July 2008 Update 1

Folks,

After many months of fantastic service, Michael Isom has handed the Employment Chair responsibilities off to me. Thank you Michael for all that you have done in this capacity. And thanks for what you are now doing for JRCLS in your new position.

We would like to make sure this blog is both used and useful for the membership. Please send me any suggestions you may have to improve this jobs site to employment@jrclsdc.org. Or if you have a lead on a position that may be of interest to the members just me know. Also take a look at the RESUMES tab for those that are searching for a position.

Stacy Cheney.

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As you may know, JRC Law School (BYU) has recently posted a call for applications for at least 4 teaching positions. Here is the posting:

The J. Reuben Clark Law School at Brigham Young University is seeking applicants for a continuing faculty status track faculty position to begin Fall Semester 2009.

The ideal applicant will have a juris doctorate or other law degree. In addition, a successful applicant must have an outstanding academic background, a record (or indicated promise) of excellent scholarship, and an intense commitment to teaching research and writing that will leave no time for significant law practice or consulting. Anticipated curricular needs include Commercial Law, Negotiations, Federal Taxation, Professional Responsibility, Wills, Estates, Trusts, Administrative Law, and Employment Law, but all applications that satisfy the criteria in the preceding sentence will be considered.

Please note that BYU, an equal opportunity employer, is sponsored by The Church of Jesus Christ of Latter-day Saints and requires observance of Church standards. Preference is given to members of the sponsoring Church.

Closing date for the applications is 8-30-2008. For more information go to: http://alumni.byu.edu/career-services/ . On left use tab "Job Openings for Full Time Campus Positions". Then click on Search Positions (upper left hand side). Then fill in Position Title as Faculty: LAW SCHOOL. It is posting number 080321. Any other questions on this position and the applications process please contact facposition2008@law.BYU.edu. Good Luck!

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JRCLS Career Services has posted one position so far in July.

Position:	Employer Relations Director	Date:	7/2/2008
Employer:	New York Law School
Address:
	New York, NY	Phone:
		E-mail:	jobs@nyls.edu
Apply to:	jobs@nyls.edu	Salary:
Description:	Looking for an opportunity to make a mark? Welcome to New York Law School Office of Career Services! We are seeking a professional to lead our Employer Relations effort. We are looking for someone who enjoys the challenge of analyzing market trends, finding ways to provide high value service to legal employers, and strategizing and executing initiatives to expand our hiring programs to a broad spectrum of legal employers, including law firms, government, non-profit, and business. You will be joining an enthusiastic team who are committed to advancing the careers of our students and graduates. The ideal candidate will have demonstrated management skill in a results-oriented environment, ability to form alliances and partnerships, and 2-5 years successful supervisory experience. Requirements: JD, broad knowledge of the legal industry, or substantial recruiting experience. The position title will be set at the director or associate director level depending on the experience of the ideal candidate. New York Law School is poised at one of the most exciting moments in its history, with the construction of a new building, the success of recent educational initiatives, and the lively engagement of faculty in its centers and institutes.
Notes:
Qualifications:	Experience (3+ years)
Duration:	Full-time
Application Deadline:	8/13/2008	Job Starts:
Submit the following:	Please send resumes and letters to jobs@nyls.edu

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