Director of Career Development, Public Sector Careers

The Director for Public Sector Careers will design and implement a comprehensive career development program for students pursuing opportunities within government agencies and the judiciary. The Director also will design and implement a state and federal judicial clerkship application and advising program in collaboration with the faculty judicial clerkship committee.

Career Advising – 60%:

Advise students in one-on-one meetings and group settings on all aspects of the legal career and professional development process.

Plan and implement strategies and workshops to coach and direct students about best practices throughout the employment search, including effective self-presentation.

Develop and deliver a comprehensive program to prepare students for in-person and virtual interviews.

Conduct research, promote and advise students regarding government employment and judicial internship/clerkship opportunities.

Program Development: – 20%

Design and implement a comprehensive legal career planning support system for students pursuing government employment and judicial internships/clerkships, including supporting resources, such as timelines, guides, an informative and interactive website, etc., and a database of professional contacts to assist students.

Design and implement career-related programs identifying required competencies and outlining best practices for securing employment in the public sector, incorporating perspectives from leading practitioners and judges.

Develop and implement the School of Law (Richmond Law) judicial clerkship application process in collaboration with the faculty judicial clerkship committee, Career Development Office (CDO) and Richmond Law staff.

Alumni/Employer Outreach – 20%:

Develop and maintain relationships with public sector employers, including government agencies and judges, through regular in-person and virtual contact.

Create materials about Richmond Law programs and resources designed to train students for careers as successful lawyers in government agencies and in the judiciary.

Represent CDO and Richmond Law to numerous constituencies, including current and prospective employers, judges, alumni, other career development professionals and professional organizations such as Equal Justice Works and NALP.