Assistant Director for JD Advising
Employer: Harvard Law School
Posted: March 22, 2024
Assistant Director for JD Advising
The Office of Career Services (OCS) at Harvard Law School works with a talented and diverse student body to guide them as they define, refine, and implement their career goals. OCS understands that careers are long and varied, and that our students have tremendous opportunities to chart their own course in the legal profession and the world. We view our roles as advisors, guides, and collaborators with students and alums. OCS focuses on private sector careers and judicial clerkships, and we also work extensively with our sister-office, the Office of Public Interest Advising (OPIA).
The Assistant Director for JD Advising within the Office of Career Services (OCS) interacts extensively with highly talented students, works collaboratively with a dynamic and creative Career Services staff, and is involved in the day-to-day operations of a vital and fast-paced student services office.
Position Description
As Assistant Director for JD Advising, you will:
Provide comprehensive career counseling to JD students across their 3-year HLS experience
Develop and present live and recorded programming to large and small groups of students on a range of career-related topics
Serve as a liaison to and collaborate with various student groups on career-related projects
Serve as a resource for students interested in business careers and other, alternative careers
Write career-related materials including sections of the OCS website and communications blog
Basic Qualifications
J.D. with 3 or more years of relevant professional work experience required
Additional Qualifications and Skills
We are looking for people who have:
Experience in a law school career services office or in a law firm with exposure to recruiting and working with new lawyers
Experience and enthusiasm for working one-on-one with a diverse group of students
An understanding of the “BigLaw” recruiting landscape
An interest in helping students look beyond the “BigLaw” landscape as they think about long-term and short-term goals including moving in-house or into the public sector
Excellent organizational, project management, interpersonal, presentation, and writing skills
An ability to plan and meet deadlines, work independently and effectively as part of a team, have a strong work ethic, superb judgment, and an enthusiastic approach to work
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