), and Doctor of Juridical Science (SJD) degrees, MLS (Mater of Legal Studies), as well as joint degree programs in collaboration with other UCLA departments. UCLA Law provides a rich environment for aspiring lawyers to develop their skills, pursue their passions, and make a positive impact on society.

Qualifications

• Experience counseling students individually and in group situations regarding types of careers available within the legal profession.
• Experience assisting students and alumni in developing appropriate job search skills and strategies to achieve their employment goals.
• Experience analyzing and organizing information.
• Knowledge of career opportunities in the legal community, including substantive areas of practice and market trends.
• Ability to understand and communicate the non-traditional uses of the Juris Doctor degree.
• Skill in employing excellent marketing skills to place law students and alumni with appropriate firms.
• Ability to set priorities which accurately reflect the relative importance of goals and job responsibilities and adjust the priorities as needed.
• Oral communications skills to communicate effectively and diplomatically with students, alumni, faculty, legal employment community, administration and staff.
• Listening and communication skills to establish rapport, gain trust, motivate others, and stimulate people to effective action.
• Writing skills to prepare and present professional workshops, panels, presentations, handbooks, handouts, articles and newsletters.
• Attention to detail.

Education, Licenses, Certifications & Personal Affiliations

• Bachelor's Degree in related areas and/or equivalent combination of education and experience/training (Required)
• Juris Doctor (JD) Degree (Preferred)

Special Conditions for Employment

• Background Check: Continued employment is contingent upon the completion of a satisfactory background investigation.
• Live Scan Background Check: A Live Scan background check must be completed prior to the start of employment.
• Age Requirement: Candidate(s) must be 18 years or older to be eligible to be hired.
• Ability to work during peak seasons of activity with frequent interruptions and distractions and emotional tensions of law students and interviewers. (Required)
• Evening and/or weekend work. (Required)
• Limited time off during peak season. (Required)
• Occasional attendance at offsite conferences and meetings. (Required)

Schedule

Monday - Friday | 8:30 AM- 5:30 PM with some evening events