Law Career Counselor

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Job Title:

Law Career Counselor

Department:

Law | Career Services

The Ohio State University, Moritz College of Law is currently seeking a Law Career Advisor. The ideal candidate will:

• Counsel law students and alumni on job search strategies and procedures including resume and cover letter preparation, interviewing skills, leveraging LinkedIn and social media, and navigating OCI and other job application processes.

• Provide individualized career and professional development advising; encourage students to explore career options and engage in experiential learning.
  
• Collect and enter data on students’ employment for ABA and NALP reporting.
  
• Manage one or more long term programs as assigned by the Assistant Dean. These ongoing programs require collaboration across departments within the law school and require individual outreach to alumni, students and the community.
  Develop and deliver various career-related and professional development presentations and projects including CD101 for incoming 1Ls and other educational and professional development programming. Duties will include determining which topics to address, finding panelists, coordinating consultant’s schedules, and creating marketing to students.
  
• Collaborate and work with student groups and assist with student-sponsored career-related events.

• Serve as the Career Advisor working with the Assistant Dean for Career Development who meets with the SBA representatives for Career Development.

• Strive to acquire continuing knowledge of the legal field including JDA and other emerging careers; build professional network with employers and alumni; develop job opportunities for law and related jobs by state and market sector.
  

MINIMUM REQUIRED QUALIFICATIONS:

Bachelor's degree or equivalent experience. JD or advanced degree in relevant field preferred. 4 years of relevant experience required. 4-8 years of relevant experience preferred.

DESIRED EXPERIENCE:
J.D. degree strongly preferred; at least one to three years + experience in law practice within the private or public sector. Experience in career counseling. Understanding of the role of career services, ability to develop job resources including community and employer outreach.

Personal Qualifications: Self-directed and self-starter. Ability to identify gaps in service and propose solutions. Works independently as well as collaboratively; works within the role of self-leadership within the Ohio State leadership philosophy. Listens actively to students and develops individual career path strategies. Ability to create educational programming and present to large and small groups. Detail oriented, and high personal standards of performance.

Additional Information:

Location:

Drinko Hall (0049)

Position Type:

Regular

Scheduled Hours:

40

Shift:

First Shift

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