Legal Recruiting & Summer Program Coordinator (Hybrid)

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

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,