Legal Recruiting & Summer Programs Coordinator

Sidley Austin LLP; Chicago (IL); On-site; USD 80,000 - 94,000; Full time

Job summary

Sidley Austin LLP seeks a senior coordinator to partner with Hiring Partners and the Summer Committee to drive the Chicago office’s recruiting strategy. You will manage the Summer Associate Program end-to-end, from onboarding to offer, while coordinating law student recruiting activities and events.

The role requires at least three years of attorney recruiting experience, strong MS Office skills, and exceptional organizational and analytical abilities.

Qualifications

• Strong organizational and project management skills required across multiple programs.
• Experience coordinating law student recruiting and summer associate programs is essential.
• Proven ability to analyze candidate data and provide recruiting reports.

Responsibilities

• Manage all aspects of the Summer Associate Program in partnership with the Legal Recruiting Manager, Summer Committee Chairs, and Summer Committee.
• Oversee onboarding/orientation, mentor and office assignments, work allocations, offer process, and training programs.
• Plan and execute program events, including social functions and training sessions, for a cohesive summer experience.
• Maintain tracking of 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 and coordinate follow-up.
• 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 law schools.

Skills

Organizational skills

Attention to detail

Judgment

Interpersonal communication

Analytical problem-solving

Teamwork

Discretion & confidentiality

Multi-project management

Ability to work under pressure

Education

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

Tools

MS Office Suite

Job description

Sidley Austin LLP seeks a senior coordinator to partner with Hiring Partners and the Summer Committee to drive the Chicago office’s recruiting strategy. You will manage the Summer Associate Program end-to-end, from onboarding to offer, while coordinating law student recruiting activities and events.

The role requires at least three years of attorney recruiting experience, strong MS Office skills, and exceptional organizational and analytical abilities.