A cover letter is required for consideration for this position and should be attached as the first page of your resume. The cover letter should address your specific interest in the position and outline skills and experience that directly relate to this position.

The University of Michigan Law School invites applications for an Attorney-Counselor position in the Office of Career Planning. This position will focus on providing career counseling for students and alumni interested in private sector, government, and public interest careers, but will have a heavy emphasis on private sector (law firm) and government advising.  We seek candidates who are innovative, flexible, and entrepreneurial; who are adept at teamwork and collaboration; and who are energetic and upbeat.

Provide individualized career counseling to law students and alumni with particular focus on private sector (law firm) and government hiring processes. This includes advising on job search strategies, reviewing resumes and/or cover letters, providing guidance on effective networking techniques, and interview coaching;

• Work closely with recent graduates on job search strategies specific to securing an initial job out of law school, including preparing fellowship award applications;  
• Collaborate to design and implement presentations and workshops for students, student organizations, and alumni regarding various career-related issues and/or career planning strategies;
• Develop informational materials and resources necessary to supplement individualized counseling, presentations, or workshops;
• Maintain and develop positive relationships with employers and alumni to encourage and expand the recruitment and hiring of Michigan Law students;
• Monitor trends in the legal marketplace and keep current on changes in the legal profession; and
• As may be necessary, represent the Law School internally and externally in various forums, via written materials and oral presentations.
   

• Graduate degree (JD preferred) or equivalent experience/familiarity with legal recruiting processes.
• Demonstrated ability to create and work within a positive culture characterized by collaboration, creativity, collegiality, and constant improvement.
• Ability to effectively interact and develop relationships with different populations including students, alumni, faculty, staff, and employers.
• Excellent written and oral communication skills, including public speaking.
• A strong commitment to student mentorship, professional development, student wellness, and issues of diversity, equity, and inclusion.
• Demonstrated ability to handle confidential information appropriately.
• Humility, empathy, a sense of humor, a drive for excellence, and an openness to innovation. 
   

The University of Michigan is an equal employment opportunity employer.

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A great university is made so by its faculty and staff, and Michigan is recognized as one of the best universities to work for in the country. The Michigan culture is known for engaging faculty and staff in all facets of the university to create a workplace that is vibrant and stimulating.For two consecutive years, the Chronicle of Higher Education has placed U-M in its "Great Colleges to Work For" survey. In particular, the university earns high marks for strong relations between faculty and administrators, a collaborative system of governance, strong pay and benefits, and a healthy work/life balance.

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