Attorney Recruitment & Development Specialist

Miller Johnson; Chicago (IL); On-site; USD 38,572 - 55,104; Full time

Benefits offered by this job

Flexible scheduling

Paid time off

Annual performance reviews

Medical insurance

Dental insurance

Vision insurance

Life insurance

Short- and long-term disability

401(k) retirement plan

Tuition reimbursement

Adoption assistance

Job summary

Miller Johnson, a growing Midwest law firm, seeks an Attorney Recruitment and Development Coordinator to support talent acquisition, attorney development, and integration across our Chicago, Detroit, and Grand Rapids offices.

The role provides administrative, logistical, and reporting support for recruiting, onboarding, training, mentorship, and compliance, ensuring smooth operations and a professional experience for candidates, attorneys, and staff.

Qualifications

• 2+ years of experience in recruiting, HR, or professional development (law firm or professional services experience preferred).

Responsibilities

• Provide administrative and operational support for the Attorney Recruitment and Development team, including scheduling, meeting preparation, agendas, notes, follow-up, and special projects.
• Maintain departmental trackers, calendars, shared folders, templates, forms, checklists, SOPs, and other process documentation.
• Track department budgets, invoices, expenses, vendor payments, and related administrative matters.
• Coordinate attorney recruiting logistics and onboarding activities, including interview scheduling and candidate communications.
• Maintain candidate files and recruiting records in relevant systems.
• Support with summer associate program, onboarding, mentorship, and professional development initiatives.
• Prepare recurring and ad hoc reports and dashboards for leadership.

Skills

Analytical skills

Discretion

Multi-project management

Communication skills

MS Office proficiency

viGlobal/Symplicity familiarity

Tools

viGlobal

Symplicity

Job description

Miller Johnson, a growing Midwest law firm, seeks an Attorney Recruitment and Development Coordinator to support talent acquisition, attorney development, and integration across our Chicago, Detroit, and Grand Rapids offices.

The role provides administrative, logistical, and reporting support for recruiting, onboarding, training, mentorship, and compliance, ensuring smooth operations and a professional experience for candidates, attorneys, and staff.