Legal Recruiting Lead - Summer & Law Student Programs

UNKNOWN; Chicago (IL); Hybrid; USD 80,000 - 94,000; Full time

Job summary

Sidley Austin LLP in Illinois seeks an experienced attorney recruiting professional to support the Summer Associate Program and law student recruiting initiatives. You will collaborate with the Legal Recruiting Manager, Summer Committee Chairs, and Hiring Partners to manage all program aspects and ensure a high-quality candidate experience.

The role requires at least three years of attorney recruiting experience, a Bachelor’s degree, and proficiency in MS Office.

Qualifications

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

Responsibilities

• Manage all aspects of the Summer Associate Program in partnership with the Legal Recruiting Manager, Summer Committee Chairs, and Summer Committee.
• Oversee 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.
• 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

Organizational skills

Attention to detail

Judgment

Interpersonal communication

Analytical thinking

Teamwork

Confidentiality

Attention under pressure

Project management

Education

Bachelor’s degree

Tools

MS Office

Job description

Sidley Austin LLP in Illinois seeks an experienced attorney recruiting professional to support the Summer Associate Program and law student recruiting initiatives. You will collaborate with the Legal Recruiting Manager, Summer Committee Chairs, and Hiring Partners to manage all program aspects and ensure a high-quality candidate experience.

The role requires at least three years of attorney recruiting experience, a Bachelor’s degree, and proficiency in MS Office.