Assistant Director of Public Interest and Judicial Clerkship Advising

Responsibilities

• Provide comprehensive career advising to students pursuing public interest and government legal careers, including resume reviews, mock interviews, and long-term career planning.
• Serve as the primary advisor for judicial co-ops and post-graduate judicial clerkships, guiding students through the application and acceptance processes.
• Conduct strategic outreach to judges, alumni, and legal employers to expand judicial clerkship and co-op opportunities.
• Design and deliver year-round programming and communications regarding judicial hiring trends and public interest career paths.
• Collaborate with the faculty-led Clerkship Committee to advance the law school's clerkship goals and provide updates on hiring cycles.
• Support student networking and employer engagement through occasional evening and weekend events.

Requirements

• J.D. degree and at least 3 years of legal work experience.
• Professional experience in public interest, government, or judicial settings.
• Demonstrated ability to work effectively with a diverse student body.
• Exceptional organizational skills and the ability to manage multiple tasks and deadlines.
• Strong technological proficiency and customer service orientation.
• Ability to work occasional evenings and weekends as needed for student and employer events.

Preferred Qualifications

• Post-graduate judicial clerkship experience.
• Experience in career counseling, student advising, mentoring, or student services.

About the Company

Founded in 1898, Northeastern University is a global research university and a recognized leader in experiential lifelong learning. Our approach integrates real-world experience with education, research, and innovation to empower students and faculty to create worldwide impact.