Legal Recruiting Associate Administrator

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

Benefits offered by this job

Bonus eligibility

Comprehensive benefits program

Job summary

Sidley Austin LLP in New York seeks a Legal Recruiting Associate Administrator to support the Senior Legal Recruiting Manager in planning and executing the summer associate program and the firm’s 1L, 2L and 3L recruiting strategies. You will engage law schools, coordinate onboarding, and manage interviews and materials.

The role requires a bachelor’s degree and two years of legal recruiting experience, with strong organization, communication, and problem-solving skills.

Qualifications

• Bachelor’s degree required from an accredited college or university.
• Two years of legal recruiting experience.
• Superior organizational and time-management skills with ability to prioritize and meet deadlines.
• Excellent written and oral communication; ability to work independently and proactively.

Responsibilities

• Provide general support to the Senior Legal Recruiting Manager.
• Coordinate and plan all aspects of the summer associate program (events, trainings, work assignments, reviews).
• Help maintain accurate records for the summer program.
• Assist with summer onboarding and orientation.
• Attend summer program events as required; coordinate mid- and end-of-summer reviews.
• Coordinate 1L events and sponsorship opportunities; serve as firm ambassador.
• Coordinate 1L and 2L recruiting materials and processing of applications and callback decisions.
• Schedule callback interviews; assist with hiring meeting materials and follow-up efforts.
• Maintain LawCruit database with accurate records; assist with Fall onboarding.

Skills

Legal recruiting

Organizational skills

Time management

Communication

Proactive

Independent work

Team collaboration

Education

Bachelor’s degree from an accredited college or university

Tools

Microsoft Word

Excel

PowerPoint

LawCruit database

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 ManagerAssist in coordinating and planning all aspects of the summer associate program (events, trainings, work assignments, reviews etc.)Help maintain accurate records for the summer programAssist with summer associate onboarding and orientation as necessaryAttend summer associate program events as requiredCoordinate summer associate mid- and end-of-summer reviewsCoordinate 1L events and sponsorship opportunities as neededServe as a firm ambassadorCoordinate 1L and 2L recruiting materials and processing of applications and callback decisionsSchedule a portion of law student callback interviews as neededCoordinate hiring meeting materials and assists with follow up effortsMaintain LawCruit database with accurate and complete recordsAssist with Fall Associate onboarding and orientation as necessaryConduct office tours for candidates, summer associates and fall associatesMust be willing to work overtime as requested, especially during the busy recruiting season and summer programWork collaboratively and across the team and other departments of the firmPerform other duties as assigned or as judgment or necessity dictatesEducation and/or ExperienceRequired:Bachelor’s degree from an accredited college or universityTwo years of legal recruiting experiencePossesses 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 proactiveStrong computer skills including knowledge of Microsoft Word, Excel and PowerPointPreferred:Law firm or professional services experienceOther Skills and Abilities:The following will also be required of the successful candidate:Strong organizational skillsStrong attention to detailGood judgmentStrong interpersonal communication skillsStrong analytical and problem-solving skillsAble to work harmoniously and effectively with othersAble to preserve confidentiality and exercise discretionAble to work under pressureAble to manage multiple projects with competing deadlines and priorities#LI-KG2#LI - HybridThe 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.