Founded in 1911, as an independent, nonprofit, nonsectarian institution, Southwestern Law School has long been at the forefront of legal education. We offer a competitive salary along with comprehensive benefits for employees, spouses/domestic partners, and dependent children, including medical, dental, vision, Group Life/AD&D, LTD, flexible spending accounts, TIAA-CREF pension plan, vacation and sick leave.
Following is a list of current job openings. Unless otherwise indicated, applicants may apply for positions by sending a cover letter, resume and salary history to individuals or email addresses indicated in the position opening.
Southwestern is an EEO/Affirmative Action Employer. Applications from women and minorities are encouraged.
Current Employment Opportunities (as of 1/31/12)
- Administrative Assistant
- Faculty Services Assistant
- Financial Aid Assistant
- Professor of Legal Analysis, Writing and Skills
- Student Services Assistant - Registration and Academic Records
ADMINISTRATIVE ASSISTANT
Southwestern Law School offers an excellent opportunity in the office of the Associate Dean of Academic Administration for an Administrative Assistant.
This position is ideal for individuals interested in higher education or administrative services. The successful candidate will be a detail-oriented and versatile self-starter who is capable of working with minimal supervision while managing and providing administrative support; interacting effectively with a variety of constituencies including faculty, students and staff; and coordinating and managing multiple projects and assignments successfully.
Position responsibilities include, but are not limited to:
- Database and record management;
- Document production;
- Desktop publishing and editing skills;
- Letter and memorandum composition;
- Text and numeric proofreading;
- Event planning; and
- Special project coordination.
Bachelor’s degree with two years’ experience in academic, administrative, or legal services as well as excellent interpersonal, service, verbal/written communication skills; good judgment; strong organizational and planning abilities; and proficiency in computer programs (MS Word, Excel, PowerPoint, and Outlook), e-mail and internet usage.
For consideration, send cover letter, resume and salary requirements to jobs1@swlaw.edu.
FACULTY SERVICES ASSISTANT
Southwestern is seeking a detail-oriented individual interested in a career in academic, faculty and student services. The ideal candidate will be a versatile self-starter who is capable of working with minimal supervision while managing and providing clerical support for faculty members including curriculum materials, reports, publications, presentations and other items; interacting effectively with a variety of constituencies including students, faculty and staff; and coordinating and managing multiple assignments and projects successfully. Excellent interpersonal skills are a must.Position responsibilities include, but are not limited to:
- Desktop publishing and editing skills;
- Database and record management;
- Word processing;
- Text and numeric proofreading,;
- Telephone answering, and
- Special project coordination.
- Ability to effectively and efficiently manage inquiries about coursework, projects, procedures, and law school services in a busy office environment is required.
Minimum qualifications
Bachelor's degree with two years' experience in student or administrative services; however, combined experience/education may be substituted for minimum education. The successful candidate will also possess excellent interpersonal, service, and verbal/written communication skills; good judgment; strong organizational and planning abilities; and proficiency in computer programs (MS Word, Excel, Access), e-mail and internet usage.
For consideration, send cover letter, resume and salary requirements to jobs7@swlaw.edu.
FINANCIAL AID ASSISTANT
Southwestern offers an excellent opportunity for an individual interested in higher education and student services. The law school seeks an experienced and committed individual to assist with the daily operations and activities in the Financial Aid Office. The Financial Aid Office is responsible for processing all student financial aid applications for all externally funded and institutionally supported student loan and scholarship programs. The staff counsels applicants and continuing students regarding types of student aid available, application procedures, methods of disbursement, personal budgets, and repayment schedules. The office has responsibility for assisting graduates and students with loan repayment questions and problems.
The ideal candidate for this position will possess exceptional student interaction and service skills and be a versatile self-starter capable of managing multiple responsibilities with minimal supervision.
Position responsibilities include, but are not limited to:
- Extensive student service and administrative support in a fast-paced office including managing counter activities, telephones and visitors;
- Scheduling appointments; maintaining electronic record;
- Database entry;
- Processing loan advances, forms and financial aid requests; and
- Special projects to facilitate Southwestern's academic, administrative and institutional initiatives.
Minimum qualifications:
Bachelor's degree with two years' experience in student or administrative services required. The successful candidate will possess exceptional interpersonal, service, and verbal/written communication skills; good judgment; strong organizational and planning abilities; excellent time and project management skills; and proficiency in computer programs (MS Word, Excel, PowerPoint, etc.), email and Internet usage. Knowledge of Datatel Colleague or similar system is helpful but not required.
For consideration, send cover letter, resume and salary requirements to jobs8@swlaw.edu.
PROFESSOR OF LEGAL ANALYSIS, WRITING AND SKILLS (LAWS)
Southwestern is seeking applicants for a full-time position as a professor of Legal Analysis, Writing and Skills (LAWS). Our innovative LAWS course offers first-year students six credits of instruction in core lawyering skills including research, writing, client counseling, oral advocacy, and professionalism. Entry-level appointment as an Associate Professor of Legal Analysis, Writing and Skills is for an initial contract of two years with the possibility of presumptively renewable five-year contracts after the third year. LAWS professors participate actively in the life of Southwestern and enjoy full faculty voting rights. The LAWS program has a director and shared core assignments, but faculty members each select and develop their own teaching materials and lessons.
Minimum qualifications
Applicants must have a law degree, strong academic record, and at least two years of post-law school experience demonstrating the potential for excellence in teaching legal writing and other practical lawyering skills. Teaching experience is preferred but not required. Southwestern is committed to faculty diversity. Applicants should anticipate a start date in July 2012.
For consideration, send a cover letter and resume to lawsad2012@swlaw.edu. Your cover letter should be addressed to Members of the LAWS Hiring Committee.
STUDENT SERVICES ASSISTANT
Southwestern Law School announces an exciting career opportunity in higher education administration. This is an entry-level position which will provide experience and training in a diverse number of administrative and operational responsibilities. The ideal candidate will be a versatile self-starter capable of working with minimal supervision and able to coordinate and manage multiple assignments and projects successfully and creatively while interacting with a variety of constituencies.
The Student Services Assistant position requires general administrative assistance including but not limited to:
- Document processing;
- Database management;
- Proofreading;
- Telephone and reception management;
- Event coordination; and
- Graphic design/desktop publishing.
Minimum qualifications
Bachelor’s degree with two years of experience in student, academic or administrative services. The successful candidate will also possess excellent interpersonal, service, and verbal/written communication skills; good judgment; strong organizational and planning abilities; familiarity with desktop publishing programs, and proficiency in Microsoft Office programs (MS Word, Excel, Outlook).
For consideration, send cover letter, resume and salary requirements to jobs5@swlaw.edu.
STUDENTS SERVICES ASSISTANT - REGISTRATION AND ACADEMIC RECORDS
Southwestern is seeking a detail-oriented individual interested in a career in higher education. The ideal candidate will be a versatile self-starter who is capable of working in student services with minimal supervision while providing administrative support; interacting effectively with a variety of constituencies including students, faculty and staff; and initiating and completing multiple assignments and projects successfully.
The Registration and Academic Records Office is responsible for conducting the registration process; planning and coordinating final examinations; maintaining student records, including grades, academic standings and awards; as well as preparing transcripts and bar certifications. The office also processes loan deferments and is the primary reception area for the law school.
The Student Services Assistant position embodies a full range of receptionist duties including but not limited to:
- Ability to effectively and efficiently manage heavy telephone and in-person inquiries from various constituencies regarding Southwestern's academic programs, procedures and requirements;
- Exceptional database and record management;
- Word processing, proofreading, document management, desktop publishing and editing;
- Special project coordination; and
- Ability to work effectively in a team environment as well as independently.
Minimum qualifications:
Bachelor's degree with two years' experience in student or administrative services. The desired candidate will understand the necessity for confidentiality surrounding academic records and possess excellent interpersonal, service, and verbal/written communication skills; good judgment; strong organizational and planning abilities; and proficiency in computer programs (MS Word, Excel, Outlook, and PowerPoint), e-mail and internet usage. Familiarity with the Datatel database is preferable but not required.
For consideration, send cover letter, resume and salary requirements to jobs3@swlaw.edu.
