Career Counseling and Placement Coordinator, School of Law

Career Counseling and Placement Coordinator, School of Law

Provide comprehensive career advising and support to a high volume of students and recent graduates (up to three years post‑graduation) at a top‑ranked national law school. Help students achieve their professional goals by working collaboratively with a dedicated, service‑oriented Career Services Office team, engaging with other law school departments, and cultivating relationships with legal employers nationwide.

• Deliver individualized career advising services to students and recent graduates, including strategic 1:1 sessions, application material reviews, mock interviews, and tailored resource recommendations. As a “core” counselor, your primary responsibility is to build relationships with assigned students and track their employment progress from 1L through graduation. To effectively advise students, counselors must be well‑versed in the full spectrum of legal career paths and also serve as a private sector law firm, judicial internship, and Intellectual Property law specialist.
• Build and maintain strong connections with students, student organization leaders, alumni, faculty, administrators, and legal employers to foster a robust professional network.
• Design, coordinate, and present career‑related programming and workshops. Contribute to the development and publication of career resources and materials.
• Represent the Career Services Office and the School of Law at professional conferences, employer meetings, and campus events.
• Perform additional related duties as assigned.

Bachelor’s degree. Demonstrated experience working with or for legal employers or law schools. Strong computer proficiency. Exceptional writing and communication skills. Professional demeanor and interpersonal effectiveness.

JD degree. Experience working directly with students. Background in career counseling or higher education. Event planning experience. In‑depth knowledge of private sector legal careers. Strong public speaking and presentation abilities.

$90,000

Typical office environment. Frequent use of keyboard and workstation; manual dexterity required. Ability to lift and move standard office files and supplies. Professional attire required. Must be receptive to supervision. Occasional evening, weekend, and holiday work may be necessary during peak periods to meet deadlines.

• Competitive health benefits (Employee premiums covered at 100%; family premiums at 50%)
• Vision, dental, life, and disability insurance options
• Paid vacation, sick leave, and holidays
• Teachers Retirement System of Texas (a defined benefit retirement plan)
• Additional voluntary retirement programs: tax‑sheltered annuity 403(b) and a deferred compensation program 457(b)
• Flexible spending account options for medical and childcare expenses
• Training and conference opportunities
• Tuition assistance
• Athletic ticket discounts
• Access to UT Austin's libraries and museums
• Free rides on all UT Shuttle and Capital Metro buses with staff

The University of Texas at Austin, as an equal opportunity/affirmative action employer, complies with all applicable federal and state laws regarding nondiscrimination and affirmative action. The University is committed to a policy of equal opportunity for all persons and does not discriminate on the basis of race, color, national origin, age, marital status, sex, sexual orientation, gender identity, gender expression, disability, religion, or veteran status in employment, educational programs and activities, and admissions.