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Brooklyn Law School · 1 week ago

Director of Post Graduate Employment

Brooklyn, NY

Full-time

Hybrid

Director/Executive

$100K/yr - $115K/yr

7+ years exp

Brooklyn Law School is a distinguished, independent law school located in Downtown Brooklyn, New York. They are seeking a Director of Post Graduate Employment to maximize employment outcomes for new graduates by working closely with them and building relationships with potential employers.

EducationHigher EducationLegal

Work & Life Balance

Responsibilities

Ensure employment surveys are collected from graduating students

Work one on one with new and pending graduates to help them overcome obstacles to gaining post graduate employment

Maintain records on employment outcomes that meet the guidelines set forth by the ABA

Build relationships with employers that are likely to hire new graduates after graduation, including small and mid-sized law firms, compliance offices, insurance agencies and others

Other duties may include coordinating student/graduate programs and events, working with job-seeking alumni, and other duties as assigned

Qualification

Juris Doctor (JD)7+ years legal experienceNew York State Trial Lawyers Association membershipCommunication skillsRecord keeping skillsPatienceResponsivenessDependability

Required

Juris Doctor (JD)

7+ years working in small or mid-sized firms in Manhattan or Brooklyn or another sector that typically hires new law school graduates after graduation

Current active membership in New York State Trial Lawyers Association or similar, or the ability to quickly become active in a bar association with deep reach into the small law firm community or a sector that typically hires law school graduates after graduation

Desire to be part of a supportive and fun team of professionals, dedicated to helping our law students achieve their goals

Excellent communication skills AND record keeping skills

Patience, responsiveness, and dependability