Legal Recruiting Associate Administrator

Sidley Austin (NY) LLP; New York (NY); Hybrid; USD 70,000 - 90,000; Full time

Job summary

Sidley Austin LLP in New York is seeking a Legal Recruiting Associate Administrator to support the Senior Legal Recruiting Manager with planning and executing the summer associate program and firm’s 1L/2L/3L recruiting strategies. You will coordinate events, onboarding, and materials, and manage records in LawCruit.

You will work across the team, support law student callbacks, and help ensure confidential, efficient recruiting operations. The role is hybrid with overtime during peak season.

Qualifications

• Bachelor’s degree required.
• Two years of legal recruiting experience.
• Strong organizational and time-management skills; excellent written and oral communication; proactive work style.
• Proficiency with Microsoft Word, Excel and PowerPoint.

Responsibilities

• Provide general support to the Senior Legal Recruiting Manager.
• Assist in coordinating and planning all aspects of the summer associate program.
• Maintain accurate records for the summer program.
• Assist with summer associate onboarding and orientation.
• Attend summer associate program events as required.
• Coordinate summer associate mid- and end-of-summer reviews.
• Coordinate 1L events and sponsorship opportunities as needed.
• Coordinate 1L and 2L recruiting materials and processing of applications and callback decisions.
• Schedule a portion of law student callback interviews.

Skills

Legal recruiting experience

Organizational skills

Time management

Written communication

Oral communication

Proactive

Attention to detail

Education

Bachelor’s degree from an accredited college or university

Tools

Microsoft Word

Microsoft Excel

PowerPoint

Job description

The Legal Recruiting Associate Administrator (formerly Legal Recruiting Coordinator) will join a supportive and collaborative Legal Recruiting team in Sidley’s New York office. This position will be responsible for supporting the Senior Legal Recruiting Manager with the planning and execution of the summer associate program and executing the firm’s 1L, 2L and 3L recruiting strategies, including law school engagement initiatives for the New York office.

Duties and Responsibilities

• Provide general support to the Senior Legal Recruiting Manager
• Assist in coordinating and planning all aspects of the summer associate program (events, trainings, work assignments, reviews etc.)
• Help maintain accurate records for the summer program
• Assist with summer associate onboarding and orientation as necessary
• Attend summer associate program events as required
• Coordinate summer associate mid- and end-of-summer reviews
• Coordinate 1L events and sponsorship opportunities as needed
• Serve as a firm ambassador
• Coordinate 1L and 2L recruiting materials and processing of applications and callback decisions
• Schedule a portion of law student callback interviews as needed
• Coordinate hiring meeting materials and assists with follow up efforts
• Maintain LawCruit database with accurate and complete records
• Assist with Fall Associate onboarding and orientation as necessary
• Conduct office tours for candidates, summer associates and fall associates
• Must be willing to work overtime as requested, especially during the busy recruiting season and summer program
• Work collaboratively and across the team and other departments of the firm
• Perform other duties as assigned or as judgment or necessity dictates

Education and/or Experience Required

• Bachelor’s degree from an accredited college or university
• Two years of legal recruiting experience
• Possesses superior organizational and time-management skills, including the ability to prioritize projects and meet deadlines; excellent written and oral communication skills, ability to work independently and be proactive
• Strong computer skills including knowledge of Microsoft Word, Excel and PowerPoint

Preferred

• Law firm or professional services experience

Other Skills and Abilities

• Strong organizational skills
• Strong attention to detail
• Good judgment
• Strong interpersonal communication skills
• Strong analytical and problem-solving skills
• Able to work harmoniously and effectively with others
• Able to preserve confidentiality and exercise discretion
• Able to work under pressure
• Able to manage multiple projects with competing deadlines and priorities

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The target salary range for this role is: $70,000 - $90,000 if located in New York. Salaries vary by location and are based on numerous factors, including, but not limited to, the relevant market, skills, experience, and education of the selected candidate.

Our compensation package also includes bonus eligibility and a comprehensive benefits program.

Benefits information can be found at Sidley.com/Benefits.

To perform this job successfully, an individual must be able to perform the Duties and Responsibilities above satisfactorily and meet the requirements. The requirements listed above are representative of the minimum knowledge, skill, and/or ability required.

Reasonable accommodations will be made to enable individuals with disabilities to perform the essential functions of the job. If you need such an accommodation, please email [e-mail] (current employees should contact Human Resources).

Sidley Austin LLP is an Equal Opportunity Employer.

Sidley is an elite global law firm with a known reputation of deploying innovative strategies to achieve powerful results. Business professionals are essential to the firm’s ability to deliver the highest quality legal services to our clients. We are always looking for talented, motivated individuals who thrive in a performance-driven culture to join our team.

We encourage you to explore current openings and check back for future opportunities that align with your skills, experience, and career goals.

Sidley employs approximately 2,300 lawyers working with our clients in complex transactional, restructuring, crisis management, investigation, regulatory, and litigation matters. Our 160 years of perspective and reach are truly global, supported by 21 offices strategically situated in key commercial, regulatory, and financial centers across the world. Our lawyers and business professionals, fluent in more than 75 languages, possess the cultural awareness and cross-border legal acumen needed to bring clarity to a dynamic business landscape.