Law Recruiting & Summer Program Coordinator

Sidley Austin LLP (IL LLP); Chicago (IL); Hybrid; USD 80,000 - 94,000; Full time

Job summary

Sidley Austin LLP in Chicago is seeking an attorney recruiting professional to assist the Legal Recruiting Manager in developing and implementing the Chicago office’s recruiting strategy, with a strong focus on law student recruiting and managing all aspects of the Summer Associate Program.

You will oversee onboarding, mentor and office assignments, work allocations, the offer process, and professional development programming.

Qualifications

• Required: Bachelor’s degree (B.A. or B.S.) from accredited college or university.
• A minimum of three years of attorney recruiting experience.
• Proficiency in MS Office Suites.

Responsibilities

• SUMMER ASSOCIATE PROGRAM: Manage all aspects of the Summer Associate Program in partnership with the Legal Recruiting Manager, Summer Committee Chairs, and Summer Committee.
• Oversee all elements of the Summer Associate Program, including onboarding and orientation, mentor and office assignments, work allocations, the offer process, and training and professional development programming.
• Plan and execute program events, including social functions, training sessions, and evening events, ensuring a cohesive and engaging experience for summer associates.
• Maintain comprehensive tracking of summer associate work assignments and performance evaluations throughout the program.
• Availability to work extended hours during peak periods and attend summer and fall events, as needed.
• LAW STUDENT RECRUITING: Prepare interview schedules for summer associate candidates.
• Coordinate and monitor candidate follow-up throughout the recruiting process.
• Partner with the Legal Recruiting Manager to track interview evaluations, hiring targets, and other recruiting data for the Hiring Committee.
• Provide candidate information, feedback and recruiting reports to the Legal Recruiting Manager and Hiring Partners.
• Assist with coordinating on-campus and virtual recruiting events at various law schools.

Skills

Strong organizational skills

Attention to detail

Good judgment

Interpersonal communication

Analytical and problem-solving

Discretion/confidentiality

Pressure management

Project management

Education

Bachelor’s degree (B.A. or B.S.) from accredited college or university

Tools

MS Office Suites

Job description

Sidley Austin LLP in Chicago is seeking an attorney recruiting professional to assist the Legal Recruiting Manager in developing and implementing the Chicago office’s recruiting strategy, with a strong focus on law student recruiting and managing all aspects of the Summer Associate Program.

You will oversee onboarding, mentor and office assignments, work allocations, the offer process, and professional development programming.