Career Services Law Student Assistant

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WHO WOULD I REPORT TO?

Career Services - Law Students

WHAT DEPARTMENT IS THIS IN?

5450 Lewis & Clark Work Study, Career Services - Law

WHEN DOES THIS POSITION BEGIN (AND END, IF APPLICABLE?

2026-09-14

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2027-04-16

JOB PURPOSE

The Law School Career Services Office provides comprehensive career development support to students through individual advising, programming, employer engagement, and resource management, operating as a collaborative team dedicated to connecting students with meaningful professional opportunities.

This work study position plays a vital role in supporting the department's daily operations by assisting with event coordination, maintaining career resources, managing communications, and providing frontline support to students and employers.

This role offers valuable experience in higher education administration, event management, professional communications, and client services; skills that are highly transferable and will strengthen the student's resume and knowledge of legal career paths while providing practical insights into career development operations.

DUTIES AND RESPONSIBILITIES

The student assistant will help ensure smooth operations of career fairs, review and approve job postings, perform administrative assignments related to programming and workshops.

Other duties as assigned may include resource development, front desk coverage, creating promotional event flyers, posting internships and jobs, answering phone calls and addressing communications with members of the public where appropriate.

SCHEDULE

Work shifts available between 9:00 AM - 5:00 PM, Mondays - Thursdays

Student must be able to work 8 hours hours per week, Mondays - Thursdays

RATE OF PAY

$18.00 / hour

WORK STUDY REQUIREMENT

Federal work study required
 

OTHER REQUIREMENTS

A friendly, welcoming attitude

Ability to work independently

Excellent attention-to-detail, follow-through, customer service, and professionalism

Ability to work quickly without errors

Strong organizational, communication, and administrative skills

When working in Career Services, employees must dress in business casual attire.

PREFERENCES

A reliable, flexible, patient person who is a quick learner with good judgment, leadership skills, and has strong interpersonal skills

Work experience in an office setting is a plus

Experience in drafting and editing also a plus

Career Readiness Competencies Developed in This Role Include:

Communication: Clearly and effectively exchange information with others through written, verbal, and non-verbal methods.

Teamwork: Collaborate effectively with others, valuing diverse perspectives and contributing to shared goals.

Professionalism:Demonstrate responsibility, dependability, and ethical behavior in the workplace.

Lewis & Clark College adheres to a nondiscriminatory policy with respect to educational programs, activities, employment, and admission.  We do not discriminate on the basis of actual or perceived race, color, sex, religion, age, marital status, national origin, the presence of any physical or sensory disability, veteran status, sexual orientation, gender identity, gender expression, or any other basis prohibited by applicable federal, state, and local laws.  The Associate Vice President of Human Resources has been designated to handle inquiries regarding employment- and disability-related non-discrimination policies.  Title IX inquiries may be directed to the Title IX coordinator or deputy Title IX coordinators.

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Reasonable Accommodation

Federal law requires employers to provide reasonable accommodation to qualified individuals with disabilities. Please tell us if you require a reasonable accommodation to apply for a job or to perform your job. Examples of reasonable accommodation include making a change to the application process or work procedures, providing documents in an alternate format, using a sign language interpreter, or using specialized equipment. 

Eligibility to Work
In order to comply with US Homeland Security Department regulations, all employees must complete an I-9 form in Workday prior to or no later than the first day of work and bring originals (no photocopies) of their supporting documentation to Human Resources no later than the 3rd business day of employment. Failure to have a completed I-9 form on file with the College will result in immediate termination of employment.