Legal Recruiting Specialist

Jenner & Block; Washington (District of Columbia); On-site; USD 80,000 - 115,000; Full time

Benefits offered by this job

Health & wellness benefits

401k profit sharing

Job summary

Jenner & Block is seeking a highly organized and collaborative Legal Recruiting Specialist to lead key legal recruiting initiatives in our Washington, DC office. This is a unique role focused on attracting, hiring, and retaining top legal talent while partnering with practice groups and management.

This exempt position covers the full recruiting lifecycle for lawyers, including summer associates, post-clerks, and lateral associates, with opportunities to influence firmwide initiatives and

Qualifications

• Four-year bachelor’s degree or equivalent experience.
• Minimum of 4 years in recruitment or related roles, ideally in law or professional services.
• Strong organizational, interpersonal, and communication skills with discretion.

Responsibilities

• Drive recruiting excellence for the Washington, DC office, including sourcing, on-campus recruiting, interviews, communications, and onboarding.
• Build partnerships with partners, committees, and practice group leaders to implement hiring strategies.
• Shape the DC summer program with training, assignments, evaluations, and events.
• Collaborate with the Talent Team and senior leaders to deliver a seamless candidate experience.
• Oversee onboarding for new associates and support firmwide initiatives.

Skills

Organizational skills

Interpersonal skills

Communication skills

Discretion

Attention to detail

Scheduling flexibility

ATS experience

MS Office

Education

Bachelor's degree or equivalent

Tools

ViDesktop

Microsoft Office

Job description

Jenner & Block LLP is a law firm with a fearless reputation and global reach, high-level problem solvers in litigation, government controversies, investigations, regulatory challenges, and complex corporate transactions. With offices in Century City, Chicago, London, Los Angeles, New York, San Francisco, and Washington, DC, the firm represents a wide range of clients, counseling Fortune 100 companies, large privately held corporations, major nonprofits, top universities, private equity investors, and Native American tribes. Consistently recognized as a firm that stands up for its values with its commitment to justice and community service, Jenner has been named the No. 1 pro bono firm 13 times in the United States by The American Lawyer and was named in the top five of the AmLaw A-List in 2025.

ROLE SUMMARY

Jenner & Block is seeking a highly organized and collaborative Legal Recruiting Specialist to lead key legal recruiting initiatives in our Washington, DC office. This is a unique opportunity to join a dynamic Talent Team dedicated to attracting, hiring, and retaining top-tier legal talent while contributing to firmwide initiatives that shape the future of our workforce.

While a background in legal recruiting is highly valued and preferred, we also welcome applicants with expertise in recruitment, talent acquisition, or related fields within professional services. If you’ve successfully navigated complex recruiting environments, and built strong relationships with stakeholders, we encourage you to apply.

This position is an exempt position based in Washington, DC and is responsible for the full recruiting lifecycle for lawyers, including summer associates, post-clerks, and lateral associates, while fostering strong partnerships with practice group leaders, senior management and our Professional Teams. This individual will also support some firmwide initiatives. The Legal Recruiting Specialist will report to the DC Manager of Legal Recruiting.

This role offers the chance to make a meaningful impact on the firm’s success while working in a supportive and collegial environment. If you’re excited to bring your skills and experience to a top-tier legal organization, we want to hear from you!

PRIMARY RESPONSIBILITIES

• Drive Recruiting Excellence: Lead and manage key components of attorney recruiting for our Washington, DC office, including candidate sourcing, on-campus recruiting, interviews, communications, and onboarding.
• Build Partnerships: With DC Legal Recruiting Manager and Talent Team leadership, collaborate with hiring partners, recruiting committees, and practice group leaders to develop and execute firmwide hiring strategies.
• Shape the Summer Program: Oversee the Washington DC summer associate program, including training, assignments, evaluations, and events in alignment with firmwide program.
• Collaborate Firmwide: Partner with Talent Team and senior leaders, share best practices, and deliver a seamless candidate experience.
• Enhance Integration: In coordination with Talent Team and firmwide Professional Teams, ensure a smooth onboarding experience for new associates, setting them up for success within the firm.
• Lead and Inspire: Oversee and mentor team members,, fostering their growth and development.
• Budget and Metrics Tracking: Manage DC recruiting budget and maintain ATS, analyze recruiting data to support firm reporting and benchmarking initiatives

QUALIFICATIONS

• A four-year bachelor’s degree or equivalent experience and a minimum of 4 years in recruitment or related roles, preferably within a law firm or professional services environment.
• Exceptional organizational, interpersonal, and communication skills, with the ability to build strong relationships across all levels.
• Demonstrated attention to detail and the ability to manage confidential information with discretion and impeccable judgement.
• A creative, detail-oriented, and proactive mindset to solve challenges in a fast-paced environment.
• Ability to adjust schedule and work additional hours as required during summer program and recruiting season.
• Proficiency with applicant tracking systems (ViDesktop preferred), Microsoft Office, and a willingness to master new tools.
• The role may include additional duties, specialized projects, and other tasks as required. The firm reserves the right to modify or adjust the responsibilities to meet business needs.

Disclaimer

Additional Duties

This job description is intended to provide a general overview of the primary duties and responsibilities for the position. It is not an exhaustive list of all tasks or responsibilities that may be assigned. The role may include additional duties, specialized projects, and other tasks as required. The firm reserves the right to modify or adjust the responsibilities to meet business needs.

Physical Requirements

Candidates must be able to meet the physical demands of the position, including the ability to commute to the office as required on designated in-office days based on the position. The firm is committed to providing reasonable accommodations in accordance with the Americans with Disabilities Act (ADA) for qualified individuals with disabilities.

Eligibility Requirement

In compliance with federal law, all persons hired will be required to verify identity and eligibility to work in the United States and to complete the required employment eligibility verification form upon hire. Jenner will not sponsor applicants for work visas for this position.

Jenner & Block LLP is an equal opportunity employer. Recruitment and employment decisions are not made on the basis of an individual’s race, color, creed, religion, national origin, ancestry, citizenship status, age, non-disqualifying physical or mental disability or medical condition, genetic information, sexual orientation, sex, gender identity and/or expression, pregnancy, childbirth, breastfeeding or related medical conditions, arrest record, matriculation, personal appearance, political affiliation, marital, parental, veteran, military, or order of protection status, or any other protected status or that of their relatives, friends, or associates.

Jenner & Block is proud to offer a competitive total rewards package, including comprehensive health & well-being benefits and 401k profit sharing. The anticipated pay range for this role is $80,000 - $115,000 in Washington DC. The actual offered rate for this position will be determined based on several factors, including qualifications and experience, geographic location, education, external market data, and consideration of internal equity.