Chicago - Law Student Recruiting Assistant

Winston & Strawn LLP; Chicago (IL); On-site; USD 58,000 - 63,000; Full time

Job summary

Winston Taylor in Chicago seeks a Law Student Recruiting Assistant to support law student and entry-level recruitment. You will report to the Law Student Recruiting Specialist and assist with talent development initiatives within the Attorney Recruiting & Integration Department.

This role requires strong organizational skills, 6+ months recruiting/admin experience in a law firm, and flexibility to work 3–5 days in the office.

Qualifications

• Bachelor's Degree required.
• 6+ months recruiting or administrative experience in a law firm or professional services environment.
• Must live within a commutable distance to a firm office with the ability to come into the office 3-4 days per week with flexibility for 5 days per week.
• Must be available to work outside regularly scheduled hours during peak recruiting season, the summer program, and as business needs.
• Prior recruiting experience is ideal; legal recruiting experience is preferred.
• Experience working with an Applicant Tracking System is preferred.

Responsibilities

• Assist with all aspects of the summer associate program and entry-level hiring.
• Coordinate the Summer Associate Program activities, including orientation, training, social events, assignment tracking, and file preparation.
• Support calendar management for summer program, including events and training.
• Input and monitor evaluation information in recruitment database.
• Diligently update candidate information and statuses within recruitment database on an ongoing basis.
• Route applicant information to Attorney Recruiting & Integration team members.
• Help update law student recruiting data and materials.
• Prepare, update, and send interview schedules, greet candidates, solicit feedback, and prepare electronic interview files.
• Prepare surveys, maintain charts, and provide statistical hiring data.
• Assist with planning and coordinating in-person events and receptions.
• Assist with conference room scheduling and onboarding-related services.
• Process candidate and expense reimbursements.
• Assist with GPA calculations for candidate files.
• Assist with special firm-wide projects and provide admin support.

Skills

Attention to detail

Organizational skills

Interpersonal skills

Communication

Teamwork

Flexibility

Multitasking

Education

Bachelor's Degree

Tools

MS Office Suite

Applicant Tracking System

Job description

About us

At Winston Taylor, we set the standard, together.

Winston Taylor is a transatlantic law firm built for the businesses, people, and markets driving capital and innovation. Here, you're in the room. In the action. Sleeves rolled up. You'll work with leading clients. Disruptors. Fast-growth companies. And help them to stay one step ahead of the moment and make critical decisions that shape their future. We're present in the U.S., U.K., Europe, Latin America, and the Middle East, combining the scale and speed that clients demand. You'll be trusted with real responsibility from the outset and build experience through hands-on work. We take your progression personally. We provide the platform. You shape the work around your goals and aspirations. Step into the moments that matter. Join Winston Taylor.

Position summary

The Law Student Recruiting Assistant will assist law student and entry-level recruitment, hiring and integration for the Chicago office. This assistant will report to the Law Student Recruiting Specialist in our Chicago office and assist with strategic talent development initiatives with the broader Attorney Recruiting & Integration Department.

Position responsibilities

• Assist with all aspects of the summer associate program and entry-level hiring process.
• Provide support in coordination of the Summer Associate Program, including but not limited to orientation, training, social events, assignment tracking, and summer associate file preparation for multiple offices.
• Support calendar management for summer program, including but not limited to events and training.
• Accurately input and/or monitor evaluation information in recruitment database.
• Diligently update candidate information and statuses within recruitment database on an on-going basis.
• Route necessary applicant information and data to appropriate Attorney Recruiting & Integration team members.
• Help update law student recruiting related data and materials.
• Prepare, update, and send interview schedules, greet candidates, solicit feedback on candidates, and prepare electronic interview files.
• Prepare surveys, maintain information in charts, and provide statistical hiring data to Attorney Recruiting & Integration team as requested.
• Provide assistance in planning and coordinating in-person events and receptions.
• Assist with conference room scheduling and coordinating related services/materials for new associate onboarding and orientation.
• Process all candidate and incoming associate expense reimbursements.
• Assist with GPA calculations for candidate files.
• Assist with special firm wide projects and provide administrative support as needed.

Experience, skills, and qualifications

• Bachelor's Degree required.
• 6+ months of recruiting or administrative professional experience in a law firm or professional client service environment required.
• Must live within a commutable distance to a firm office with the ability to come into the office 3-4 days per week with flexibility for 5 days per week based on department and office needs.
• Must be available to work outside regularly scheduled hours during peak recruiting season, the summer program, and as business needs.
• Prior recruiting experience is ideal; legal recruiting experience is preferred.
• Experience working with an Applicant Tracking System is preferred.
• Technology savvy, resourceful, ability to quickly learn new technologies, and strong PC skills to include the MS Office Suite (Word, Excel, and PowerPoint).
• Must possess a very high level of attention to detail and excellent organizational skills.
• Ability to manage a high volume of work with accuracy and a strong sense of urgency.
• Interpersonal skills necessary to communicate in-person, video, e-mail and telephone to provide information with ordinary courtesy and tact while maintaining strict confidentiality.
• Ability to interact with all levels of personnel and project a strong and positive image of the firm.
• Ability to interact and function as part of a team; including cooperation, adaptability, flexibility, courtesy, and acceptance of feedback to foster smooth and efficient processing of workflow

Benefits

Winston offers comprehensive benefits that provide a full spectrum of coverage and support for our full-time employees and their families. Additional information about benefits and rewards can be found here.

Salary

Illinois based applicants only: The target annual salary range for this role is currently $58,000 - $63,000 based on a regular, full-time schedule. The amount of compensation offered will be determined by several factors, including but not limited to experience, qualifications, market data and internal equity. Total compensation includes a comprehensive healthcare benefits package, yearly retirement contribution, and may include an annual discretionary merit bonus.

We are an equal opportunity employer and welcome applicants from all backgrounds and experiences.