Coordinator, Legal Recruiting

Jenner & Block; Chicago (IL); On-site; USD 64,000 - 88,000; Full time

Job summary

A leading law firm in Chicago is seeking a dedicated Recruiting Coordinator to manage summer associate programs and lateral hiring processes. The role requires strong communication and organizational skills, along with the ability to work collaboratively across departments. The firm offers a competitive salary range and comprehensive benefits, emphasizing a supportive work environment.

Benefits

Medical insurance

Child care support

Vision insurance

401(k)

Disability insurance

Paid paternity leave

Paid maternity leave

Qualifications

• 2+ years of recruiting experience in a law firm environment.
• Flexibility to work overtime as needed.

Responsibilities

• Coordinate candidate interviews for post-clerk and lateral associate hiring.
• Maintain the firm’s recruiting database and assist with data compilation.
• Oversee logistics for on-site and off-site events.

Skills

Communication

Organizational Skills

Interpersonal Skills

Analytical Skills

Problem Solving

Education

Bachelor's degree

Job description

This range is provided by Jenner & Block. Your actual pay will be based on your skills and experience — talk with your recruiter to learn more.

Base pay range

$64,000.00/yr - $88,000.00/yr

COMPANY OVERVIEW

Jenner & Block LLP is a law firm with global reach, with offices in Century City, Chicago, London, Los Angeles, New York, San Francisco, and Washington, DC. The firm is known for its prominent and successful litigation practice, global investigations practice, regulatory and government controversies work, and experience handling sophisticated and high-profile corporate transactions. Its clients include Fortune 100 companies, technology companies, large privately held corporations, emerging companies, Native American tribes, and venture capital and private equity investors. The American Lawyer has recognized Jenner & Block as the No. 1 pro bono firm in the United States 10 times.

POSTION SUMMARY

ESSENTIAL JOB FUNCTIONS

Summer Program:

• Maintain summer associate files and paperwork
• Coordinate with internal firm departments on the arrival of summer associates including office assignments, arrival and departure processes
• Coordinate with internal firm departments, including marketing, HR and facilities, on summer associate program documents and invitations
• Work with Legal Recruiting Manager to plan and coordinate orientation, training and social events
• Oversee logistics for on-site and off-site events and training sessions
• Design and update content for the weekly Summer Program Newsletter
• Prepare materials for summer associate evaluations
• Register the firm for OCI
• Prepare binders, etc., for on-campus interviews
• Schedule callback interviews
• Manage callback interview calendar including updates and changes
• Process recruiting expenses
• Coordinate with career services offices regarding relevant law school information
• Maintain firm intranet with information on offer statuses
• Maintain all on-campus recruiting related ViDesktop profiles
• Coordinate school receptions and dinners

Lateral Associate and Post-Clerk Recruiting:

• Coordinate candidate interviews for post-clerk and lateral associate hiring in Chicago
• Maintain the firm’s recruiting database, including creation of new candidate profiles, input of interview schedules, updates to correspondence and daily check-in of Self-Apply candidates
• Assist in collecting candidate feedback
• Prepare offer materials for candidates
• Coordinate with internal firm departments to onboard all lateral associate hires

Other:

• Assist with data compilation and preparation of drafts of various surveys, including NALP and NALP Foundation surveys
• Assist in preparing for events and receptions for attorneys and law students throughout the year
• Order and send gifts/cards and track inventory
• Maintain ViDesktop database and create candidate tracking reports
• Coordinate review of ViDesktop updates
• Assist with website enhancement for recruiting purposes (extranet), including collaboration with web editors to update internal and external recruiting websites

QUALIFICATIONS AND REQUIREMENTS

• Bachelor's degree or equivalent work experience
• 2+ years of recruiting experience in a law firm environment
• Flexibility to work overtime as needed
• Excellent communication skills, both verbal and written
• Excellent organizational skill and attention to detail
• Exercise of confidentiality, discretion and good judgment
• Strong interpersonal and communication skills; solid analytical and problem-solving skills
• Dedication to collaboration and teamwork

Disclaimer

Additional Duties

This job description is intended to provide a general overview of the primary duties and responsibilities for the position. It is not an exhaustive list of all tasks or responsibilities that may be assigned. The role may include additional duties, specialized projects, and other tasks as required. The firm reserves the right to modify or adjust the responsibilities to meet business needs.

Physical Requirements

Candidates must be able to meet the physical demands of the position, including the ability to commute to the office as required on designated in-office days based on the position. The firm is committed to providing reasonable accommodations in accordance with the Americans with Disabilities Act (ADA) for qualified individuals with disabilities.

EEO Statement

Jenner & Block LLP is an equal opportunity employer. Recruitment and employment decisions are not made on the basis of an individual’s race, color, creed, religion, national origin, ancestry, citizenship status, age, non-disqualifying physical or mental disability or medical condition, genetic information, sexual orientation, sex, gender identity and/or expression, pregnancy, childbirth, breastfeeding or related medical conditions, arrest record, matriculation, personal appearance, political affiliation, marital, parental, veteran, military, or order of protection status, or any other protected status or that of their relatives, friends, or associates.

Jenner & Block is proud to offer a competitive total rewards package, including comprehensive health & well-being benefits and 401k profit sharing. The anticipated pay range for this role is $64,000-$88,000. The actual offered rate for this position will be determined based on several factors, including qualifications and experience, geographic location, education, external market data, and consideration of internal equity.

Seniority level

• Seniority level

  Mid-Senior level

Employment type

• Employment type

  Full-time

Job function

• Job function

  Legal and Strategy/Planning

• Industries

  Law Practice

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