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The campus is located on 137 acres of beautifully landscaped grounds in Portland’s southwest hills. Our strong commitment to sustainability is reinforced through recycling programs, energy conservation, alternative transportation options, and farm to fork initiatives. For benefit-eligible positions, we offer a competitive that includes options for health, dental, vision, tuition, life insurance, retirement and more.* Superior knowledge of legal career pathways, including private practice, public interest, public service, judicial clerkships, and law-adjacent roles* Proficient knowledge of the Portland and regional legal employment market, including bar associations and specialty practice groups* Excellent understanding of recruitment strategy, employer engagement, and career services programming within a higher education or legal setting* Proficient use of career services management platforms such as 12Twenty and data tracking systems for employment reporting* Proficient use of Zoom, Google Workspace, and Microsoft Office Suite to support communication, event coordination, and data management* Excellent interpersonal and relationship-building skills that foster trust with students, alumni, employers, and community partners* Superior written and verbal communication skills that convey complex information clearly and professionally* Extremely strong organizational skills that prioritize multiple initiatives and maintain attention to detail* Excellent analytical skills that interpret employment data and inform strategic decisions* Proficient independent judgment that advances institutional goals while supporting student and alumni success* Superior initiative and follow-through that sustain long-term employer and community partnerships* Excellent collaboration skills that strengthen partnerships across departments, professional associations, and student organizations* Extremely high level of professionalism, discretion, and sound judgment in sensitive or confidential matters* Proficient adaptability that responds effectively to evolving employment trends and institutional priorities* Excellent commitment to fostering an inclusive workplace culture where individuals of all identities and backgrounds feel respected, supported, and valued* Juris Doctor (J.D.) from an accredited law school (OR) experience working in legal recruiting, attorney hiring, or professional recruitment environments.* One year of legal experience, which may include judicial clerkship experience or comparable legal practice experience that informs career advising and understanding of legal employment pathways* Professional experience engaging with legal employers, attorneys, or professional associations in a manner that demonstrates knowledge of legal hiring practices and career progression* Two years of experience practicing law or serving as a judicial law clerk* Experience working in higher education settings* Familiarity with regional and national legal employment markets, including private practice, public interest, public service, and judicial clerkship pathways* Lewis & Clark Law School alumni* Preferred Tech: Familiarity with enterprise student and career systems such as Colleague, Slate, Taskstream, and similar higher education platforms* FLSA Status: Exempt* Starting at $70,000 per year, with consideration for experience**Explorare, Discere, Sociare (to explore, to learn, to work together)**Lewis & Clark’s motto defines why it’s such a great place to work! Employees join a learning community that rewards ideas and resourcefulness, and embraces the common good and a sense of social justice.We strive to recruit and retain a diverse blend of talented, enthusiastic individuals who will take full advantage of the extraordinary environment and resources available to them to further their lives and careers. We offer a generous benefits package that includes health, retirement, paid time off, tuition, and much more. #J-18808-Ljbffr

