Senior Career Counselor - School of Law

Requirements

• Partner with students to develop custom job search strategies, set measurable goals, and align with their aspirations.
• Review and edit legal writing samples, resumes, cover letters, and professional communications to help them stand out to top legal employers.
• Educate students about diverse legal career paths and help them secure long-term positions that match their goals.
• Utilize cutting-edge software and databases to track employment data and provide informed strategic advice.
• Offer creative, tailored guidance to promote their success with prestigious employers in large law firms, the public sector, and various practice areas.
• Create, implement, and supervise large-scale initiatives to positively affect the core metrics and goals of the office.
• Enhance hiring opportunities by key employers through engagement with attorneys and hiring partners at top law firms, government agencies, public interest organizations, federal and state courts, and more.
• Develop and implement a strategic outreach plan with clear, measurable objectives.
• Collaborate with the Advancement Office to optimize engagement efforts.
• Utilize data-driven strategies to maximize outreach success and track progress.
• Teach a combination of for-credit courses, e.g., externships, and non-credit workshops that foster practical skills and professional growth, preparing students for successful legal careers.
• Research and stay current on the legal market's needs and expectations.
• Create and report clear metrics and data to assess student progress and program success.

Benefits

• Up to 22 days of vacation
• 10 recognized holidays
• Sick time
• Competitive health insurance packages with priority appointments and lower copays/coinsurance
• Free Metro transit U-Pass for eligible employees
• Defined contribution (403(b)) Retirement Savings Plan
• Wellness challenges, annual health screenings, mental health resources, mindfulness programs and courses, employee assistance program (EAP), financial resources, access to dietitians, and more!
• 4 weeks of caregiver leave to bond with your new child
• Family care resources available for continued childcare needs
• Tuition coverage for you and your family, including dependent undergraduate-level college tuition up to 100% at WashU and 40% elsewhere after seven years with us