Attorney Recruiting Coordinator

Ogletree Deakins; Chicago (IL); Hybrid; USD 56,000 - 90,000; Full time

Benefits offered by this job

Paid Time Off

401(k) matching

Health Insurance

Job summary

Ogletree Deakins is seeking an Attorney Recruiting Coordinator in a hybrid role based in Illinois. You will coordinate interviews, screen candidates, source talent, and post advertisements across the firm’s channels, working closely with the Senior Manager of Attorney Recruiting to support strategic hiring initiatives.

The role requires 2+ years in recruiting, a Bachelor’s or Associate degree, and strong MS Office and communication skills.

Qualifications

• 2+ years of recruiting experience required.
• Experience in a high-volume environment preferred.
• Associates or bachelor’s degree from an accredited university or community college.
• Proficiency with Microsoft Office and HR software systems.

Responsibilities

• Coordinate interview schedules with candidates, attorneys and hiring managers.
• Screen applications, source candidates, and post job advertisements.
• Maintain candidate data and provide regular updates on progress.
• Support firmwide recruiting initiatives and strategic projects.

Skills

Attention to detail

Communication skills

Analytical thinking

Prioritization

Education

Associates or Bachelor's degree

Tools

iCIMS

VIRecruit

LinkedIn Recruiter

Microsoft Office

Job description

Position Summary

Our Recruiting & Retention Department has an exciting opportunity for an Attorney Recruiting Coordinator or Senior Attorney Recruiting Coordinator to join our team in one of the markets listed above. In this role, you will serve as a key partner to the Recruiting & Retention team, providing high-level coordination and operational support across the firm’s California offices supporting Associate and Counsel searches. This position will work closely with and support the Firm’s Senior Manager of Attorney Recruiting. Responsibilities include coordinating interviews, screening applications, sourcing candidates for open opportunities, and preparing and posting job advertisements on the Firm’s website and various job boards. The position also supports the execution of firmwide recruiting initiatives and contributes to administrative and strategic projects that advance the Firm’s overall talent objectives. This position is hybrid and will sit in one of the markets listed above.

Position Summary

Our Recruiting & Retention Department has an exciting opportunity for an Attorney Recruiting Coordinator or Senior Attorney Recruiting Coordinator to join our team in one of the markets listed above. In this role, you will serve as a key partner to the Recruiting & Retention team, providing high-level coordination and operational support across the firm’s California offices supporting Associate and Counsel searches. This position will work closely with and support the Firm’s Senior Manager of Attorney Recruiting. Responsibilities include coordinating interviews, screening applications, sourcing candidates for open opportunities, and preparing and posting job advertisements on the Firm’s website and various job boards. The position also supports the execution of firmwide recruiting initiatives and contributes to administrative and strategic projects that advance the Firm’s overall talent objectives. This position is hybrid and will sit in one of the markets listed above.

Essential Functions

• Act as a central point of coordination for interview scheduling with candidates, attorneys, and hiring managers, including gathering availability, managing follow-ups, compiling interview feedback, and maintaining regular communication with applicants to support a positive candidate experience.
• Provide administrative and operational support by maintaining files, preparing correspondence, ensuring data accuracy, and updating ad hoc reports.
• Coordinate ongoing check-in calls with current attorneys to support engagement and retention efforts.
• Respond to and route candidate inquiries in a timely and professional manner.
• Monitor recruitment metrics, including diversity data and candidate submissions, while ensuring accurate tracking within the applicant tracking system.
• Respond to a broad range of recruitment inquiries including but not limited to internal inquiries.
• Support a range of administrative and strategic initiatives as assigned.

Requirements

• 2+ years of recruiting experience
• Associates or bachelor’s degree from an accredited university or community college
• Must possess experience in a high-volume work environment
• It is essential that this candidate is highly detail oriented and has strong prioritization skills
• Advanced experience with all Microsoft applications, including but not limited to Word, Excel, PowerPoint, and Outlook
• Excellent analytical, problem solving and communication skills
• Some experience in HR is preferred, but not required
• Experience with LinkedIn Recruiter is preferred
• Applicant tracking system (ATS) experience, such as iCIMS or VIRecruit, is a plus
• Law firm experience is a plus

Please note, we are not working with outside recruiters for this position.

Wage Transparency

In accordance with California’s amended labor code as stated in Senate Bill 1162, the expected salary range for this California position is between $55,500 and $90,200. Actual pay will be adjusted based on experience, geographic location, and other job-related factors as permitted by law. This position qualifies for the benefits below.

In accordance with Illinois Equal Pay Act Transparency Notice, the expected salary range for this Illinois position is between $55,500 and $90,200. Actual pay will be adjusted based on experience, geographic location, and other job-related factors as permitted by law. This position qualifies for the benefits below.

In accordance with the Colorado Equal Pay for Equal Work Act, the expected salary range for this Colorado position is between $51,840 and $77,760 Actual pay will be adjusted based on experience, geographic location, and other job-related factors as permitted by law. Applications for this position will be accepted through October 31, 2026. This position qualifies for the benefits below.

Benefits

Ogletree Deakins offers a robust suite of benefits for our Staff including: Paid Time Off, Paid Sick Leave, a 401(k) matching program, Profit Sharing, Paid Holidays, Paid Parental Leave, affordable Health and Life Insurance including Dental & Vision coverage, Health Savings Account /Flexible Spending Accounts to help offset the cost of dependent care and/or health care expenses, Tuition Reimbursement and an Employee Assistance Program.

Firm Overview

Ogletree Deakins is one of the largest labor and employment law firms representing management in all types of employment-related legal matters. Best Law Firms has named Ogletree Deakins a “Law Firm of the Year” for 14 consecutive years. In the 2025 edition, the publication named Ogletree Deakins its “Law Firm of the Year” in the Litigation – Labor and Employment category. Ogletree Deakins has more than 1,100 attorneys located in 60 offices across the United States and in Europe, Canada, and Mexico. The firm represents a diverse range of clients, including many of the Fortune 50 companies in the U.S. We are fully committed to the importance of diversity within the legal profession, as well as all workplace environments. Equal Opportunity Employer.