Law School Career Counselor

Company: Rutgers University
Location: Newark
Posted on: April 1, 2026

Job Description:

Posting Summary Rutgers University- Newark (RU-N), an urban public research university and anchor institution, located in Newark, New Jersey, a city of promise is seeking a Career Counselor in the Center for Career Development ( CDC ) will assist the two career counselors at the Law School in Newark. This is a temporary part-time positions until such a time that additional counselor(s) is hired. The Career Counselor will assist mission critical work for our students and alumni, including but not limited to the below tasks. Conducts outreach to Class of 2025 graduates Gathers information and assessing employment outcomes based on ABA guidelines Enters information in Excel spreadsheets Submits employment data into Symplicity graduate reports Assists with the compilation of data in tables and charts Reviews and update guides, timelines, and additional web materials Corresponds with students and faculty members regarding faculty letters of recommendation Processes clerkship related paperwork – recommender agreement forms, letters of recommendation Formats and proofreads faculty letters of recommendation Creates PDFs of individualized letters for applications to the NJ Supreme Court and Appellate Division Counsels JD students to facilitate summer and post-graduate employment. Preferred Qualifications J.D. Possesses in-depth knowledge of legal environments and legal practice experience

Keywords: Rutgers University, Paterson , Law School Career Counselor, Administration, Clerical , Newark, New Jersey