Legal Recruiting & Summer Programs Lead

Esquire Recruiting, LLC; Chicago (IL); Hybrid; USD 80,000 - 94,000; Full time

Job summary

Global Law Firm in Chicago, IL is seeking a Legal Recruiting Administrator to lead the Chicago Summer Associate Program and support winter recruiting. The role offers exposure to recruiting strategy, candidate management, and attorney engagement within a prestigious AM LAW 50 firm.

Responsibilities include managing onboarding, mentor assignments, and events; coordinating interview schedules and on-campus/virtual recruiting; and producing recruiting reports for the Hiring Partners.

Qualifications

• Bachelor’s degree (BA/BS) from accredited college or university.
• 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, 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.

Skills

Organizational skills

Attention to detail

Judgment

Interpersonal skills

Analytical thinking

Problem-solving

Confidentiality

Multi-project management

Fast-paced environment

Education

Bachelor’s degree (BA/BS) from accredited college or university

Tools

MS Office Suites

Job description

Global Law Firm in Chicago, IL is seeking a Legal Recruiting Administrator to lead the Chicago Summer Associate Program and support winter recruiting. The role offers exposure to recruiting strategy, candidate management, and attorney engagement within a prestigious AM LAW 50 firm.

Responsibilities include managing onboarding, mentor assignments, and events; coordinating interview schedules and on-campus/virtual recruiting; and producing recruiting reports for the Hiring Partners.