Assistant Director of Career Development, Private Sector

🇺🇸 Irvine, CA 🕑 Full-Time 💰 $77K - $86K 💻 Career Services 🗓️ February 16th, 2026

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University of California, Irvine is hiring an Assistant Director of Career Development, Private Sector. This role provides expert career counseling to UCI Law's J.D. students pursuing private sector legal careers, leveraging deep networks and knowledge of the legal job market to connect students with clerkships, associate positions, and post-graduate opportunities. The position involves building and maintaining employer relationships, engaging with professional associations, and developing recruiting strategies to expand private sector opportunities.

Highlights

Provide career counseling specifically for private sector legal career paths to over 500 J.D. students.
Maintain and cultivate relationships with private sector legal employers and alumni nationwide.
Engage actively with local and national legal recruitment associations, contributing through leadership, presentations, and publications.
Design and implement recruiting strategies to maximize employer participation in on-campus interviews.
Advanced knowledge of career development theories, counseling techniques, and JD program dynamics required.
Extensive professional network of practicing attorneys and employers in the private legal sector essential.
Minimum 4-6 years of private sector legal practice experience and advanced degree or equivalent training needed.
Strong skills in communication, organization, computer applications customization, and cultural competence.
Annual salary range between $77,000 and $86,000, with comprehensive benefits including medical insurance and retirement plans.
Compliance with University of California employment policies including background checks and vaccination requirements.