Legal Recruiting Associate Coordinator

Sidley Austin LLP; Chicago (IL); Hybrid; USD 65,000 - 80,000; Full time

Benefits offered by this job

Bonus eligibility

Job summary

Sidley Austin LLP is seeking a Legal Recruiting Associate Coordinator in Chicago to support attorney and law student recruiting, with emphasis on interview scheduling, event planning, and administrative tasks. The role requires strong organization, detail orientation, and the ability to manage multiple projects in a fast-paced environment.

The position covers both the Summer Associate program and ongoing recruiting activities, with responsibilities spanning candidate communications, data entry,

Qualifications

• Bachelor’s degree from an accredited college or university.
• Law firm experience preferred.

Responsibilities

• Schedule screening, callback, and other candidate interviews; greet candidates and oversee in-office interviews.
• Assist with candidate follow-up and draft offer letters.
• Assist with data entry for all candidates and maintain recruiting databases with candidate updates.
• Attend recruiting events, law school presentations, and in-office programs, coordinating invitations, attendance tracking, nametags, and vendor communications.
• Schedule and help prepare for Hiring Committee and other recruiting-related meetings.
• Maintain Summer Associate files and paperwork; assist with arrival coordination and orientation materials.
• Serve as liaison between conference center and Legal Recruiting to book rooms and coordinate logistics.
• Assist with planning and executing summer programming, including training sessions.
• Availability to work extended hours during peak periods and events.
• Track swag/marketing materials and order supplies; create surveys and process recruiting expenses.

Skills

Strong organizational skills

Attention to detail

Interpersonal communication

Analytical skills

Discretion/confidentiality

Fast-paced environment

Multi-project management

Education

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

Job description

The Legal Recruiting Associate Coordinator serves as a key point of contact for attorneys and law students. This role involves coordinating various aspects of the recruiting process and Summer Associate program, including scheduling interviews, organizing events, and managing administrative tasks. The ideal candidate will possess strong organizational skills, attention to detail, and the ability to work effectively in a fast-paced environment.

Duties And Responsibilities

Student Recruiting

• Schedule screening, callback, and other candidate interviews; communicate schedule changes, greet candidates, and oversee in-office interviews.
• Assist with candidate follow-up and draft offer letters.
• Assist with data entry for all candidates and maintain recruiting databases with candidate updates.
• Assist with and attend recruiting events, law school presentations, and in-office programs, coordinating invitations, attendance tracking, nametags, vendor communications, and other event logistics.
• Schedule and help prepare for Hiring Committee and other recruiting-related meetings.

Summer Program

• Maintain Summer Associate files and paperwork.
• Assist in coordinating the arrival of Summer Associates, including pre-summer communications and orientation materials.
• Serve as the primary liaison between the conference center and Legal Recruiting team to book conference rooms and coordinate related logistics.
• Assist with and attend summer associate events and programs, coordinating event logistics such as invitations, attendance tracking, nametags, and vendor communications.
• Assist with planning and executing summer associate programming, including training sessions, to provide a cohesive and engaging summer associate experience.
• Availability to work extended hours during peak periods and attend summer and fall events, as needed.

Other

• Track inventory of swag/marketing materials and order additional supplies from the warehouse, as needed, for recruiting purposes.
• Create, distribute, and collect results from internal surveys.
• Process recruiting expenses, as needed.
• Perform clerical functions such as preparing reports and other administrative duties.

Education and/or Experience

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

Preferred

• Law firm experience

The following will also be required of the successful candidate:

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
• Ability to work in a fast-paced and high-pressure environment.
• Able to manage multiple projects with competing deadlines and priorities

Hybrid

The Target Salary Range For This Role Is

$65,000 - $80,000 if located in Illinois.

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.