Assistant Director of Career Development, Private Sector

🇺🇸 Irvine, CA 🕑 Full-Time 💰 $77K - $86K 💻 Career Services 🗓️ April 28th, 2026

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University of California, Irvine is hiring an Assistant Director of Career Development, Private Sector. The role focuses on delivering expert career counseling to UCI Law’s J.D. students pursuing private sector legal careers and requires maintaining and expanding professional networks while formulating recruiting strategies for on-campus interviews.

Highlights

Provides tailored career counseling to approximately 500 J.D. students interested in private sector legal careers.
Maintains and cultivates relationships with private sector legal professionals and employers nationwide.
Participates actively in national and regional legal recruitment associations, contributing leadership and expertise.
Develops recruiting strategies related to employer participation in UCI Law’s on-campus interview programs.
Requires advanced knowledge of career development theories, counseling techniques, and legal job market trends.
Juris doctorate degree (JD) with 4-6 years of private sector legal practice experience required.
Strong professional network of practicing attorneys and employer contacts essential.
Expected salary range is $77,000 to $86,000 annually, with comprehensive benefits offered.
Job demands skills in presentation, communication, organization, and designing/modifying computer applications for program needs.
Supports diversity and inclusion by working with individuals from diverse cultural backgrounds.