Director, Public Interest and Service

Location: On-site in Fort Worth, Texas, United States

Salary: Commensurate with the selected hire's experience.

Company

Texas A&M University School of Law is a public law school within Texas A&M University, providing legal education and professional development.

What you will do

• Build and manage career advising and development programs for students and alumni pursuing public interest, judicial clerkship, and government roles.
• Provide individual counseling to 1L, 2L, 3L, and LLM students and alumni, including resume, cover letter, application, and mock interview support.
• Design career training seminars, professional development programs, and resources for public-service career pathways.
• Develop employer outreach and recruitment strategies with judges, government agencies, and public interest employers.
• Collect, analyze, and report internship and graduate employment data to the National Association for Law Placement, the American Bar Association, and U.S. News & World Report.

Requirements

• Bachelor's degree in an applicable field or an equivalent combination of education and experience.
• At least 10 years of related experience.
• Knowledge of word processing, spreadsheet, and database applications.
• Ability to multitask, collaborate effectively, and communicate clearly.
• Must work on-site in Fort Worth, Texas.

Nice to have

• Experience in legal recruitment, law practice, legal education, higher education administration, or mentoring attorneys or law students.
• At least three years of public interest or service law practice experience, plus additional legal practice experience.
• J.D. from an ABA-accredited law school and a state bar license.
• Active membership in federal, state, and local bar associations.
• Valid Class C driver's license or ability to obtain one within 30 days.

Culture & Benefits

• Medical, dental, vision, life, and long-term disability insurance, with university contributions to employee health and basic life premiums.
• Paid holidays, sick leave, and vacation leave.
• Automatic enrollment in the Teacher Retirement System of Texas.
• Professional development through LinkedIn Learning, webinars, conferences, and workshops.
• Employee tuition assistance and educational release time.
• Employment is contingent on credential verification and a criminal history investigation.