Law Student Recruiting Specialist

Overview

• Lead recruitment, hiring, and integration of summer associates and entry-level attorneys for a prestigious law firm.
• Collaborate with hiring partners, recruitment committees, and senior management to execute strategic talent initiatives.
• Coordinate on-campus interview processes, law school outreach, and sponsorship events to enhance recruitment efforts.
• Manage summer associate programs including orientation, training, work assignments, and performance evaluations.
• Ensure compliance with due diligence processes for candidates and maintain recruitment database accuracy.
• Supervise recruitment staff, fostering professional growth and maintaining high team performance standards.
• Represent the firm at campus events, promoting its reputation and attracting top talent.
• Contribute to diversity, equity, and inclusion initiatives within recruitment and integration processes.
• Offer flexibility in work arrangements, including occasional travel and after-hours commitments.

Key Responsibilities & Duties

• Execute all aspects of law student and entry-level recruitment for the firm’s Chicago office.
• Administer summer programs and on-campus interview projects, ensuring seamless execution.
• Coordinate new associate onboarding, including orientation schedules and background checks.
• Develop relationships with law school career services to enhance recruitment efforts.
• Organize and track interview materials, schedules, and feedback for recruitment processes.
• Manage summer associate program budgets and coordinate events with committees.
• Support strategic plans for recruitment committees and determine recruiting teams.
• Supervise recruitment staff, ensuring effective team collaboration and performance.
• Represent the firm at campus events, enhancing its presence and recruitment outcomes.

Job Requirements

• Bachelor’s degree required, preferably in a related field.
• Minimum of 4 years of law firm recruiting or professional client-service experience.
• At least 2 years specializing in law student legal recruitment within a law firm.
• Proficiency in recruitment software such as ViDesktop and MS Office Suite.
• Knowledge of NALP standards and legal recruiting practices preferred.
• Strong organizational, leadership, and interpersonal skills.
• Flexibility to work onsite 3-4 days per week and travel as needed.
• Commitment to diversity, equity, and inclusion within recruitment processes.
• Ability to work extended hours during peak recruitment periods.