Director, Public Interest and Service

Proposed minimum salary: Commensurate with experience. This role is located on-site in Fort Worth, Texas.

About the Role

The Texas A&M School of Law is seeking a dedicated Director of Public Interest and Service. In this role, the director provides comprehensive career guidance to students and alumni pursuing public interest, judicial clerkships, and government positions, offering structured support throughout the application and interview process. They design and deliver professional development programs that illuminate key pathways in public service and enhance students’ readiness for competitive opportunities. The position requires ongoing engagement with judges, government agencies, and public interest employers to strengthen recruitment pipelines and expand institutional partnerships.

The director meets regularly with students across all class years, offering tailored, high-level advising informed by industry knowledge and evolving hiring practices. They also oversee the collection, analysis, and submission of employment and internship data to national organizations, ensuring accuracy and compliance. Through thoughtful leadership and collaboration, the director advances the school’s public-service mission and enhances outcomes for students entering these fields.

Responsibilities

• Create an integrated program of career advising and development for students interested in internships and postgraduate jobs in public interest, judicial clerkships, and government employment.
• Counsel and assist students and law school graduates on all facets of their career searches, including educational programming, career training seminars, and resources.
• Develop and implement employer outreach and recruitment strategies, including seeking funding for programs that promote the mission.
• Provide career counseling to 1Ls, 2Ls, 3Ls, LLM students, and alumni on all types of employment and aspects of the job search, including reviewing resumes, cover letters, job applications, and conducting mock interviews.
• Gather and report data on internships and graduate employment for submission to the National Association for Law Placement, the American Bar Association, and US News & World Report.

Requirements

• Bachelor’s degree in an applicable field or equivalent combination of education and experience.
• Ten years of related experience.
• Valid Class C Driver’s License or ability to obtain one within 30 days.

Preferred Qualifications

• Experience in legal recruitment, law practice or legal education, higher education administration, mentoring attorneys or law students, or participating in the hiring and recruitment of attorneys or law students.
• Three years of experience working in a public interest/service law practice plus three years in any combination of legal practice (private sector, public interest/service, or judicial clerkship).
• J.D. from an ABA-accredited law school.
• State bar license.
• Active membership in federal, state, and local bar associations.

Skills

• Knowledge of word processing, spreadsheet, and database applications.
• Ability to multitask and work cooperatively with others.
• Ability to communicate clearly and effectively to ensure understanding.

Benefits

• Health, dental, vision, life, and long-term disability insurance with Texas A&M contributing to employee health and basic life premiums.
• 12-15 days of annual paid holidays.
• Up to eight hours of paid sick leave and at least eight hours of paid vacation each month.
• Automatic enrollment in the Teacher Retirement System of Texas.
• Free exercise programs and release time for wellness activities.
• Access to free LinkedIn Learning training, webinars, and limited financial support for conferences, workshops, and professional development.
• Employee Tuition Assistance and Educational Release time for completing a degree while employed.

About Texas A&M University School of Law

At Texas A&M University School of Law (in Fort Worth, Texas), we instill in our graduates a knowledge of the law, key professional skills, and core values that set the Aggie Lawyer apart. Texas A&M University School of Law is an integral part of Texas A&M University, one of a select few institutions nationwide to hold land grant, sea grant, and space grant designations. As Texas' first public institution, Texas A&M offers 101 doctoral programs and 151 master’s programs, in addition to the J.D. law degree. Many of these programs have attained top rankings and national recognition for quality by the National Research Council (NRC).